Švenčionys District Municipality: population and statistics
Švenčionys District Municipality has a population of 21,459 (2025) across 1,692.0 km², or 12.7 people per km². It ranks 39 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −17.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 21,459 residents
- 1,692.0 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 215 m
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Vilnius County, Švenčionys District Municipality ranks No. 7 by population.
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): 4.5 ‰ in Švenčionys District Municipality, compared with an average of 7.4 ‰ in Vilnius County and 6.6 ‰ nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 982 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vilnius County for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Vilnius County for “Share of population aged 65 and over”.
- “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 236,975 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ignalina District Municipality, 24.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Utena District Municipality (37,392 residents), 53 km away.
Švenčionys District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Švenčionys 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 | Švenčionys District Municipality | Vilnius County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 10.8% | 15.7% | 12.4% | ranked 51 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.6% | 17.8% | 23.3% | ranked 18 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 52.7% | 52.3% | 52.6% | ranked 26 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) | 4.5 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 55 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Švenčionys District Municipality | Vilnius County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 41.5k€ | 41.5k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Švenčionys 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 | Švenčionys District Municipality | Vilnius County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 14 no. | 577 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 45 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.6 no. | 0.7 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 33 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 82 no. | 9,473 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 48 of 60 |
Population of Švenčionys District Municipality over time
Švenčionys District Municipality had 25,869 residents in 2015 and 21,459 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 23,352 |
| 2021 | 22,966 |
| 2022 | 22,478 |
| 2023 | 22,227 |
| 2024 | 21,792 |
| 2025 | 21,459 |
Where is Švenčionys District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Ignalina District Municipality24 km · 13,592
- Molėtai District Municipality48 km · 16,280
- Utena District Municipality53 km · 37,392
- Visaginas Municipality57 km · 19,399
- Vilnius District Municipality60 km · 108,727
- Zarasai District Municipality61 km · 14,027
- Vilnius City Municipality74 km · 607,404
- Širvintos District Municipality80 km · 14,575
Sunshine and temperatures: Švenčionys District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Švenčionys District Municipality?
Švenčionys District Municipality has 21,459 residents (2025), ranking 39 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Švenčionys District Municipality?
Švenčionys District Municipality covers 1,692.0 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Švenčionys District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Švenčionys District Municipality went from 25,869 to 21,459, a change of −17.0%.
Where is Švenčionys District Municipality?
Švenčionys District Municipality is in Vilnius County. Latitude 55.117, longitude 26.167.
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): what is the figure for Švenčionys District Municipality?
In Švenčionys District Municipality, “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)” stands at 4.5 ‰ (2024), ranking 55 of 57 municipalities; the national median is 5.6 ‰.
Number of rooms in accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Švenčionys District Municipality?
In Švenčionys District Municipality, “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments” stands at 82 no. (2024), ranking 48 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 170 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Švenčionys District Municipality?
In Švenčionys District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 982 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Švenčionys District Municipality?
The nearest to Švenčionys District Municipality are Ignalina District Municipality (24 km), Molėtai District Municipality (48 km), Utena District Municipality (53 km), Visaginas Municipality (57 km), Vilnius District Municipality (60 km).
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