Klaipėda Population 2026
Klaipėda has a population of 172,292, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇱🇹 Lithuania, located in Klaipėda County. Roughly 6.2% of Lithuania's population lives here. It is about 3.1× smaller than Vilnius, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
172,292
Rank in Lithuania
#3
Coordinates
55.71°N, 21.14°E
~6 m elevation · Europe/Vilnius
Distance to capital (Vilnius)
286 km
178 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Klaipėda?
Klaipėda has a population of 172,292 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Lithuania.
What region is Klaipėda in?
Klaipėda is located in Klaipėda County, Lithuania.
Is Klaipėda the capital of Lithuania?
No, the capital of Lithuania is Vilnius, about 286 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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