Klaipeda: population and official figures
160,979
In depth
- Economy, jobs and prices in Klaipeda: In the second quarter of 2026 average gross pay in Klaipėda city municipality reached €2,582 a month, 2% below the Lithuanian average and 3rd highest of 60 Lithuanian municipalities.
- Health in Klaipeda: In 2025 Klaipėda city municipality recorded an age-standardised circulatory disease death rate of 545 per 100,000, 8th lowest of 60 Lithuanian municipalities.
- Poverty and living standards in Klaipeda: In 2025 there were 8.4 social assistance recipients per 1,000 residents in Klaipėda city municipality, 5th lowest of 60 Lithuanian municipalities.
- Government budget and revenue in Klaipeda: In 2025 Klaipėda city municipality received €421.12 million in revenue, an increase of 181% since 2016.
How much does Klaipėda spend on schools?
Education is the biggest item in municipal budgets in Klaipėda city municipality: €223.00 million in 2025, 51.4% of all spending, the highest of 60 Lithuanian municipalities.
Source: State Data Agency (Statistics Lithuania), Official Statistics Portal · saved copyWhat is the population of Klaipeda?
Klaipeda had 160,979 residents on 1 January 2025 according to the EU Urban Audit; 15.2% were under 15 and 21.0% were 65 or older.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs Klaipeda growing?
The population grew by 0.5% between 2012 and 2025.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many young children are in childcare in Klaipeda?
71% of children under 5 were in day care or school in 2025 (709 per 1,000).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many students are there in Klaipeda?
8,248 students were enrolled in higher education in Klaipeda in 2025, 51 for every 1,000 residents.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyMore figures
- Municipal education spending in Klaipėda city municipality grew from €68.52 million in 2016 to €223.00 million in 2025. Source: State Data Agency (Statistics Lithuania), Official Statistics Portal · saved copy
Who runs Klaipeda?
In Lithuania, cities and towns are run by regional development councils: Made up of mayors, councillors and state representatives. Regional planning; the former county governor offices were abolished in 2010.
How local power works in Lithuania
Cities of a similar size in Lithuania
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Sources
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