Šalčininkai District Municipality: population and statistics
Šalčininkai District Municipality has a population of 29,822 (2025) across 1,491.0 km², or 20.0 people per km². It ranks 26 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 29,822 residents
- 1,491.0 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 190 m
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Vilnius County, Šalčininkai District Municipality ranks No. 5 by population.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.3 no. in Šalčininkai District Municipality, compared with an average of 0.7 no. in Vilnius County and 1.1 no. nationally.
Share of population aged 65 and over: 17.7% in Šalčininkai District Municipality, compared with an average of 17.8% in Vilnius County and 20.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,000 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of population aged 65 and over”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 208,824 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vilnius City Municipality (607,404 residents), 40 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,000 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Šalčininkai District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Šalčininkai 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 | Šalčininkai District Municipality | Vilnius County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 14.1% | 15.7% | 12.4% | ranked 9 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.7% | 17.8% | 23.3% | ranked 55 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 50.4% | 52.3% | 52.6% | ranked 51 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 43.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 51 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 6.8 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 8 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Šalčininkai District Municipality | Vilnius County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 41.5k€ | 41.5k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Šalčininkai District Municipality | Vilnius County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate in the county (aged 15 and over) (county) (2025) | 5.1% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Šalčininkai District Municipality | Vilnius County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 9 no. | 577 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 52 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.3 no. | 0.7 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 55 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 40 no. | 9,473 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 56 of 60 |
Population of Šalčininkai District Municipality over time
Šalčininkai District Municipality had 32,978 residents in 2015 and 29,822 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 30,503 |
| 2021 | 30,052 |
| 2022 | 29,699 |
| 2023 | 29,760 |
| 2024 | 29,863 |
| 2025 | 29,822 |
Where is Šalčininkai District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Vilnius City Municipality40 km · 607,404
- Trakai District Municipality45 km · 34,863
- Vilnius District Municipality45 km · 108,727
- Varėna District Municipality54 km · 19,771
- Elektrėnai Municipality62 km · 24,622
- Širvintos District Municipality81 km · 14,575
- Kaišiadorys District Municipality84 km · 28,554
- Alytus City Municipality86 km · 50,741
Sunshine and temperatures: Šalčininkai District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Šalčininkai District Municipality?
Šalčininkai District Municipality has 29,822 residents (2025), ranking 26 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Šalčininkai District Municipality?
Šalčininkai District Municipality covers 1,491.0 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Šalčininkai District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Šalčininkai District Municipality went from 32,978 to 29,822, a change of −9.6%.
Where is Šalčininkai District Municipality?
Šalčininkai District Municipality is in Vilnius County. Latitude 54.333, longitude 25.367.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Šalčininkai District Municipality?
In Šalčininkai District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.3 no. (2024), ranking 55 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 0.7 no..
Share of population aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Šalčininkai District Municipality?
In Šalčininkai District Municipality, “Share of population aged 65 and over” stands at 17.7% (2025), ranking 55 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Šalčininkai District Municipality?
In Šalčininkai District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,000 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Šalčininkai District Municipality?
The nearest to Šalčininkai District Municipality are Vilnius City Municipality (40 km), Trakai District Municipality (45 km), Vilnius District Municipality (45 km), Varėna District Municipality (54 km), Elektrėnai Municipality (62 km).
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