Zarasai District Municipality: population and statistics
Zarasai District Municipality has a population of 14,027 (2025) across 1,334.0 km², or 10.5 people per km². It ranks 53 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −18.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 14,027 residents
- 1,334.0 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 166 m
Key points
Among the 6 municipalities in Utena County, Zarasai District Municipality ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of population under 15: 10.4% in Zarasai District Municipality, compared with an average of 10.7% in Utena County and 14.1% nationally.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.7 no. in Zarasai 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 970 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Utena County for “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)”.
- “Share of population under 15”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 186,835 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Visaginas Municipality, 23.2 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 3,880 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Zarasai District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Zarasai 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 | Zarasai District Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 10.4% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 57 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.0% | 26.1% | 23.3% | ranked 9 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 52.4% | 52.6% | 52.6% | ranked 32 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 51.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 5 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 5.3 ‰ | 4.7 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 36 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zarasai District Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 15k€ | 15k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Zarasai 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 | Zarasai District Municipality | Utena County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 25 no. | 207 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 27 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) | 164 no. | 1,639 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 33 of 60 |
Population of Zarasai District Municipality over time
Zarasai District Municipality had 17,186 residents in 2015 and 14,027 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,331 |
| 2021 | 15,114 |
| 2022 | 14,790 |
| 2023 | 14,578 |
| 2024 | 14,361 |
| 2025 | 14,027 |
Where is Zarasai District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Visaginas Municipality23 km · 19,399
- Utena District Municipality36 km · 37,392
- Ignalina District Municipality37 km · 13,592
- Rokiškis District Municipality49 km · 26,857
- Švenčionys District Municipality61 km · 21,459
- Molėtai District Municipality68 km · 16,280
- Anykščiai District Municipality69 km · 22,003
- Kupiškis District Municipality74 km · 15,482
Sunshine and temperatures: Zarasai District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zarasai District Municipality?
Zarasai District Municipality has 14,027 residents (2025), ranking 53 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Zarasai District Municipality?
Zarasai District Municipality covers 1,334.0 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Zarasai District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zarasai District Municipality went from 17,186 to 14,027, a change of −18.4%.
Where is Zarasai District Municipality?
Zarasai District Municipality is in Utena County. Latitude 55.667, longitude 26.167.
Share of population under 15: what is the figure for Zarasai District Municipality?
In Zarasai District Municipality, “Share of population under 15” stands at 10.4% (2025), ranking 57 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zarasai District Municipality?
In Zarasai 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 Zarasai District Municipality?
In Zarasai District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 970 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zarasai District Municipality?
The nearest to Zarasai District Municipality are Visaginas Municipality (23 km), Utena District Municipality (36 km), Ignalina District Municipality (37 km), Rokiškis District Municipality (49 km), Švenčionys District Municipality (61 km).
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