Kretinga Municipality: population and statistics
Kretinga Municipality has a population of 37,425 (2025) across 989.0 km², or 37.8 people per km². It ranks 17 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 37,425 residents
- 989.0 km²
- 38 people/km²
- 50 m
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Klaipėda County, Kretinga Municipality ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of population under 15: 14.8% in Kretinga 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 1,019 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Klaipėda County for “Elevation”.
- “Share of population under 15”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 138,515 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Palanga City Municipality, 20.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Klaipėda District Municipality (69,256 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,076 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Kretinga Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Kretinga 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 | Kretinga Municipality | Klaipėda County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.4% | ranked 6 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.0% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 48 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 52.8% | 52.0% | 52.6% | ranked 22 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 45.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 47 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 6.4 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 14 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kretinga Municipality | Klaipėda County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 23.7k€ | 23.7k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Kretinga 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 | Kretinga Municipality | Klaipėda County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 29 no. | 1,087 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 21 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.8 no. | 3.3 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 23 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 287 no. | 10,709 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 18 of 60 |
Population of Kretinga Municipality over time
Kretinga Municipality had 39,939 residents in 2015 and 37,425 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 37,672 |
| 2021 | 37,639 |
| 2022 | 37,404 |
| 2023 | 37,554 |
| 2024 | 37,442 |
| 2025 | 37,425 |
Where is Kretinga Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Palanga City Municipality20 km · 18,551
- Klaipėda District Municipality20 km · 69,256
- Klaipeda City Municipality25 km · 160,885
- Plungė District Municipality29 km · 32,764
- Rietavas Municipality40 km · 7,048
- Neringa Municipality40 km · 4,451
- Skuodas District Municipality43 km · 15,005
- Šilutė District Municipality60 km · 38,181
Sunshine and temperatures: Kretinga Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kretinga Municipality?
Kretinga Municipality has 37,425 residents (2025), ranking 17 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Kretinga Municipality?
Kretinga Municipality covers 989.0 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Kretinga Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kretinga Municipality went from 39,939 to 37,425, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Kretinga Municipality?
Kretinga Municipality is in Klaipėda County. Latitude 55.883, longitude 21.383.
Share of population under 15: what is the figure for Kretinga Municipality?
In Kretinga Municipality, “Share of population under 15” stands at 14.8% (2025), ranking 6 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Number of rooms in accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Kretinga Municipality?
In Kretinga Municipality, “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments” stands at 287 no. (2024), ranking 18 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 170 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kretinga Municipality?
In Kretinga Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,019 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kretinga Municipality?
The nearest to Kretinga Municipality are Palanga City Municipality (20 km), Klaipėda District Municipality (20 km), Klaipeda City Municipality (25 km), Plungė District Municipality (29 km), Rietavas Municipality (40 km).
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