Prienai District Municipality: population and statistics
Prienai District Municipality has a population of 24,506 (2025) across 1,031.0 km², or 23.8 people per km². It ranks 34 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 24,506 residents
- 1,031.0 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 104 m
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Kaunas County, Prienai District Municipality ranks No. 7 by population.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.7 no. in Prienai District Municipality, compared with an average of 0.6 no. in Kaunas County and 1.1 no. nationally.
Share of population aged 65 and over: 24.0% in Prienai District Municipality, compared with an average of 21.1% in Kaunas County and 20.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,001 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Kaunas County for “Elevation”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 144,398 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Birštonas Municipality, 10.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kaunas City Municipality (303,978 residents), 26 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,004 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Prienai District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Prienai 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 | Prienai District Municipality | Kaunas County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 12.6% | 14.4% | 12.4% | ranked 28 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.0% | 21.1% | 23.3% | ranked 22 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 52.8% | 52.9% | 52.6% | ranked 22 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 48.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 25 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 5.7 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 27 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prienai District Municipality | Kaunas County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 27k€ | 27k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Prienai 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 | Prienai District Municipality | Kaunas County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 43 no. | 379 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 12 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.7 no. | 0.6 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 7 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 319 no. | 5,045 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 15 of 60 |
Population of Prienai District Municipality over time
Prienai District Municipality had 28,150 residents in 2015 and 24,506 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 25,727 |
| 2021 | 25,286 |
| 2022 | 25,010 |
| 2023 | 24,926 |
| 2024 | 24,674 |
| 2025 | 24,506 |
Where is Prienai District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Birštonas Municipality11 km · 4,101
- Kaunas City Municipality26 km · 303,978
- Alytus City Municipality30 km · 50,741
- Alytus District Municipality30 km · 25,369
- Kazlų Rūda Municipality33 km · 10,830
- Kaunas District Municipality38 km · 109,621
- Kaišiadorys District Municipality39 km · 28,554
- Marijampolė Municipality40 km · 54,133
Sunshine and temperatures: Prienai District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prienai District Municipality?
Prienai District Municipality has 24,506 residents (2025), ranking 34 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Prienai District Municipality?
Prienai District Municipality covers 1,031.0 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Prienai District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Prienai District Municipality went from 28,150 to 24,506, a change of −12.9%.
Where is Prienai District Municipality?
Prienai District Municipality is in Kaunas County. Latitude 54.667, longitude 23.950.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Prienai District Municipality?
In Prienai District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.7 no. (2024), ranking 7 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 0.7 no..
Share of population aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Prienai District Municipality?
In Prienai District Municipality, “Share of population aged 65 and over” stands at 24.0% (2025), ranking 22 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Prienai District Municipality?
In Prienai District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,001 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Prienai District Municipality?
The nearest to Prienai District Municipality are Birštonas Municipality (11 km), Kaunas City Municipality (26 km), Alytus City Municipality (30 km), Alytus District Municipality (30 km), Kazlų Rūda Municipality (33 km).
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