Tauragė District Municipality: population and statistics
Tauragė District Municipality has a population of 37,300 (2025) across 1,179.0 km², or 31.6 people per km². It ranks 19 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 37,300 residents
- 1,179.0 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 32 m
Key points
Among the 4 municipalities in Tauragė County, Tauragė District Municipality ranks No. 1 by population.
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): 6.6 ‰ in Tauragė 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 1,000 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 165,126 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pagėgiai Municipality, 23.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Klaipėda District Municipality (69,256 residents), 75 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,000 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Tauragė District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Tauragė 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 | Tauragė District Municipality | Tauragė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 13.6% | 12.7% | 12.4% | ranked 15 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.5% | 22.5% | 23.3% | ranked 33 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 53.1% | 51.8% | 52.6% | ranked 15 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) | 6.6 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 10 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tauragė District Municipality | Tauragė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 16k€ | 16k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Tauragė 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 | Tauragė District Municipality | Tauragė County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 27 no. | 57 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 23 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) | 142 no. | 334 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 38 of 60 |
Population of Tauragė District Municipality over time
Tauragė District Municipality had 41,612 residents in 2015 and 37,300 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 38,395 |
| 2021 | 38,002 |
| 2022 | 37,403 |
| 2023 | 37,404 |
| 2024 | 37,198 |
| 2025 | 37,300 |
Where is Tauragė District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Pagėgiai Municipality24 km · 6,989
- Šilalė District Municipality28 km · 20,530
- Jurbarkas District Municipality41 km · 25,132
- Šilutė District Municipality52 km · 38,181
- Rietavas Municipality57 km · 7,048
- Raseiniai District Municipality57 km · 29,454
- Kelmė District Municipality59 km · 24,056
- Šakiai District Municipality63 km · 25,215
Sunshine and temperatures: Tauragė District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tauragė District Municipality?
Tauragė District Municipality has 37,300 residents (2025), ranking 19 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Tauragė District Municipality?
Tauragė District Municipality covers 1,179.0 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Tauragė District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Tauragė District Municipality went from 41,612 to 37,300, a change of −10.4%.
Where is Tauragė District Municipality?
Tauragė District Municipality is in Tauragė County. Latitude 55.250, longitude 22.283.
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): what is the figure for Tauragė District Municipality?
In Tauragė District Municipality, “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)” stands at 6.6 ‰ (2024), ranking 10 of 57 municipalities; the national median is 5.6 ‰.
Number of rooms in accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Tauragė District Municipality?
In Tauragė District Municipality, “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments” stands at 142 no. (2024), ranking 38 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 170 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tauragė District Municipality?
In Tauragė District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,000 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tauragė District Municipality?
The nearest to Tauragė District Municipality are Pagėgiai Municipality (24 km), Šilalė District Municipality (28 km), Jurbarkas District Municipality (41 km), Šilutė District Municipality (52 km), Rietavas Municipality (57 km).
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