Molėtai District Municipality: population and statistics
Molėtai District Municipality has a population of 16,280 (2025) across 1,368.0 km², or 11.9 people per km². It ranks 49 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −15.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 16,280 residents
- 1,368.0 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 150 m
Key points
Among the 6 municipalities in Utena County, Molėtai District Municipality ranks No. 4 by population.
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): 4.3 ‰ in Molėtai District Municipality, compared with an average of 4.7 ‰ in Utena County and 6.6 ‰ nationally.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.5 no. in Molėtai 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 969 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Utena County for “Number of accommodation establishments”.
- Number 1 in Utena County for “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 191,597 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Utena District Municipality (37,392 residents), 35 km away.
Molėtai District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Molėtai 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 | Molėtai District Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 10.3% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 58 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.5% | 26.1% | 23.3% | ranked 19 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 51.6% | 52.6% | 52.6% | ranked 44 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 49.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 17 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 4.3 ‰ | 4.7 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 56 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Molėtai District Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 15k€ | 15k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Molėtai 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 | Molėtai District Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 57 no. | 207 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 9 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.5 no. | 1.6 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 5 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 612 no. | 1,639 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 10 of 60 |
Population of Molėtai District Municipality over time
Molėtai District Municipality had 19,349 residents in 2015 and 16,280 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 17,487 |
| 2021 | 17,222 |
| 2022 | 16,926 |
| 2023 | 16,762 |
| 2024 | 16,516 |
| 2025 | 16,280 |
Where is Molėtai District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Utena District Municipality35 km · 37,392
- Širvintos District Municipality40 km · 14,575
- Anykščiai District Municipality41 km · 22,003
- Ukmergė District Municipality43 km · 34,978
- Švenčionys District Municipality48 km · 21,459
- Ignalina District Municipality52 km · 13,592
- Vilnius District Municipality54 km · 108,727
- Vilnius City Municipality60 km · 607,404
Sunshine and temperatures: Molėtai District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Molėtai District Municipality?
Molėtai District Municipality has 16,280 residents (2025), ranking 49 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Molėtai District Municipality?
Molėtai District Municipality covers 1,368.0 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Molėtai District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Molėtai District Municipality went from 19,349 to 16,280, a change of −15.9%.
Where is Molėtai District Municipality?
Molėtai District Municipality is in Utena County. Latitude 55.217, longitude 25.433.
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): what is the figure for Molėtai District Municipality?
In Molėtai District Municipality, “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)” stands at 4.3 ‰ (2024), ranking 56 of 57 municipalities; the national median is 5.6 ‰.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Molėtai District Municipality?
In Molėtai District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.5 no. (2024), ranking 5 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 0.7 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Molėtai District Municipality?
In Molėtai District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 969 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Molėtai District Municipality?
The nearest to Molėtai District Municipality are Utena District Municipality (35 km), Širvintos District Municipality (40 km), Anykščiai District Municipality (41 km), Ukmergė District Municipality (43 km), Švenčionys District Municipality (48 km).
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