Pagėgiai Municipality: population and statistics
Pagėgiai Municipality has a population of 6,989 (2025) across 537.0 km², or 13.0 people per km². It ranks 58 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −20.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,989 residents
- 537.0 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 12 m
Key points
Among the 4 municipalities in Tauragė County, Pagėgiai Municipality ranks No. 4 by population.
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): 9.4 ‰ in Pagėgiai Municipality, compared with an average of 6.4 ‰ in Tauragė County and 6.6 ‰ nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,023 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 75,210 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tauragė District Municipality (37,300 residents), 24 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,092 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Pagėgiai Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Pagėgiai 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 | Pagėgiai Municipality | Tauragė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 13.4% | 12.7% | 12.4% | ranked 22 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.0% | 22.5% | 23.3% | ranked 37 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 52.4% | 51.8% | 52.6% | ranked 32 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 48.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 25 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 9.4 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 2 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pagėgiai Municipality | Tauragė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 16k€ | 16k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Pagėgiai 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 | Pagėgiai Municipality | Tauragė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 5 no. | 57 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 55 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.7 no. | 0.6 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 25 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 25 no. | 334 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 58 of 60 |
Population of Pagėgiai Municipality over time
Pagėgiai Municipality had 8,834 residents in 2015 and 6,989 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,597 |
| 2021 | 7,440 |
| 2022 | 7,236 |
| 2023 | 7,151 |
| 2024 | 7,059 |
| 2025 | 6,989 |
Where is Pagėgiai Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Tauragė District Municipality24 km · 37,300
- Šilutė District Municipality39 km · 38,181
- Šilalė District Municipality42 km · 20,530
- Jurbarkas District Municipality60 km · 25,132
- Rietavas Municipality66 km · 7,048
- Neringa Municipality72 km · 4,451
- Klaipėda District Municipality73 km · 69,256
- Šakiai District Municipality75 km · 25,215
Sunshine and temperatures: Pagėgiai Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pagėgiai Municipality?
Pagėgiai Municipality has 6,989 residents (2025), ranking 58 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Pagėgiai Municipality?
Pagėgiai Municipality covers 537.0 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Pagėgiai Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pagėgiai Municipality went from 8,834 to 6,989, a change of −20.9%.
Where is Pagėgiai Municipality?
Pagėgiai Municipality is in Tauragė County. Latitude 55.131, longitude 21.974.
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): what is the figure for Pagėgiai Municipality?
In Pagėgiai Municipality, “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)” stands at 9.4 ‰ (2024), ranking 2 of 57 municipalities; the national median is 5.6 ‰.
Number of rooms in accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Pagėgiai Municipality?
In Pagėgiai Municipality, “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments” stands at 25 no. (2024), ranking 58 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 170 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pagėgiai Municipality?
In Pagėgiai Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,023 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pagėgiai Municipality?
The nearest to Pagėgiai Municipality are Tauragė District Municipality (24 km), Šilutė District Municipality (39 km), Šilalė District Municipality (42 km), Jurbarkas District Municipality (60 km), Rietavas Municipality (66 km).
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