Pakruojis District Municipality: population and statistics
Pakruojis District Municipality has a population of 17,616 (2025) across 1,316.0 km², or 13.4 people per km². It ranks 47 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −19.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 17,616 residents
- 1,316.0 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 51 m
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Šiauliai County, Pakruojis District Municipality ranks No. 7 by population.
Share of population under 15: 11.6% in Pakruojis District Municipality, compared with an average of 12.8% in Šiauliai County and 14.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,005 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Number of accommodation establishments”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 184,314 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Joniškis District Municipality, 28.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Radviliškis District Municipality (33,963 residents), 32 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,020 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Pakruojis District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Pakruojis 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 | Pakruojis District Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 11.6% | 12.8% | 12.4% | ranked 42 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.7% | 22.3% | 23.3% | ranked 24 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 52.9% | 51.2% | 52.6% | ranked 19 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 49.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 17 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 5.5 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 30 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pakruojis District Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 19.3k€ | 19.3k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Pakruojis 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 | Pakruojis District Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 3 no. | 155 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 58 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.2 no. | 0.6 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 58 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 56 no. | 1,596 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 53 of 60 |
Population of Pakruojis District Municipality over time
Pakruojis District Municipality had 21,813 residents in 2015 and 17,616 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 19,159 |
| 2021 | 18,827 |
| 2022 | 18,497 |
| 2023 | 18,120 |
| 2024 | 17,867 |
| 2025 | 17,616 |
Where is Pakruojis District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Joniškis District Municipality28 km · 20,011
- Pasvalys District Municipality31 km · 21,690
- Radviliškis District Municipality32 km · 33,963
- Šiauliai City Municipality37 km · 111,971
- Panevėžys City Municipality44 km · 85,774
- Šiauliai District Municipality46 km · 40,361
- Panevėžys District Municipality52 km · 35,390
- Biržai District Municipality64 km · 21,775
Sunshine and temperatures: Pakruojis District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pakruojis District Municipality?
Pakruojis District Municipality has 17,616 residents (2025), ranking 47 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Pakruojis District Municipality?
Pakruojis District Municipality covers 1,316.0 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Pakruojis District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pakruojis District Municipality went from 21,813 to 17,616, a change of −19.2%.
Where is Pakruojis District Municipality?
Pakruojis District Municipality is in Šiauliai County. Latitude 56.033, longitude 23.883.
Number of accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Pakruojis District Municipality?
In Pakruojis District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments” stands at 3 no. (2024), ranking 58 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 22 no..
Share of population under 15: what is the figure for Pakruojis District Municipality?
In Pakruojis District Municipality, “Share of population under 15” stands at 11.6% (2025), ranking 42 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pakruojis District Municipality?
In Pakruojis District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,005 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pakruojis District Municipality?
The nearest to Pakruojis District Municipality are Joniškis District Municipality (28 km), Pasvalys District Municipality (31 km), Radviliškis District Municipality (32 km), Šiauliai City Municipality (37 km), Panevėžys City Municipality (44 km).
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