Skuodas District Municipality: population and statistics
Skuodas District Municipality has a population of 15,005 (2025) across 911.0 km², or 16.5 people per km². It ranks 51 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −19.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 15,005 residents
- 911.0 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 28 m
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Klaipėda County, Skuodas District Municipality ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of population aged 65 and over: 26.9% in Skuodas District Municipality, compared with an average of 20.3% in Klaipėda County and 20.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,009 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Klaipėda County for “Share of population aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Klaipėda County for “Median age of the population”.
- “Number of accommodation establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of population aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 127,591 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kretinga Municipality (37,425 residents), 43 km away.
Skuodas District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Skuodas 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 | Skuodas District Municipality | Klaipėda County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 11.6% | 15.1% | 12.4% | ranked 42 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.9% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 4 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 53.3% | 52.0% | 52.6% | ranked 12 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 51.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 5 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 5.0 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 45 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Skuodas District Municipality | Klaipėda County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 23.7k€ | 23.7k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Skuodas 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 | Skuodas District Municipality | Klaipėda County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 1 no. | 1,087 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 60 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.1 no. | 3.3 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 59 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 8 no. | 10,709 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 60 of 60 |
Population of Skuodas District Municipality over time
Skuodas District Municipality had 18,672 residents in 2015 and 15,005 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,640 |
| 2021 | 16,250 |
| 2022 | 15,831 |
| 2023 | 15,534 |
| 2024 | 15,201 |
| 2025 | 15,005 |
Where is Skuodas District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Kretinga Municipality43 km · 37,425
- Plungė District Municipality44 km · 32,764
- Mažeikiai District Municipality46 km · 51,584
- Palanga City Municipality48 km · 18,551
- Klaipėda District Municipality63 km · 69,256
- Klaipeda City Municipality66 km · 160,885
- Rietavas Municipality66 km · 7,048
- Telšiai District Municipality69 km · 38,467
Sunshine and temperatures: Skuodas District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Skuodas District Municipality?
Skuodas District Municipality has 15,005 residents (2025), ranking 51 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Skuodas District Municipality?
Skuodas District Municipality covers 911.0 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Skuodas District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Skuodas District Municipality went from 18,672 to 15,005, a change of −19.6%.
Where is Skuodas District Municipality?
Skuodas District Municipality is in Klaipėda County. Latitude 56.267, longitude 21.517.
Number of accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Skuodas District Municipality?
In Skuodas District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments” stands at 1 no. (2024), ranking 60 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 22 no..
Share of population aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Skuodas District Municipality?
In Skuodas District Municipality, “Share of population aged 65 and over” stands at 26.9% (2025), ranking 4 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Skuodas District Municipality?
In Skuodas District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,009 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Skuodas District Municipality?
The nearest to Skuodas District Municipality are Kretinga Municipality (43 km), Plungė District Municipality (44 km), Mažeikiai District Municipality (46 km), Palanga City Municipality (48 km), Klaipėda District Municipality (63 km).
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