Visaginas Municipality: population and statistics
Visaginas Municipality has a population of 19,399 (2025) across 58.0 km², or 334 people per km². It ranks 44 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 19,399 residents
- 58.0 km²
- 334 people/km²
- 160 m
Key points
Among the 6 municipalities in Utena County, Visaginas Municipality ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of population aged 65 and over: 29.2% in Visaginas Municipality, compared with an average of 26.1% in Utena County and 20.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 986 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Utena County for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Utena County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Share of population aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,123 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zarasai District Municipality, 23.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Utena District Municipality (37,392 residents), 54 km away.
Visaginas Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Visaginas 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 | Visaginas Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 12.0% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 36 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.2% | 26.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 54.2% | 52.6% | 52.6% | ranked 6 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 53.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 1 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 4.3 ‰ | 4.7 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 56 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Visaginas Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 15k€ | 15k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Visaginas 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 | Visaginas Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 17 no. | 207 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 38 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.9 no. | 1.6 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 20 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 123 no. | 1,639 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 41 of 60 |
Population of Visaginas Municipality over time
Visaginas Municipality had 20,982 residents in 2015 and 19,399 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 19,575 |
| 2021 | 19,633 |
| 2022 | 19,404 |
| 2023 | 19,652 |
| 2024 | 19,587 |
| 2025 | 19,399 |
Where is Visaginas Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Zarasai District Municipality23 km · 14,027
- Ignalina District Municipality33 km · 13,592
- Utena District Municipality54 km · 37,392
- Švenčionys District Municipality57 km · 21,459
- Rokiškis District Municipality71 km · 26,857
- Molėtai District Municipality79 km · 16,280
- Anykščiai District Municipality89 km · 22,003
- Kupiškis District Municipality97 km · 15,482
Sunshine and temperatures: Visaginas Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Visaginas Municipality?
Visaginas Municipality has 19,399 residents (2025), ranking 44 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Visaginas Municipality?
Visaginas Municipality covers 58.0 km², with a density of 334 people per km².
Is the population of Visaginas Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Visaginas Municipality went from 20,982 to 19,399, a change of −7.5%.
Where is Visaginas Municipality?
Visaginas Municipality is in Utena County. Latitude 55.587, longitude 26.509.
Share of population aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Visaginas Municipality?
In Visaginas Municipality, “Share of population aged 65 and over” stands at 29.2% (2025), ranking 1 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Number of rooms in accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Visaginas Municipality?
In Visaginas Municipality, “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments” stands at 123 no. (2024), ranking 41 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 170 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Visaginas Municipality?
In Visaginas Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 986 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Visaginas Municipality?
The nearest to Visaginas Municipality are Zarasai District Municipality (23 km), Ignalina District Municipality (33 km), Utena District Municipality (54 km), Švenčionys District Municipality (57 km), Rokiškis District Municipality (71 km).
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