Palanga City Municipality: population and statistics
Palanga City Municipality has a population of 18,551 (2025) across 79.0 km², or 235 people per km². It ranks 46 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 18,551 residents
- 79.0 km²
- 235 people/km²
- 4 m
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Klaipėda County, Palanga City Municipality ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of women: 54.7% in Palanga City Municipality, compared with an average of 52.0% in Klaipėda County and 52.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,070 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Klaipėda County for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Klaipėda County for “Share of women”.
- “Number of accommodation establishments”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,064 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kretinga Municipality (37,425 residents), 20 km away.
Palanga City Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Palanga 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 | Palanga City Municipality | Klaipėda County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 12.3% | 15.1% | 12.4% | ranked 32 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.2% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 7 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 54.7% | 52.0% | 52.6% | ranked 4 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 49.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 17 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 5.6 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 29 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Palanga City Municipality | Klaipėda County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 23.7k€ | 23.7k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Palanga 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 | Palanga City Municipality | Klaipėda County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 557 no. | 1,087 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 1 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 30.8 no. | 3.3 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 2 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 5,913 no. | 10,709 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 2 of 60 |
Population of Palanga City Municipality over time
Palanga City Municipality had 15,512 residents in 2015 and 18,551 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,299 |
| 2021 | 16,746 |
| 2022 | 16,976 |
| 2023 | 17,849 |
| 2024 | 18,059 |
| 2025 | 18,551 |
Where is Palanga City Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Kretinga Municipality20 km · 37,425
- Klaipeda City Municipality22 km · 160,885
- Klaipėda District Municipality32 km · 69,256
- Neringa Municipality40 km · 4,451
- Skuodas District Municipality48 km · 15,005
- Plungė District Municipality49 km · 32,764
- Rietavas Municipality59 km · 7,048
- Šilutė District Municipality68 km · 38,181
Sunshine and temperatures: Palanga City Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Palanga City Municipality?
Palanga City Municipality has 18,551 residents (2025), ranking 46 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Palanga City Municipality?
Palanga City Municipality covers 79.0 km², with a density of 235 people per km².
Is the population of Palanga City Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Palanga City Municipality went from 15,512 to 18,551, a change of +19.6%.
Where is Palanga City Municipality?
Palanga City Municipality is in Klaipėda County. Latitude 55.917, longitude 21.067.
Number of accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Palanga City Municipality?
In Palanga City Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments” stands at 557 no. (2024), ranking 1 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 22 no..
Share of women: what is the figure for Palanga City Municipality?
In Palanga City Municipality, “Share of women” stands at 54.7% (2025), ranking 4 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 52.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Palanga City Municipality?
In Palanga City Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,070 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Palanga City Municipality?
The nearest to Palanga City Municipality are Kretinga Municipality (20 km), Klaipeda City Municipality (22 km), Klaipėda District Municipality (32 km), Neringa Municipality (40 km), Skuodas District Municipality (48 km).
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