Plungė District Municipality: population and statistics
Plungė District Municipality has a population of 32,764 (2025) across 1,105.0 km², or 29.7 people per km². It ranks 25 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 32,764 residents
- 1,105.0 km²
- 30 people/km²
- 110 m
Key points
Among the 4 municipalities in Telšiai County, Plungė District Municipality ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of population under 15: 13.8% in Plungė District Municipality, compared with an average of 13.7% in Telšiai County and 14.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 985 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 154,762 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rietavas Municipality, 22.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Klaipėda District Municipality (69,256 residents), 37 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,940 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Plungė District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Plungė 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 | Plungė District Municipality | Telšiai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 13.8% | 13.7% | 12.4% | ranked 12 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.5% | 21.9% | 23.3% | ranked 43 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 52.6% | 52.6% | 52.6% | ranked 30 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) | 6.0 ‰ | 6.1 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 21 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Plungė District Municipality | Telšiai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 18.8k€ | 18.8k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Plungė 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 | Plungė District Municipality | Telšiai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 35 no. | 94 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 16 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.1 no. | 0.7 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 13 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 294 no. | 919 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 16 of 60 |
Population of Plungė District Municipality over time
Plungė District Municipality had 36,580 residents in 2015 and 32,764 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 33,833 |
| 2021 | 33,665 |
| 2022 | 33,251 |
| 2023 | 33,199 |
| 2024 | 33,046 |
| 2025 | 32,764 |
Where is Plungė District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Rietavas Municipality22 km · 7,048
- Kretinga Municipality29 km · 37,425
- Telšiai District Municipality33 km · 38,467
- Klaipėda District Municipality37 km · 69,256
- Skuodas District Municipality44 km · 15,005
- Mažeikiai District Municipality45 km · 51,584
- Palanga City Municipality49 km · 18,551
- Klaipeda City Municipality51 km · 160,885
Sunshine and temperatures: Plungė District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plungė District Municipality?
Plungė District Municipality has 32,764 residents (2025), ranking 25 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Plungė District Municipality?
Plungė District Municipality covers 1,105.0 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Plungė District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Plungė District Municipality went from 36,580 to 32,764, a change of −10.4%.
Where is Plungė District Municipality?
Plungė District Municipality is in Telšiai County. Latitude 55.917, longitude 21.850.
Share of population under 15: what is the figure for Plungė District Municipality?
In Plungė District Municipality, “Share of population under 15” stands at 13.8% (2025), ranking 12 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Number of accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Plungė District Municipality?
In Plungė District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments” stands at 35 no. (2024), ranking 16 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 22 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Plungė District Municipality?
In Plungė District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 985 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Plungė District Municipality?
The nearest to Plungė District Municipality are Rietavas Municipality (22 km), Kretinga Municipality (29 km), Telšiai District Municipality (33 km), Klaipėda District Municipality (37 km), Skuodas District Municipality (44 km).
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