Kaunas District Municipality: population and statistics
Kaunas District Municipality has a population of 109,621 (2025) across 1,496.0 km², or 73.3 people per km². It ranks 5 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +26.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 109,621 residents
- 1,496.0 km²
- 73 people/km²
- 59 m
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Kaunas County, Kaunas District Municipality ranks No. 2 by population.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.3 no. in Kaunas District Municipality, compared with an average of 0.6 no. in Kaunas County and 1.1 no. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,008 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Kaunas County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Kaunas County for “Share of population under 15”.
- “Median age of the population”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 209,524 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kaunas City Municipality (303,978 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,032 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Kaunas District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Kaunas District Municipality
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Kaunas District Municipality | Kaunas County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 17.0% | 14.4% | 12.4% | ranked 2 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.4% | 21.1% | 23.3% | ranked 59 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 50.2% | 52.9% | 52.6% | ranked 52 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 39.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 59 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 9.5 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 1 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kaunas District Municipality | Kaunas County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 27k€ | 27k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Kaunas District Municipality | Kaunas County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate in the county (aged 15 and over) (county) (2025) | 6.2% | 6.2% | 6.8% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kaunas District Municipality | Kaunas County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 34 no. | 379 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 17 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.3 no. | 0.6 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 55 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 464 no. | 5,045 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 12 of 60 |
Population of Kaunas District Municipality over time
Kaunas District Municipality had 86,593 residents in 2015 and 109,621 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 91,688 |
| 2021 | 92,400 |
| 2022 | 95,491 |
| 2023 | 100,500 |
| 2024 | 106,261 |
| 2025 | 109,621 |
Where is Kaunas District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Kaunas City Municipality13 km · 303,978
- Jonava District Municipality30 km · 41,581
- Kazlų Rūda Municipality35 km · 10,830
- Kėdainiai District Municipality36 km · 45,573
- Prienai District Municipality38 km · 24,506
- Kaišiadorys District Municipality42 km · 28,554
- Šakiai District Municipality47 km · 25,215
- Birštonas Municipality48 km · 4,101
Sunshine and temperatures: Kaunas District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kaunas District Municipality?
Kaunas District Municipality has 109,621 residents (2025), ranking 5 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Kaunas District Municipality?
Kaunas District Municipality covers 1,496.0 km², with a density of 73 people per km².
Is the population of Kaunas District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kaunas District Municipality went from 86,593 to 109,621, a change of +26.6%.
Where is Kaunas District Municipality?
Kaunas District Municipality is in Kaunas County. Latitude 55.000, longitude 23.833.
Median age of the population: what is the figure for Kaunas District Municipality?
In Kaunas District Municipality, “Median age of the population” stands at 39.0 years (2025), ranking 59 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 47.5 years.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kaunas District Municipality?
In Kaunas District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.3 no. (2024), ranking 55 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 0.7 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kaunas District Municipality?
In Kaunas District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,008 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kaunas District Municipality?
The nearest to Kaunas District Municipality are Kaunas City Municipality (13 km), Jonava District Municipality (30 km), Kazlų Rūda Municipality (35 km), Kėdainiai District Municipality (36 km), Prienai District Municipality (38 km).
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