Vilnius City Municipality: population and statistics
Vilnius City Municipality has a population of 607,404 (2025) across 401.0 km², or 1,515 people per km². It ranks 1 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 607,404 residents
- 401.0 km²
- 1,515 people/km²
- 103 m
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Vilnius County, Vilnius City Municipality ranks No. 1 by population.
Share of population under 15: 16.4% in Vilnius City Municipality, compared with an average of 15.7% in Vilnius County and 14.1% 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 “Population”.
- Number 1 in Vilnius County for “Population density”.
- “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of population under 15”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 56,162 football pitches.
- Its population density is 34.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vilnius District Municipality, 15.0 km away.
Vilnius City Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Vilnius City 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 | Vilnius City Municipality | Vilnius County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 16.4% | 15.7% | 12.4% | ranked 3 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.5% | 17.8% | 23.3% | ranked 57 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 53.2% | 52.3% | 52.6% | ranked 13 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 40.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 58 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 7.9 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 4 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vilnius City Municipality | Vilnius County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 41.5k€ | 41.5k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Vilnius City 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 | Vilnius City Municipality | Vilnius County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 406 no. | 577 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 2 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.7 no. | 0.7 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 25 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 7,960 no. | 9,473 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 1 of 60 |
Population of Vilnius City Municipality over time
Vilnius City Municipality had 536,947 residents in 2015 and 607,404 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 550,357 |
| 2021 | 556,490 |
| 2022 | 563,012 |
| 2023 | 586,836 |
| 2024 | 602,408 |
| 2025 | 607,404 |
Where is Vilnius City Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Vilnius District Municipality15 km · 108,727
- Trakai District Municipality35 km · 34,863
- Elektrėnai Municipality38 km · 24,622
- Šalčininkai District Municipality40 km · 29,822
- Širvintos District Municipality43 km · 14,575
- Kaišiadorys District Municipality57 km · 28,554
- Molėtai District Municipality60 km · 16,280
- Varėna District Municipality70 km · 19,771
Sunshine and temperatures: Vilnius City Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vilnius City Municipality?
Vilnius City Municipality has 607,404 residents (2025), ranking 1 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Vilnius City Municipality?
Vilnius City Municipality covers 401.0 km², with a density of 1,515 people per km².
Is the population of Vilnius City Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vilnius City Municipality went from 536,947 to 607,404, a change of +13.1%.
Where is Vilnius City Municipality?
Vilnius City Municipality is in Vilnius County. Latitude 54.687, longitude 25.280.
Number of rooms in accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Vilnius City Municipality?
In Vilnius City Municipality, “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments” stands at 7,960 no. (2024), ranking 1 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 170 no..
Share of population under 15: what is the figure for Vilnius City Municipality?
In Vilnius City Municipality, “Share of population under 15” stands at 16.4% (2025), ranking 3 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vilnius City Municipality?
In Vilnius City Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 982 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vilnius City Municipality?
The nearest to Vilnius City Municipality are Vilnius District Municipality (15 km), Trakai District Municipality (35 km), Elektrėnai Municipality (38 km), Šalčininkai District Municipality (40 km), Širvintos District Municipality (43 km).
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