Klaipeda City Municipality: population and statistics
Klaipeda City Municipality has a population of 160,885 (2025) across – km², or – people per km². It ranks 3 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2015 and 2025.
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Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Klaipėda County, Klaipeda City Municipality ranks No. 1 by population.
Share of population under 15: 15.2% in Klaipeda City Municipality, compared with an average of 15.1% in Klaipėda County and 14.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,074 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Klaipėda County for “Population”.
- “Share of population under 15”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- The nearest municipality is Klaipėda District Municipality, 17.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kaunas City Municipality (303,978 residents), 200 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,296 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Klaipeda City Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Klaipeda City 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 | Klaipeda City Municipality | Klaipėda County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 15.2% | 15.1% | 12.4% | ranked 5 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.1% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 47 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 52.8% | 52.0% | 52.6% | ranked 22 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 43.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 51 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 6.1 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 20 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Klaipeda City Municipality | Klaipėda County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 23.7k€ | 23.7k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Klaipeda City Municipality | Klaipėda County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate in the county (aged 15 and over) (county) (2025) | 4.6% | 4.6% | 6.8% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Klaipeda City Municipality | Klaipėda County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 171 no. | 1,087 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 6 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.1 no. | 3.3 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 13 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 1,979 no. | 10,709 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 5 of 60 |
Population of Klaipeda City Municipality over time
Klaipeda City Municipality had 157,431 residents in 2015 and 160,885 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 152,177 |
| 2021 | 152,008 |
| 2022 | 152,237 |
| 2023 | 156,745 |
| 2024 | 159,279 |
| 2025 | 160,885 |
Where is Klaipeda City Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Klaipėda District Municipality18 km · 69,256
- Neringa Municipality18 km · 4,451
- Palanga City Municipality22 km · 18,551
- Kretinga Municipality25 km · 37,425
- Šilutė District Municipality47 km · 38,181
- Plungė District Municipality51 km · 32,764
- Rietavas Municipality52 km · 7,048
- Skuodas District Municipality66 km · 15,005
Sunshine and temperatures: Klaipeda City Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Klaipeda City Municipality?
Klaipeda City Municipality has 160,885 residents (2025), ranking 3 of 60 municipalities.
Is the population of Klaipeda City Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Klaipeda City Municipality went from 157,431 to 160,885, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Klaipeda City Municipality?
Klaipeda City Municipality is in Klaipėda County. Latitude 55.717, longitude 21.117.
Share of population under 15: what is the figure for Klaipeda City Municipality?
In Klaipeda City Municipality, “Share of population under 15” stands at 15.2% (2025), ranking 5 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Number of rooms in accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Klaipeda City Municipality?
In Klaipeda City Municipality, “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments” stands at 1,979 no. (2024), ranking 5 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 170 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Klaipeda City Municipality?
In Klaipeda City Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,074 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Klaipeda City Municipality?
The nearest to Klaipeda City Municipality are Klaipėda District Municipality (18 km), Neringa Municipality (18 km), Palanga City Municipality (22 km), Kretinga Municipality (25 km), Šilutė District Municipality (47 km).