Kazlų Rūda Municipality: population and statistics
Kazlų Rūda Municipality has a population of 10,830 (2025) across 555.0 km², or 19.5 people per km². It ranks 55 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,830 residents
- 555.0 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 57 m
Key points
Among the 5 municipalities in Marijampolė County, Kazlų Rūda Municipality ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of women: 51.3% in Kazlų Rūda Municipality, compared with an average of 52.1% in Marijampolė County and 52.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 977 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Marijampolė County for “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 77,731 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Marijampolė Municipality (54,133 residents), 24 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,908 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Kazlų Rūda Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Kazlų Rūda 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 | Kazlų Rūda 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) | 21.9% | 22.1% | 23.3% | ranked 38 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 51.3% | 52.1% | 52.6% | ranked 45 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 46.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 38 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 6.2 ‰ | 5.7 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 17 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kazlų Rūda Municipality | Marijampolė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 15.6k€ | 15.6k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Kazlų Rūda 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 | Kazlų Rūda Municipality | Marijampolė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 8 no. | 71 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 54 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.7 no. | 0.5 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 25 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 30 no. | 624 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 57 of 60 |
Population of Kazlų Rūda Municipality over time
Kazlų Rūda Municipality had 12,469 residents in 2015 and 10,830 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,227 |
| 2021 | 11,054 |
| 2022 | 10,959 |
| 2023 | 10,908 |
| 2024 | 10,837 |
| 2025 | 10,830 |
Where is Kazlų Rūda Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Marijampolė Municipality24 km · 54,133
- Šakiai District Municipality30 km · 25,215
- Prienai District Municipality33 km · 24,506
- Kaunas City Municipality34 km · 303,978
- Kaunas District Municipality35 km · 109,621
- Vilkaviškis District Municipality37 km · 33,568
- Birštonas Municipality42 km · 4,101
- Kalvarija Municipality45 km · 9,592
Sunshine and temperatures: Kazlų Rūda Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kazlų Rūda Municipality?
Kazlų Rūda Municipality has 10,830 residents (2025), ranking 55 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Kazlų Rūda Municipality?
Kazlų Rūda Municipality covers 555.0 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Kazlų Rūda Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kazlų Rūda Municipality went from 12,469 to 10,830, a change of −13.1%.
Where is Kazlų Rūda Municipality?
Kazlų Rūda Municipality is in Marijampolė County. Latitude 54.764, longitude 23.464.
Number of rooms in accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Kazlų Rūda Municipality?
In Kazlų Rūda Municipality, “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments” stands at 30 no. (2024), ranking 57 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 170 no..
Share of women: what is the figure for Kazlų Rūda Municipality?
In Kazlų Rūda Municipality, “Share of women” stands at 51.3% (2025), ranking 45 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 52.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kazlų Rūda Municipality?
In Kazlų Rūda Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 977 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kazlų Rūda Municipality?
The nearest to Kazlų Rūda Municipality are Marijampolė Municipality (24 km), Šakiai District Municipality (30 km), Prienai District Municipality (33 km), Kaunas City Municipality (34 km), Kaunas District Municipality (35 km).
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