Rietavas Municipality: population and statistics
Rietavas Municipality has a population of 7,048 (2025) across 586.0 km², or 12.0 people per km². It ranks 57 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,048 residents
- 586.0 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 114 m
Key points
Among the 4 municipalities in Telšiai County, Rietavas Municipality ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of population under 15: 13.8% in Rietavas Municipality, compared with an average of 13.7% in Telšiai County and 14.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 983 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 82,073 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Plungė District Municipality (32,764 residents), 22 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,932 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Rietavas Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Rietavas 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 | Rietavas 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) | 22.2% | 21.9% | 23.3% | ranked 35 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 51.8% | 52.6% | 52.6% | ranked 40 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 46.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 38 of 60 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rietavas Municipality | Telšiai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 18.8k€ | 18.8k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Rietavas 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 | Rietavas Municipality | Telšiai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 5 no. | 94 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 55 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.7 no. | 0.7 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 25 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 22 no. | 919 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 59 of 60 |
Population of Rietavas Municipality over time
Rietavas Municipality had 8,186 residents in 2015 and 7,048 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,453 |
| 2021 | 7,381 |
| 2022 | 7,292 |
| 2023 | 7,252 |
| 2024 | 7,114 |
| 2025 | 7,048 |
Where is Rietavas Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Plungė District Municipality22 km · 32,764
- Šilalė District Municipality30 km · 20,530
- Telšiai District Municipality32 km · 38,467
- Klaipėda District Municipality35 km · 69,256
- Kretinga Municipality40 km · 37,425
- Šilutė District Municipality51 km · 38,181
- Klaipeda City Municipality52 km · 160,885
- Neringa Municipality56 km · 4,451
Sunshine and temperatures: Rietavas Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rietavas Municipality?
Rietavas Municipality has 7,048 residents (2025), ranking 57 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Rietavas Municipality?
Rietavas Municipality covers 586.0 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Rietavas Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rietavas Municipality went from 8,186 to 7,048, a change of −13.9%.
Where is Rietavas Municipality?
Rietavas Municipality is in Telšiai County. Latitude 55.725, longitude 21.952.
Number of rooms in accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Rietavas Municipality?
In Rietavas Municipality, “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments” stands at 22 no. (2024), ranking 59 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 170 no..
Share of population under 15: what is the figure for Rietavas Municipality?
In Rietavas Municipality, “Share of population under 15” stands at 13.8% (2025), ranking 12 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rietavas Municipality?
In Rietavas Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 983 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rietavas Municipality?
The nearest to Rietavas Municipality are Plungė District Municipality (22 km), Šilalė District Municipality (30 km), Telšiai District Municipality (32 km), Klaipėda District Municipality (35 km), Kretinga Municipality (40 km).
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