Vilkaviškis District Municipality: population and statistics
Vilkaviškis District Municipality has a population of 33,568 (2025) across 1,259.0 km², or 26.7 people per km². It ranks 24 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 33,568 residents
- 1,259.0 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 77 m
Key points
Among the 5 municipalities in Marijampolė County, Vilkaviškis District Municipality ranks No. 2 by population.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.4 no. in Vilkaviškis District Municipality, compared with an average of 0.5 no. in Marijampolė County and 1.1 no. nationally.
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): 6.5 ‰ in Vilkaviškis 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 1,035 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Marijampolė County for “Share of women”.
- Number 1 in Marijampolė County for “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)”.
- “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 176,331 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Marijampolė Municipality (54,133 residents), 24 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,140 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Vilkaviškis District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Vilkaviškis 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 | Vilkaviškis District Municipality | Marijampolė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 12.6% | 12.9% | 12.4% | ranked 28 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.3% | 22.1% | 23.3% | ranked 30 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 52.7% | 52.1% | 52.6% | ranked 26 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) | 6.5 ‰ | 5.7 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 12 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vilkaviškis District Municipality | Marijampolė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 15.6k€ | 15.6k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Vilkaviškis 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 | Vilkaviškis District Municipality | Marijampolė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 15 no. | 71 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 42 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.4 no. | 0.5 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 50 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 182 no. | 624 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 28 of 60 |
Population of Vilkaviškis District Municipality over time
Vilkaviškis District Municipality had 39,969 residents in 2015 and 33,568 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 35,711 |
| 2021 | 35,368 |
| 2022 | 34,942 |
| 2023 | 34,426 |
| 2024 | 33,904 |
| 2025 | 33,568 |
Where is Vilkaviškis District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Marijampolė Municipality24 km · 54,133
- Kalvarija Municipality25 km · 9,592
- Kazlų Rūda Municipality37 km · 10,830
- Šakiai District Municipality40 km · 25,215
- Prienai District Municipality63 km · 24,506
- Lazdijai District Municipality63 km · 16,951
- Birštonas Municipality68 km · 4,101
- Jurbarkas District Municipality69 km · 25,132
Sunshine and temperatures: Vilkaviškis District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vilkaviškis District Municipality?
Vilkaviškis District Municipality has 33,568 residents (2025), ranking 24 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Vilkaviškis District Municipality?
Vilkaviškis District Municipality covers 1,259.0 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Vilkaviškis District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vilkaviškis District Municipality went from 39,969 to 33,568, a change of −16.0%.
Where is Vilkaviškis District Municipality?
Vilkaviškis District Municipality is in Marijampolė County. Latitude 54.583, longitude 22.983.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vilkaviškis District Municipality?
In Vilkaviškis District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.4 no. (2024), ranking 50 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 0.7 no..
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): what is the figure for Vilkaviškis District Municipality?
In Vilkaviškis District Municipality, “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)” stands at 6.5 ‰ (2024), ranking 12 of 57 municipalities; the national median is 5.6 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vilkaviškis District Municipality?
In Vilkaviškis District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,035 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vilkaviškis District Municipality?
The nearest to Vilkaviškis District Municipality are Marijampolė Municipality (24 km), Kalvarija Municipality (25 km), Kazlų Rūda Municipality (37 km), Šakiai District Municipality (40 km), Prienai District Municipality (63 km).
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