Telšiai District Municipality: population and statistics
Telšiai District Municipality has a population of 38,467 (2025) across 1,439.0 km², or 26.7 people per km². It ranks 15 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 38,467 residents
- 1,439.0 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 151 m
Key points
Among the 4 municipalities in Telšiai County, Telšiai District Municipality ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of women: 53.4% in Telšiai District Municipality, compared with an average of 52.6% in Telšiai County and 52.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 989 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 201,541 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rietavas Municipality, 32.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Šiauliai City Municipality (111,971 residents), 58 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,956 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Telšiai District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Telšiai 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 | Telšiai District Municipality | Telšiai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.4% | ranked 24 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.7% | 21.9% | 23.3% | ranked 24 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 53.4% | 52.6% | 52.6% | ranked 10 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) | 6.2 ‰ | 6.1 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 17 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Telšiai District Municipality | Telšiai County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 18.8k€ | 18.8k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Telšiai 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 | Telšiai 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) | 0.7 no. | 0.7 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 25 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 282 no. | 919 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 19 of 60 |
Population of Telšiai District Municipality over time
Telšiai District Municipality had 44,522 residents in 2015 and 38,467 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 40,529 |
| 2021 | 40,210 |
| 2022 | 39,536 |
| 2023 | 39,141 |
| 2024 | 38,844 |
| 2025 | 38,467 |
Where is Telšiai District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Rietavas Municipality32 km · 7,048
- Plungė District Municipality33 km · 32,764
- Kelmė District Municipality38 km · 24,056
- Mažeikiai District Municipality41 km · 51,584
- Šilalė District Municipality45 km · 20,530
- Akmenė District Municipality47 km · 18,923
- Šiauliai District Municipality49 km · 40,361
- Šiauliai City Municipality58 km · 111,971
Sunshine and temperatures: Telšiai District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Telšiai District Municipality?
Telšiai District Municipality has 38,467 residents (2025), ranking 15 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Telšiai District Municipality?
Telšiai District Municipality covers 1,439.0 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Telšiai District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Telšiai District Municipality went from 44,522 to 38,467, a change of −13.6%.
Where is Telšiai District Municipality?
Telšiai District Municipality is in Telšiai County. Latitude 55.883, longitude 22.383.
Share of women: what is the figure for Telšiai District Municipality?
In Telšiai District Municipality, “Share of women” stands at 53.4% (2025), ranking 10 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 52.6%.
Number of rooms in accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Telšiai District Municipality?
In Telšiai District Municipality, “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments” stands at 282 no. (2024), ranking 19 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 170 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Telšiai District Municipality?
In Telšiai District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 989 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Telšiai District Municipality?
The nearest to Telšiai District Municipality are Rietavas Municipality (32 km), Plungė District Municipality (33 km), Kelmė District Municipality (38 km), Mažeikiai District Municipality (41 km), Šilalė District Municipality (45 km).
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