Akmenė District Municipality: population and statistics
Akmenė District Municipality has a population of 18,923 (2025) across 844.0 km², or 22.4 people per km². It ranks 45 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 18,923 residents
- 844.0 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 70 m
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Šiauliai County, Akmenė District Municipality ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of population aged 65 and over: 25.8% in Akmenė District Municipality, compared with an average of 22.3% in Šiauliai County and 20.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 994 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Šiauliai County for “Share of population aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Šiauliai County for “Share of women”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 118,207 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mažeikiai District Municipality (51,584 residents), 30 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,976 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Akmenė District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Akmenė 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 | Akmenė District Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 12.7% | 12.8% | 12.4% | ranked 26 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.8% | 22.3% | 23.3% | ranked 10 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 53.4% | 51.2% | 52.6% | ranked 10 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 50.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 11 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 5.2 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 42 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Akmenė District Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 19.3k€ | 19.3k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Akmenė District Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate in the county (aged 15 and over) (county) (2025) | 8.1% | 8.1% | 6.8% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Akmenė District Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 15 no. | 155 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 42 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.8 no. | 0.6 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 23 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 166 no. | 1,596 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 32 of 60 |
Population of Akmenė District Municipality over time
Akmenė District Municipality had 21,628 residents in 2015 and 18,923 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 19,783 |
| 2021 | 19,585 |
| 2022 | 19,259 |
| 2023 | 19,301 |
| 2024 | 19,117 |
| 2025 | 18,923 |
Where is Akmenė District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Mažeikiai District Municipality30 km · 51,584
- Šiauliai District Municipality39 km · 40,361
- Telšiai District Municipality47 km · 38,467
- Šiauliai City Municipality50 km · 111,971
- Joniškis District Municipality52 km · 20,011
- Kelmė District Municipality66 km · 24,056
- Plungė District Municipality68 km · 32,764
- Radviliškis District Municipality69 km · 33,963
Sunshine and temperatures: Akmenė District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Akmenė District Municipality?
Akmenė District Municipality has 18,923 residents (2025), ranking 45 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Akmenė District Municipality?
Akmenė District Municipality covers 844.0 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Akmenė District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Akmenė District Municipality went from 21,628 to 18,923, a change of −12.5%.
Where is Akmenė District Municipality?
Akmenė District Municipality is in Šiauliai County. Latitude 56.256, longitude 22.754.
Share of population aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Akmenė District Municipality?
In Akmenė District Municipality, “Share of population aged 65 and over” stands at 25.8% (2025), ranking 10 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Number of accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Akmenė District Municipality?
In Akmenė District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments” stands at 15 no. (2024), ranking 42 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 22 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Akmenė District Municipality?
In Akmenė District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 994 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Akmenė District Municipality?
The nearest to Akmenė District Municipality are Mažeikiai District Municipality (30 km), Šiauliai District Municipality (39 km), Telšiai District Municipality (47 km), Šiauliai City Municipality (50 km), Joniškis District Municipality (52 km).
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