Mažeikiai District Municipality: population and statistics
Mažeikiai District Municipality has a population of 51,584 (2025) across 1,220.2 km², or 42.3 people per km². It ranks 10 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 51,584 residents
- 1,220.2 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 74 m
Key points
Among the 4 municipalities in Telšiai County, Mažeikiai District Municipality ranks No. 1 by population.
Share of population under 15: 13.9% in Mažeikiai District Municipality, compared with an average of 13.7% in Telšiai County and 14.1% nationally.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.5 no. in Mažeikiai District Municipality, compared with an average of 0.7 no. in Telšiai County and 1.1 no. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 995 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 170,896 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Akmenė District Municipality, 30.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Šiauliai City Municipality (111,971 residents), 74 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,980 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Mažeikiai District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Mažeikiai 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 | Mažeikiai District Municipality | Telšiai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 13.9% | 13.7% | 12.4% | ranked 10 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.7% | 21.9% | 23.3% | ranked 49 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 52.0% | 52.6% | 52.6% | ranked 38 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 45.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 47 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 6.0 ‰ | 6.1 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 21 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mažeikiai District Municipality | Telšiai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 18.8k€ | 18.8k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Mažeikiai District Municipality | Telšiai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate in the county (aged 15 and over) (county) (2025) | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mažeikiai District Municipality | Telšiai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 27 no. | 94 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 23 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.5 no. | 0.7 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 42 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 321 no. | 919 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 14 of 60 |
Population of Mažeikiai District Municipality over time
Mažeikiai District Municipality had 55,932 residents in 2015 and 51,584 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 52,318 |
| 2021 | 52,120 |
| 2022 | 51,612 |
| 2023 | 51,855 |
| 2024 | 51,909 |
| 2025 | 51,584 |
Where is Mažeikiai District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Akmenė District Municipality30 km · 18,923
- Telšiai District Municipality41 km · 38,467
- Plungė District Municipality45 km · 32,764
- Skuodas District Municipality46 km · 15,005
- Rietavas Municipality62 km · 7,048
- Šiauliai District Municipality62 km · 40,361
- Kretinga Municipality68 km · 37,425
- Šiauliai City Municipality74 km · 111,971
Sunshine and temperatures: Mažeikiai District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mažeikiai District Municipality?
Mažeikiai District Municipality has 51,584 residents (2025), ranking 10 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Mažeikiai District Municipality?
Mažeikiai District Municipality covers 1,220.2 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Mažeikiai District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mažeikiai District Municipality went from 55,932 to 51,584, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Mažeikiai District Municipality?
Mažeikiai District Municipality is in Telšiai County. Latitude 56.250, longitude 22.267.
Share of population under 15: what is the figure for Mažeikiai District Municipality?
In Mažeikiai District Municipality, “Share of population under 15” stands at 13.9% (2025), ranking 10 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mažeikiai District Municipality?
In Mažeikiai 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 Mažeikiai District Municipality?
In Mažeikiai District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 995 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mažeikiai District Municipality?
The nearest to Mažeikiai District Municipality are Akmenė District Municipality (30 km), Telšiai District Municipality (41 km), Plungė District Municipality (45 km), Skuodas District Municipality (46 km), Rietavas Municipality (62 km).
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