Anykščiai District Municipality: population and statistics
Anykščiai District Municipality has a population of 22,003 (2025) across 1,765.0 km², or 12.5 people per km². It ranks 36 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −17.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 22,003 residents
- 1,765.0 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 78 m
Key points
Among the 6 municipalities in Utena County, Anykščiai District Municipality ranks No. 2 by population.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.7 no. in Anykščiai District Municipality, compared with an average of 1.6 no. in Utena County and 1.1 no. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 984 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age of the population”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 247,199 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kupiškis District Municipality, 33.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Utena District Municipality (37,392 residents), 36 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,936 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Anykščiai District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Anykščiai 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 | Anykščiai District Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 10.5% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 55 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.6% | 26.1% | 23.3% | ranked 5 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 52.8% | 52.6% | 52.6% | ranked 22 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 52.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 2 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 4.7 ‰ | 4.7 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 51 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Anykščiai District Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 15k€ | 15k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Anykščiai District Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate in the county (aged 15 and over) (county) (2025) | 14.4% | 14.4% | 6.8% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Anykščiai District Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 38 no. | 207 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 15 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.7 no. | 1.6 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 7 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 281 no. | 1,639 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 20 of 60 |
Population of Anykščiai District Municipality over time
Anykščiai District Municipality had 26,664 residents in 2015 and 22,003 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 23,681 |
| 2021 | 23,321 |
| 2022 | 22,794 |
| 2023 | 22,658 |
| 2024 | 22,372 |
| 2025 | 22,003 |
Where is Anykščiai District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Kupiškis District Municipality34 km · 15,482
- Utena District Municipality36 km · 37,392
- Ukmergė District Municipality36 km · 34,978
- Molėtai District Municipality41 km · 16,280
- Panevėžys District Municipality49 km · 35,390
- Panevėžys City Municipality52 km · 85,774
- Rokiškis District Municipality55 km · 26,857
- Širvintos District Municipality59 km · 14,575
Sunshine and temperatures: Anykščiai District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Anykščiai District Municipality?
Anykščiai District Municipality has 22,003 residents (2025), ranking 36 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Anykščiai District Municipality?
Anykščiai District Municipality covers 1,765.0 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Anykščiai District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Anykščiai District Municipality went from 26,664 to 22,003, a change of −17.5%.
Where is Anykščiai District Municipality?
Anykščiai District Municipality is in Utena County. Latitude 55.533, longitude 25.100.
Median age of the population: what is the figure for Anykščiai District Municipality?
In Anykščiai District Municipality, “Median age of the population” stands at 52.0 years (2025), ranking 2 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 47.5 years.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Anykščiai District Municipality?
In Anykščiai District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.7 no. (2024), ranking 7 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 0.7 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Anykščiai District Municipality?
In Anykščiai District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 984 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Anykščiai District Municipality?
The nearest to Anykščiai District Municipality are Kupiškis District Municipality (34 km), Utena District Municipality (36 km), Ukmergė District Municipality (36 km), Molėtai District Municipality (41 km), Panevėžys District Municipality (49 km).
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