Joniškis District Municipality: population and statistics
Joniškis District Municipality has a population of 20,011 (2025) across 1,152.0 km², or 17.4 people per km². It ranks 42 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −17.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 20,011 residents
- 1,152.0 km²
- 17 people/km²
- 51 m
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Šiauliai County, Joniškis District Municipality ranks No. 5 by population.
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): 4.7 ‰ in Joniškis District Municipality, compared with an average of 5.6 ‰ in Šiauliai County and 6.6 ‰ nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,005 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 161,345 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pakruojis District Municipality, 28.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Šiauliai City Municipality (111,971 residents), 38 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,020 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Joniškis District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Joniškis 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 | Joniškis District Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 11.4% | 12.8% | 12.4% | ranked 45 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.7% | 22.3% | 23.3% | ranked 17 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 53.0% | 51.2% | 52.6% | ranked 17 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) | 4.7 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 51 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Joniškis District Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 19.3k€ | 19.3k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Joniškis 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 | Joniškis District Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 10 no. | 155 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 51 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.5 no. | 0.6 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 42 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 65 no. | 1,596 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 52 of 60 |
Population of Joniškis District Municipality over time
Joniškis District Municipality had 24,117 residents in 2015 and 20,011 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 21,454 |
| 2021 | 21,284 |
| 2022 | 20,898 |
| 2023 | 20,542 |
| 2024 | 20,288 |
| 2025 | 20,011 |
Where is Joniškis District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Pakruojis District Municipality28 km · 17,616
- Šiauliai City Municipality38 km · 111,971
- Šiauliai District Municipality39 km · 40,361
- Radviliškis District Municipality47 km · 33,963
- Akmenė District Municipality52 km · 18,923
- Pasvalys District Municipality53 km · 21,690
- Panevėžys City Municipality73 km · 85,774
- Biržai District Municipality75 km · 21,775
Sunshine and temperatures: Joniškis District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Joniškis District Municipality?
Joniškis District Municipality has 20,011 residents (2025), ranking 42 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Joniškis District Municipality?
Joniškis District Municipality covers 1,152.0 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Joniškis District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Joniškis District Municipality went from 24,117 to 20,011, a change of −17.0%.
Where is Joniškis District Municipality?
Joniškis District Municipality is in Šiauliai County. Latitude 56.233, longitude 23.600.
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): what is the figure for Joniškis District Municipality?
In Joniškis District Municipality, “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)” stands at 4.7 ‰ (2024), ranking 51 of 57 municipalities; the national median is 5.6 ‰.
Number of rooms in accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Joniškis District Municipality?
In Joniškis District Municipality, “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments” stands at 65 no. (2024), ranking 52 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 170 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Joniškis District Municipality?
In Joniškis District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,005 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Joniškis District Municipality?
The nearest to Joniškis District Municipality are Pakruojis District Municipality (28 km), Šiauliai City Municipality (38 km), Šiauliai District Municipality (39 km), Radviliškis District Municipality (47 km), Akmenė District Municipality (52 km).
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