Šilalė District Municipality: population and statistics
Šilalė District Municipality has a population of 20,530 (2025) across 1,188.0 km², or 17.3 people per km². It ranks 40 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −18.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 20,530 residents
- 1,188.0 km²
- 17 people/km²
- 100 m
Key points
Among the 4 municipalities in Tauragė County, Šilalė District Municipality ranks No. 3 by population.
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): 6.4 ‰ in Šilalė District Municipality, compared with an average of 6.4 ‰ in Tauragė County and 6.6 ‰ nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 998 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 166,387 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tauragė District Municipality (37,300 residents), 28 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,992 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Šilalė District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Šilalė 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 | Šilalė District Municipality | Tauragė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 13.2% | 12.7% | 12.4% | ranked 24 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.6% | 22.5% | 23.3% | ranked 41 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 51.8% | 51.8% | 52.6% | ranked 40 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) | 6.4 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 14 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Šilalė District Municipality | Tauragė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 16k€ | 16k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Šilalė 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 | Šilalė District Municipality | Tauragė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 13 no. | 57 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 48 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) | 75 no. | 334 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 50 of 60 |
Population of Šilalė District Municipality over time
Šilalė District Municipality had 25,166 residents in 2015 and 20,530 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 22,387 |
| 2021 | 22,051 |
| 2022 | 21,586 |
| 2023 | 21,258 |
| 2024 | 20,856 |
| 2025 | 20,530 |
Where is Šilalė District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Tauragė District Municipality28 km · 37,300
- Rietavas Municipality30 km · 7,048
- Pagėgiai Municipality42 km · 6,989
- Telšiai District Municipality45 km · 38,467
- Kelmė District Municipality46 km · 24,056
- Šilutė District Municipality47 km · 38,181
- Plungė District Municipality52 km · 32,764
- Klaipėda District Municipality54 km · 69,256
Sunshine and temperatures: Šilalė District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Šilalė District Municipality?
Šilalė District Municipality has 20,530 residents (2025), ranking 40 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Šilalė District Municipality?
Šilalė District Municipality covers 1,188.0 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Šilalė District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Šilalė District Municipality went from 25,166 to 20,530, a change of −18.4%.
Where is Šilalė District Municipality?
Šilalė District Municipality is in Tauragė County. Latitude 55.492, longitude 22.183.
Number of rooms in accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Šilalė District Municipality?
In Šilalė District Municipality, “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments” stands at 75 no. (2024), ranking 50 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 170 no..
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): what is the figure for Šilalė District Municipality?
In Šilalė District Municipality, “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)” stands at 6.4 ‰ (2024), ranking 14 of 57 municipalities; the national median is 5.6 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Šilalė District Municipality?
In Šilalė District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 998 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Šilalė District Municipality?
The nearest to Šilalė District Municipality are Tauragė District Municipality (28 km), Rietavas Municipality (30 km), Pagėgiai Municipality (42 km), Telšiai District Municipality (45 km), Kelmė District Municipality (46 km).
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