Kalvarija Municipality: population and statistics
Kalvarija Municipality has a population of 9,592 (2025) across 441.0 km², or 21.8 people per km². It ranks 56 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,592 residents
- 441.0 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 122 m
Key points
Among the 5 municipalities in Marijampolė County, Kalvarija Municipality ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of population aged 65 and over: 19.7% in Kalvarija Municipality, compared with an average of 22.1% in Marijampolė County and 20.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,030 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Marijampolė County for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Marijampolė County for “Share of population under 15”.
- “Number of accommodation establishments”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 61,765 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Marijampolė Municipality (54,133 residents), 22 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,120 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Kalvarija Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Kalvarija 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 | Kalvarija Municipality | Marijampolė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 13.5% | 12.9% | 12.4% | ranked 17 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.7% | 22.1% | 23.3% | ranked 52 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 51.3% | 52.1% | 52.6% | ranked 45 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 44.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 50 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 5.3 ‰ | 5.7 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 36 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kalvarija Municipality | Marijampolė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 15.6k€ | 15.6k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Kalvarija Municipality | Marijampolė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate in the county (aged 15 and over) (county) (2025) | 7.8% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kalvarija Municipality | Marijampolė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 5 no. | 71 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 55 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.5 no. | 0.5 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 42 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 42 no. | 624 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 54 of 60 |
Population of Kalvarija Municipality over time
Kalvarija Municipality had 11,533 residents in 2015 and 9,592 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,316 |
| 2021 | 10,093 |
| 2022 | 9,919 |
| 2023 | 9,874 |
| 2024 | 9,737 |
| 2025 | 9,592 |
Where is Kalvarija Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Marijampolė Municipality22 km · 54,133
- Vilkaviškis District Municipality25 km · 33,568
- Lazdijai District Municipality39 km · 16,951
- Kazlų Rūda Municipality45 km · 10,830
- Alytus City Municipality56 km · 50,741
- Alytus District Municipality56 km · 25,369
- Prienai District Municipality58 km · 24,506
- Birštonas Municipality59 km · 4,101
Sunshine and temperatures: Kalvarija Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kalvarija Municipality?
Kalvarija Municipality has 9,592 residents (2025), ranking 56 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Kalvarija Municipality?
Kalvarija Municipality covers 441.0 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Kalvarija Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kalvarija Municipality went from 11,533 to 9,592, a change of −16.8%.
Where is Kalvarija Municipality?
Kalvarija Municipality is in Marijampolė County. Latitude 54.393, longitude 23.185.
Number of accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Kalvarija Municipality?
In Kalvarija Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments” stands at 5 no. (2024), ranking 55 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 22 no..
Share of population aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Kalvarija Municipality?
In Kalvarija Municipality, “Share of population aged 65 and over” stands at 19.7% (2025), ranking 52 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kalvarija Municipality?
In Kalvarija Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,030 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kalvarija Municipality?
The nearest to Kalvarija Municipality are Marijampolė Municipality (22 km), Vilkaviškis District Municipality (25 km), Lazdijai District Municipality (39 km), Kazlų Rūda Municipality (45 km), Alytus City Municipality (56 km).
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