Utena District Municipality: population and statistics
Utena District Municipality has a population of 37,392 (2025) across 1,229.0 km², or 30.4 people per km². It ranks 18 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 37,392 residents
- 1,229.0 km²
- 30 people/km²
- 152 m
Key points
Among the 6 municipalities in Utena County, Utena District Municipality ranks No. 1 by population.
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): 4.7 ‰ in Utena District Municipality, compared with an average of 4.7 ‰ in Utena County and 6.6 ‰ nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 981 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Utena County for “Population”.
- “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 172,129 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Molėtai District Municipality, 34.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vilnius District Municipality (108,727 residents), 86 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,924 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Utena District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Utena 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 | Utena District Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 10.9% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 49 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.3% | 26.1% | 23.3% | ranked 20 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 52.1% | 52.6% | 52.6% | ranked 37 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) | 4.7 ‰ | 4.7 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 51 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Utena District Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 15k€ | 15k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Utena 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 | Utena District Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 41 no. | 207 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 14 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.0 no. | 1.6 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 17 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 208 no. | 1,639 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 25 of 60 |
Population of Utena District Municipality over time
Utena District Municipality had 40,744 residents in 2015 and 37,392 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 37,634 |
| 2021 | 37,509 |
| 2022 | 37,266 |
| 2023 | 37,670 |
| 2024 | 39,539 |
| 2025 | 37,392 |
Where is Utena District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Molėtai District Municipality35 km · 16,280
- Anykščiai District Municipality36 km · 22,003
- Zarasai District Municipality36 km · 14,027
- Ignalina District Municipality40 km · 13,592
- Rokiškis District Municipality50 km · 26,857
- Švenčionys District Municipality53 km · 21,459
- Visaginas Municipality54 km · 19,399
- Kupiškis District Municipality55 km · 15,482
Sunshine and temperatures: Utena District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Utena District Municipality?
Utena District Municipality has 37,392 residents (2025), ranking 18 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Utena District Municipality?
Utena District Municipality covers 1,229.0 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Utena District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Utena District Municipality went from 40,744 to 37,392, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Utena District Municipality?
Utena District Municipality is in Utena County. Latitude 55.500, longitude 25.667.
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): what is the figure for Utena District Municipality?
In Utena District Municipality, “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)” stands at 4.7 ‰ (2024), ranking 51 of 57 municipalities; the national median is 5.6 ‰.
Number of accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Utena District Municipality?
In Utena District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments” stands at 41 no. (2024), ranking 14 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 22 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Utena District Municipality?
In Utena District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 981 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Utena District Municipality?
The nearest to Utena District Municipality are Molėtai District Municipality (35 km), Anykščiai District Municipality (36 km), Zarasai District Municipality (36 km), Ignalina District Municipality (40 km), Rokiškis District Municipality (50 km).
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