County
Šiauliai County: municipalities in numbers
Šiauliai County has 7 municipalities and 266,901 residents across 8,540 km², or 31 people per km². Population: −5.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 266,901 residents
- 7 municipalities
- 8,540 km²
- 31 people/km²
Map and records: Šiauliai County
Population
Population density
All municipalities in Šiauliai County
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share of population under 15 | Share of population aged 65 and over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Šiauliai City Municipality | 111,971 | +7.7% | 1,382 people/km² | 81.0 km² | 13.5% | 20.5% |
| Šiauliai District Municipality | 40,361 | −3.9% | 22.3 people/km² | 1,807 km² | 13.6% | 21.3% |
| Radviliškis District Municipality | 33,963 | −13.7% | 20.8 people/km² | 1,635 km² | 12.3% | 22.9% |
| Kelmė District Municipality | 24,056 | −19.5% | 14.1 people/km² | 1,705 km² | 11.3% | 25.5% |
| Joniškis District Municipality | 20,011 | −17.0% | 17.4 people/km² | 1,152 km² | 11.4% | 24.7% |
| Akmenė District Municipality | 18,923 | −12.5% | 22.4 people/km² | 844.0 km² | 12.7% | 25.8% |
| Pakruojis District Municipality | 17,616 | −19.2% | 13.4 people/km² | 1,316 km² | 11.6% | 23.7% |
Šiauliai County compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Šiauliai County | Lithuania |
|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 | 12.8% | 14.1% |
| Share of population aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 20.9% |
| Share of women | 51.2% | 52.5% |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) | 5.6 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ |
| Number of accommodation establishments | 155 no. | 3,035 no. |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 0.6 no. | 1.1 no. |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments | 1,596 no. | 35,020 no. |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Šiauliai County?
Šiauliai County has 7 municipalities. The most populous is Šiauliai City Municipality, with 111,971 residents.
What is the population of Šiauliai County?
Šiauliai County has 266,901 residents (2025), or 31 people per km².
Which municipality in Šiauliai County is growing fastest?
Šiauliai City Municipality has the fastest growth in Šiauliai County over 10 years: +7.7%.
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