Kaunas Population 2026

Kaunas has a population of 289,380, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇱🇹 Lithuania, located in Kaunas. Roughly 10% of Lithuania's population lives here. It is about 1.9× smaller than Vilnius, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kaunas (capital Vilnius shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

289,380

Rank in Lithuania

Coordinates

54.90°N, 23.91°E

~96 m elevation · Europe/Vilnius

Distance to capital (Vilnius)

91 km

57 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kaunas

City	Population	Rank in Lithuania
Jonava	26,423	#9
Kėdainiai	22,677	#11

Cities near Kaunas

Jonava26,423 people · ~31 km away
Kėdainiai22,677 people · ~43 km away
Marijampolė34,975 people · ~52 km away
Alytus49,195 people · ~57 km away
Ukmerge20,154 people · ~66 km away
Vilnius542,366 people · ~91 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kaunas?

Kaunas has a population of 289,380 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Lithuania.

What region is Kaunas in?

Kaunas is located in Kaunas, Lithuania.

Is Kaunas the capital of Lithuania?

No, the capital of Lithuania is Vilnius, about 91 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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