Jurbarkas District Municipality: population and statistics
Jurbarkas District Municipality has a population of 25,132 (2025) across 1,507.0 km², or 16.7 people per km². It ranks 32 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 25,132 residents
- 1,507.0 km²
- 17 people/km²
- 58 m
Key points
Among the 4 municipalities in Tauragė County, Jurbarkas District Municipality ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of women: 49.8% in Jurbarkas District Municipality, compared with an average of 51.8% in Tauragė County and 52.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,008 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 211,064 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Raseiniai District Municipality, 25.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kaunas District Municipality (109,621 residents), 62 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,032 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Jurbarkas District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Jurbarkas 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 | Jurbarkas District Municipality | Tauragė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 10.8% | 12.7% | 12.4% | ranked 51 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.4% | 22.5% | 23.3% | ranked 27 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 49.8% | 51.8% | 52.6% | ranked 55 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 47.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 31 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 5.3 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 36 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jurbarkas District Municipality | Tauragė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 16k€ | 16k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Jurbarkas District Municipality | Tauragė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate in the county (aged 15 and over) (county) (2025) | 5.9% | 5.9% | 6.8% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Jurbarkas District Municipality | Tauragė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 12 no. | 57 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 49 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) | 92 no. | 334 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 47 of 60 |
Population of Jurbarkas District Municipality over time
Jurbarkas District Municipality had 28,429 residents in 2015 and 25,132 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 25,647 |
| 2021 | 25,174 |
| 2022 | 24,668 |
| 2023 | 24,804 |
| 2024 | 25,421 |
| 2025 | 25,132 |
Where is Jurbarkas District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Raseiniai District Municipality25 km · 29,454
- Šakiai District Municipality32 km · 25,215
- Tauragė District Municipality41 km · 37,300
- Kelmė District Municipality52 km · 24,056
- Šilalė District Municipality57 km · 20,530
- Kazlų Rūda Municipality60 km · 10,830
- Pagėgiai Municipality60 km · 6,989
- Kaunas District Municipality62 km · 109,621
Sunshine and temperatures: Jurbarkas District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jurbarkas District Municipality?
Jurbarkas District Municipality has 25,132 residents (2025), ranking 32 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Jurbarkas District Municipality?
Jurbarkas District Municipality covers 1,507.0 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Jurbarkas District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Jurbarkas District Municipality went from 28,429 to 25,132, a change of −11.6%.
Where is Jurbarkas District Municipality?
Jurbarkas District Municipality is in Tauragė County. Latitude 55.200, longitude 22.917.
Share of women: what is the figure for Jurbarkas District Municipality?
In Jurbarkas District Municipality, “Share of women” stands at 49.8% (2025), ranking 55 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 52.6%.
Number of accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Jurbarkas District Municipality?
In Jurbarkas District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments” stands at 12 no. (2024), ranking 49 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 22 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jurbarkas District Municipality?
In Jurbarkas District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,008 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jurbarkas District Municipality?
The nearest to Jurbarkas District Municipality are Raseiniai District Municipality (25 km), Šakiai District Municipality (32 km), Tauragė District Municipality (41 km), Kelmė District Municipality (52 km), Šilalė District Municipality (57 km).
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