Klaipėda District Municipality: population and statistics
Klaipėda District Municipality has a population of 69,256 (2025) across 1,336.0 km², or 51.8 people per km². It ranks 8 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +36.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 69,256 residents
- 1,336.0 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 7 m
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Klaipėda County, Klaipėda District Municipality ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of population under 15: 17.5% in Klaipėda District 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 1,025 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Klaipėda County for “Share of population under 15”.
- Number 1 in Klaipėda County for “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)”.
- “Share of population under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Number of accommodation establishments”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 187,115 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Klaipeda City Municipality (160,885 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,100 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Klaipėda District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Klaipėda 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 | Klaipėda District Municipality | Klaipėda County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 17.5% | 15.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.4% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 60 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 48.9% | 52.0% | 52.6% | ranked 59 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) | 9.0 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 3 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Klaipėda District Municipality | Klaipėda County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 23.7k€ | 23.7k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Klaipėda District 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 | Klaipėda District Municipality | Klaipėda County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 90 no. | 1,087 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 7 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.3 no. | 3.3 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 10 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 1,042 no. | 10,709 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 8 of 60 |
Population of Klaipėda District Municipality over time
Klaipėda District Municipality had 50,678 residents in 2015 and 69,256 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 54,986 |
| 2021 | 56,964 |
| 2022 | 59,419 |
| 2023 | 63,990 |
| 2024 | 67,259 |
| 2025 | 69,256 |
Where is Klaipėda District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Klaipeda City Municipality18 km · 160,885
- Kretinga Municipality20 km · 37,425
- Neringa Municipality24 km · 4,451
- Palanga City Municipality32 km · 18,551
- Rietavas Municipality35 km · 7,048
- Plungė District Municipality37 km · 32,764
- Šilutė District Municipality39 km · 38,181
- Šilalė District Municipality54 km · 20,530
Sunshine and temperatures: Klaipėda District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Klaipėda District Municipality?
Klaipėda District Municipality has 69,256 residents (2025), ranking 8 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Klaipėda District Municipality?
Klaipėda District Municipality covers 1,336.0 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Klaipėda District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Klaipėda District Municipality went from 50,678 to 69,256, a change of +36.7%.
Where is Klaipėda District Municipality?
Klaipėda District Municipality is in Klaipėda County. Latitude 55.700, longitude 21.400.
Share of population under 15: what is the figure for Klaipėda District Municipality?
In Klaipėda District Municipality, “Share of population under 15” stands at 17.5% (2025), ranking 1 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Number of accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Klaipėda District Municipality?
In Klaipėda District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments” stands at 90 no. (2024), ranking 7 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 22 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Klaipėda District Municipality?
In Klaipėda District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,025 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Klaipėda District Municipality?
The nearest to Klaipėda District Municipality are Klaipeda City Municipality (18 km), Kretinga Municipality (20 km), Neringa Municipality (24 km), Palanga City Municipality (32 km), Rietavas Municipality (35 km).
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