Šiauliai City Municipality: population and statistics
Šiauliai City Municipality has a population of 111,971 (2025) across 81.0 km², or 1,382 people per km². It ranks 4 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 111,971 residents
- 81.0 km²
- 1,382 people/km²
- 126 m
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Šiauliai County, Šiauliai City Municipality ranks No. 1 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 997 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Šiauliai County for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Šiauliai County for “Population density”.
- “Median age of the population”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,345 football pitches.
- Its population density is 31.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Šiauliai District Municipality, 12.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kaunas City Municipality (303,978 residents), 121 km away.
Šiauliai City Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Šiauliai City 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 | Šiauliai City Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.4% | ranked 17 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.5% | 22.3% | 23.3% | ranked 50 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 49.9% | 51.2% | 52.6% | ranked 53 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 43.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 51 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 5.5 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 30 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Šiauliai City Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 19.3k€ | 19.3k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Šiauliai City 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 | Šiauliai City Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 68 no. | 155 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 8 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.6 no. | 0.6 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 33 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 753 no. | 1,596 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 9 of 60 |
Population of Šiauliai City Municipality over time
Šiauliai City Municipality had 104,009 residents in 2015 and 111,971 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 100,610 |
| 2021 | 100,653 |
| 2022 | 101,756 |
| 2023 | 106,087 |
| 2024 | 110,331 |
| 2025 | 111,971 |
Where is Šiauliai City Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Šiauliai District Municipality12 km · 40,361
- Radviliškis District Municipality18 km · 33,963
- Pakruojis District Municipality37 km · 17,616
- Joniškis District Municipality38 km · 20,011
- Kelmė District Municipality41 km · 24,056
- Akmenė District Municipality50 km · 18,923
- Telšiai District Municipality58 km · 38,467
- Raseiniai District Municipality61 km · 29,454
Sunshine and temperatures: Šiauliai City Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Šiauliai City Municipality?
Šiauliai City Municipality has 111,971 residents (2025), ranking 4 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Šiauliai City Municipality?
Šiauliai City Municipality covers 81.0 km², with a density of 1,382 people per km².
Is the population of Šiauliai City Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Šiauliai City Municipality went from 104,009 to 111,971, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Šiauliai City Municipality?
Šiauliai City Municipality is in Šiauliai County. Latitude 55.928, longitude 23.317.
Median age of the population: what is the figure for Šiauliai City Municipality?
In Šiauliai City Municipality, “Median age of the population” stands at 43.0 years (2025), ranking 51 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 47.5 years.
Number of accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Šiauliai City Municipality?
In Šiauliai City Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments” stands at 68 no. (2024), ranking 8 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 22 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Šiauliai City Municipality?
In Šiauliai City Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 997 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Šiauliai City Municipality?
The nearest to Šiauliai City Municipality are Šiauliai District Municipality (12 km), Radviliškis District Municipality (18 km), Pakruojis District Municipality (37 km), Joniškis District Municipality (38 km), Kelmė District Municipality (41 km).
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