Ignalina District Municipality: population and statistics
Ignalina District Municipality has a population of 13,592 (2025) across 1,447.0 km², or 9.4 people per km². It ranks 54 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −20.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 13,592 residents
- 1,447.0 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 256 m
Key points
Among the 6 municipalities in Utena County, Ignalina District Municipality ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of population under 15: 9.3% in Ignalina District Municipality, compared with an average of 10.7% in Utena County and 14.1% nationally.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.1 no. in Ignalina 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?
- Number 1 in Utena County for “Elevation”.
- “Share of population under 15”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 202,661 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Švenčionys District Municipality (21,459 residents), 24 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,936 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Ignalina District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Ignalina 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 | Ignalina District Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 9.3% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 59 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.8% | 26.1% | 23.3% | ranked 3 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 52.4% | 52.6% | 52.6% | ranked 32 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) | 4.9 ‰ | 4.7 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 47 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ignalina District Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 15k€ | 15k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Ignalina 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 | Ignalina District Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 29 no. | 207 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 21 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.1 no. | 1.6 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 6 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 251 no. | 1,639 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 23 of 60 |
Population of Ignalina District Municipality over time
Ignalina District Municipality had 17,077 residents in 2015 and 13,592 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,053 |
| 2021 | 14,782 |
| 2022 | 14,464 |
| 2023 | 14,147 |
| 2024 | 13,817 |
| 2025 | 13,592 |
Where is Ignalina District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Švenčionys District Municipality24 km · 21,459
- Visaginas Municipality33 km · 19,399
- Zarasai District Municipality37 km · 14,027
- Utena District Municipality40 km · 37,392
- Molėtai District Municipality52 km · 16,280
- Anykščiai District Municipality75 km · 22,003
- Rokiškis District Municipality80 km · 26,857
- Vilnius District Municipality81 km · 108,727
Sunshine and temperatures: Ignalina District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ignalina District Municipality?
Ignalina District Municipality has 13,592 residents (2025), ranking 54 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Ignalina District Municipality?
Ignalina District Municipality covers 1,447.0 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Ignalina District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ignalina District Municipality went from 17,077 to 13,592, a change of −20.4%.
Where is Ignalina District Municipality?
Ignalina District Municipality is in Utena County. Latitude 55.333, longitude 26.233.
Share of population under 15: what is the figure for Ignalina District Municipality?
In Ignalina District Municipality, “Share of population under 15” stands at 9.3% (2025), ranking 59 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ignalina District Municipality?
In Ignalina District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.1 no. (2024), ranking 6 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 0.7 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ignalina District Municipality?
In Ignalina District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 984 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ignalina District Municipality?
The nearest to Ignalina District Municipality are Švenčionys District Municipality (24 km), Visaginas Municipality (33 km), Zarasai District Municipality (37 km), Utena District Municipality (40 km), Molėtai District Municipality (52 km).
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