Kelmė District Municipality: population and statistics
Kelmė District Municipality has a population of 24,056 (2025) across 1,705.0 km², or 14.1 people per km². It ranks 35 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −19.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 24,056 residents
- 1,705.0 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 152 m
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Šiauliai County, Kelmė District Municipality ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of population under 15: 11.3% in Kelmė District Municipality, compared with an average of 12.8% in Šiauliai County and 14.1% nationally.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.9 no. in Kelmė District Municipality, compared with an average of 0.6 no. in Šiauliai County and 1.1 no. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,002 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Šiauliai County for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Šiauliai County for “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 238,796 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Raseiniai District Municipality, 36.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Telšiai District Municipality (38,467 residents), 38 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,008 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Kelmė District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Kelmė 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 | Kelmė District Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 11.3% | 12.8% | 12.4% | ranked 46 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.5% | 22.3% | 23.3% | ranked 15 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 52.7% | 51.2% | 52.6% | ranked 26 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) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 24 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kelmė District Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 19.3k€ | 19.3k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Kelmė 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 | Kelmė District Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 23 no. | 155 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 30 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.9 no. | 0.6 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 20 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 164 no. | 1,596 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 33 of 60 |
Population of Kelmė District Municipality over time
Kelmė District Municipality had 29,884 residents in 2015 and 24,056 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 26,421 |
| 2021 | 26,026 |
| 2022 | 25,401 |
| 2023 | 24,877 |
| 2024 | 24,353 |
| 2025 | 24,056 |
Where is Kelmė District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Raseiniai District Municipality37 km · 29,454
- Telšiai District Municipality38 km · 38,467
- Šiauliai District Municipality40 km · 40,361
- Šiauliai City Municipality41 km · 111,971
- Radviliškis District Municipality46 km · 33,963
- Šilalė District Municipality46 km · 20,530
- Jurbarkas District Municipality52 km · 25,132
- Rietavas Municipality57 km · 7,048
Sunshine and temperatures: Kelmė District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kelmė District Municipality?
Kelmė District Municipality has 24,056 residents (2025), ranking 35 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Kelmė District Municipality?
Kelmė District Municipality covers 1,705.0 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Kelmė District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kelmė District Municipality went from 29,884 to 24,056, a change of −19.5%.
Where is Kelmė District Municipality?
Kelmė District Municipality is in Šiauliai County. Latitude 55.667, longitude 22.850.
Share of population under 15: what is the figure for Kelmė District Municipality?
In Kelmė District Municipality, “Share of population under 15” stands at 11.3% (2025), ranking 46 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kelmė District Municipality?
In Kelmė District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.9 no. (2024), ranking 20 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 0.7 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kelmė District Municipality?
In Kelmė District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,002 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kelmė District Municipality?
The nearest to Kelmė District Municipality are Raseiniai District Municipality (37 km), Telšiai District Municipality (38 km), Šiauliai District Municipality (40 km), Šiauliai City Municipality (41 km), Radviliškis District Municipality (46 km).
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