Kupiškis District Municipality: population and statistics
Kupiškis District Municipality has a population of 15,482 (2025) across 1,080.0 km², or 14.3 people per km². It ranks 50 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −17.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 15,482 residents
- 1,080.0 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 97 m
Key points
Among the 6 municipalities in Panevėžys County, Kupiškis District Municipality ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of women: 53.8% in Kupiškis District Municipality, compared with an average of 53.9% in Panevėžys County and 52.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 990 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 151,261 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Anykščiai District Municipality, 33.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rokiškis District Municipality (26,857 residents), 37 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,960 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Kupiškis District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Kupiškis 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 | Kupiškis District Municipality | Panevėžys County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 10.9% | 12.0% | 12.4% | ranked 49 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.6% | 24.6% | 23.3% | ranked 12 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 53.8% | 53.9% | 52.6% | ranked 8 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) | 6.5 ‰ | 5.7 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 12 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kupiškis District Municipality | Panevėžys County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 18.5k€ | 18.5k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Kupiškis 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 | Kupiškis District Municipality | Panevėžys County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 9 no. | 112 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 52 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.6 no. | 0.6 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 33 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 75 no. | 915 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 50 of 60 |
Population of Kupiškis District Municipality over time
Kupiškis District Municipality had 18,814 residents in 2015 and 15,482 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,791 |
| 2021 | 16,530 |
| 2022 | 16,232 |
| 2023 | 16,028 |
| 2024 | 15,766 |
| 2025 | 15,482 |
Where is Kupiškis District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Anykščiai District Municipality34 km · 22,003
- Rokiškis District Municipality37 km · 26,857
- Panevėžys City Municipality43 km · 85,774
- Pasvalys District Municipality46 km · 21,690
- Panevėžys District Municipality46 km · 35,390
- Biržai District Municipality52 km · 21,775
- Utena District Municipality55 km · 37,392
- Ukmergė District Municipality65 km · 34,978
Sunshine and temperatures: Kupiškis District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kupiškis District Municipality?
Kupiškis District Municipality has 15,482 residents (2025), ranking 50 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Kupiškis District Municipality?
Kupiškis District Municipality covers 1,080.0 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Kupiškis District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kupiškis District Municipality went from 18,814 to 15,482, a change of −17.7%.
Where is Kupiškis District Municipality?
Kupiškis District Municipality is in Panevėžys County. Latitude 55.833, longitude 25.017.
Share of women: what is the figure for Kupiškis District Municipality?
In Kupiškis District Municipality, “Share of women” stands at 53.8% (2025), ranking 8 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 52.6%.
Number of accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Kupiškis District Municipality?
In Kupiškis District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments” stands at 9 no. (2024), ranking 52 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 22 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kupiškis District Municipality?
In Kupiškis District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 990 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kupiškis District Municipality?
The nearest to Kupiškis District Municipality are Anykščiai District Municipality (34 km), Rokiškis District Municipality (37 km), Panevėžys City Municipality (43 km), Pasvalys District Municipality (46 km), Panevėžys District Municipality (46 km).
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