Šiauliai District Municipality: population and statistics
Šiauliai District Municipality has a population of 40,361 (2025) across 1,807.0 km², or 22.3 people per km². It ranks 14 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 40,361 residents
- 1,807.0 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 102 m
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Šiauliai County, Šiauliai District Municipality ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of women: 51.1% in Šiauliai District Municipality, compared with an average of 51.2% in Šiauliai County and 52.5% nationally.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.5 no. in Šiauliai 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 41° generates about 996 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Šiauliai County for “Share of population under 15”.
- Number 1 in Šiauliai County for “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 253,081 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Šiauliai City Municipality (111,971 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,984 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Šiauliai District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Šiauliai 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 | Šiauliai District Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 13.6% | 12.8% | 12.4% | ranked 15 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.3% | 22.3% | 23.3% | ranked 45 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 51.1% | 51.2% | 52.6% | ranked 48 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 46.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 38 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 6.2 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 17 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Šiauliai District Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 19.3k€ | 19.3k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Šiauliai 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 | Šiauliai District Municipality | Šiauliai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 22 no. | 155 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 31 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) | 272 no. | 1,596 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 21 of 60 |
Population of Šiauliai District Municipality over time
Šiauliai District Municipality had 41,996 residents in 2015 and 40,361 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 41,159 |
| 2021 | 40,917 |
| 2022 | 40,775 |
| 2023 | 40,725 |
| 2024 | 40,564 |
| 2025 | 40,361 |
Where is Šiauliai District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Šiauliai City Municipality12 km · 111,971
- Radviliškis District Municipality30 km · 33,963
- Akmenė District Municipality39 km · 18,923
- Joniškis District Municipality39 km · 20,011
- Kelmė District Municipality40 km · 24,056
- Pakruojis District Municipality46 km · 17,616
- Telšiai District Municipality49 km · 38,467
- Mažeikiai District Municipality62 km · 51,584
Sunshine and temperatures: Šiauliai District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Šiauliai District Municipality?
Šiauliai District Municipality has 40,361 residents (2025), ranking 14 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Šiauliai District Municipality?
Šiauliai District Municipality covers 1,807.0 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Šiauliai District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Šiauliai District Municipality went from 41,996 to 40,361, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Šiauliai District Municipality?
Šiauliai District Municipality is in Šiauliai County. Latitude 55.983, longitude 23.150.
Share of women: what is the figure for Šiauliai District Municipality?
In Šiauliai District Municipality, “Share of women” stands at 51.1% (2025), ranking 48 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 52.6%.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Šiauliai District Municipality?
In Šiauliai District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.5 no. (2024), ranking 42 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 0.7 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Šiauliai District Municipality?
In Šiauliai District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 996 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Šiauliai District Municipality?
The nearest to Šiauliai District Municipality are Šiauliai City Municipality (12 km), Radviliškis District Municipality (30 km), Akmenė District Municipality (39 km), Joniškis District Municipality (39 km), Kelmė District Municipality (40 km).
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