Šakiai District Municipality: population and statistics
Šakiai District Municipality has a population of 25,215 (2025) across 1,453.0 km², or 17.4 people per km². It ranks 31 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −18.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 25,215 residents
- 1,453.0 km²
- 17 people/km²
- 52 m
Key points
Among the 5 municipalities in Marijampolė County, Šakiai District Municipality ranks No. 3 by population.
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): 5.0 ‰ in Šakiai District Municipality, compared with an average of 5.7 ‰ in Marijampolė County and 6.6 ‰ nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,023 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Marijampolė County for “Share of population aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Marijampolė County for “Median age of the population”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 203,501 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kazlų Rūda Municipality, 30.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Marijampolė Municipality (54,133 residents), 45 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,092 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Šakiai District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Šakiai 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 | Šakiai District Municipality | Marijampolė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 11.9% | 12.9% | 12.4% | ranked 38 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.4% | 22.1% | 23.3% | ranked 27 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 52.2% | 52.1% | 52.6% | ranked 36 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 48.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 25 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 5.0 ‰ | 5.7 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 45 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Šakiai District Municipality | Marijampolė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 15.6k€ | 15.6k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Šakiai District 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 | Šakiai District Municipality | Marijampolė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 12 no. | 71 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 49 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) | 121 no. | 624 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 42 of 60 |
Population of Šakiai District Municipality over time
Šakiai District Municipality had 30,806 residents in 2015 and 25,215 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 27,415 |
| 2021 | 26,931 |
| 2022 | 26,318 |
| 2023 | 25,973 |
| 2024 | 25,609 |
| 2025 | 25,215 |
Where is Šakiai District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Kazlų Rūda Municipality30 km · 10,830
- Jurbarkas District Municipality32 km · 25,132
- Vilkaviškis District Municipality40 km · 33,568
- Marijampolė Municipality45 km · 54,133
- Kaunas District Municipality47 km · 109,621
- Raseiniai District Municipality50 km · 29,454
- Kaunas City Municipality53 km · 303,978
- Kalvarija Municipality60 km · 9,592
Sunshine and temperatures: Šakiai District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Šakiai District Municipality?
Šakiai District Municipality has 25,215 residents (2025), ranking 31 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Šakiai District Municipality?
Šakiai District Municipality covers 1,453.0 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Šakiai District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Šakiai District Municipality went from 30,806 to 25,215, a change of −18.1%.
Where is Šakiai District Municipality?
Šakiai District Municipality is in Marijampolė County. Latitude 54.933, longitude 23.100.
Number of accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Šakiai District Municipality?
In Šakiai District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments” stands at 12 no. (2024), ranking 49 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 22 no..
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): what is the figure for Šakiai District Municipality?
In Šakiai District Municipality, “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)” stands at 5.0 ‰ (2024), ranking 45 of 57 municipalities; the national median is 5.6 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Šakiai District Municipality?
In Šakiai District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,023 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Šakiai District Municipality?
The nearest to Šakiai District Municipality are Kazlų Rūda Municipality (30 km), Jurbarkas District Municipality (32 km), Vilkaviškis District Municipality (40 km), Marijampolė Municipality (45 km), Kaunas District Municipality (47 km).
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