Biržai District Municipality: population and statistics
Biržai District Municipality has a population of 21,775 (2025) across 1,476.0 km², or 14.8 people per km². It ranks 37 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 21,775 residents
- 1,476.0 km²
- 15 people/km²
- 49 m
Key points
Among the 6 municipalities in Panevėžys County, Biržai District Municipality ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of population aged 65 and over: 26.3% in Biržai District Municipality, compared with an average of 24.6% in Panevėžys County and 20.9% nationally.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.1 no. in Biržai District Municipality, compared with an average of 0.6 no. in Panevėžys County and 1.1 no. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 988 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Panevėžys County for “Share of population aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Panevėžys County for “Median age of the population”.
- “Share of population aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 206,723 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pasvalys District Municipality, 37.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Panevėžys City Municipality (85,774 residents), 68 km away.
Biržai District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Biržai 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 | Biržai District Municipality | Panevėžys County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 11.1% | 12.0% | 12.4% | ranked 47 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.3% | 24.6% | 23.3% | ranked 6 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 53.6% | 53.9% | 52.6% | ranked 9 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) | 5.3 ‰ | 5.7 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 36 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Biržai District Municipality | Panevėžys County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 18.5k€ | 18.5k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Biržai District Municipality | Panevėžys County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate in the county (aged 15 and over) (county) (2025) | 9.9% | 9.9% | 6.8% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Biržai District Municipality | Panevėžys County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 24 no. | 112 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 28 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.1 no. | 0.6 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 13 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 205 no. | 915 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 26 of 60 |
Population of Biržai District Municipality over time
Biržai District Municipality had 26,187 residents in 2015 and 21,775 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 23,660 |
| 2021 | 23,314 |
| 2022 | 22,756 |
| 2023 | 22,426 |
| 2024 | 22,120 |
| 2025 | 21,775 |
Where is Biržai District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Pasvalys District Municipality37 km · 21,690
- Kupiškis District Municipality52 km · 15,482
- Rokiškis District Municipality60 km · 26,857
- Pakruojis District Municipality64 km · 17,616
- Panevėžys City Municipality68 km · 85,774
- Joniškis District Municipality75 km · 20,011
- Panevėžys District Municipality76 km · 35,390
- Anykščiai District Municipality85 km · 22,003
Sunshine and temperatures: Biržai District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Biržai District Municipality?
Biržai District Municipality has 21,775 residents (2025), ranking 37 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Biržai District Municipality?
Biržai District Municipality covers 1,476.0 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Biržai District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Biržai District Municipality went from 26,187 to 21,775, a change of −16.8%.
Where is Biržai District Municipality?
Biržai District Municipality is in Panevėžys County. Latitude 56.283, longitude 24.812.
Share of population aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Biržai District Municipality?
In Biržai District Municipality, “Share of population aged 65 and over” stands at 26.3% (2025), ranking 6 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Biržai District Municipality?
In Biržai District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.1 no. (2024), ranking 13 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 0.7 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Biržai District Municipality?
In Biržai District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 988 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Biržai District Municipality?
The nearest to Biržai District Municipality are Pasvalys District Municipality (37 km), Kupiškis District Municipality (52 km), Rokiškis District Municipality (60 km), Pakruojis District Municipality (64 km), Panevėžys City Municipality (68 km).
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