Panevėžys Population 2026

Panevėžys has a population of 85,885, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇱🇹 Lithuania, located in Panevėžys. Roughly 3.1% of Lithuania's population lives here. It is about 6.3× smaller than Vilnius, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

85,885

Rank in Lithuania

Coordinates

55.73°N, 24.36°E

~55 m elevation · Europe/Vilnius

Distance to capital (Vilnius)

130 km

81 miles, straight line

Cities near Panevėžys

Radviliskis16,344 people · ~53 km away
Kėdainiai22,677 people · ~55 km away
Ukmerge20,154 people · ~59 km away
Šiauliai99,462 people · ~69 km away
Jonava26,423 people · ~73 km away
Utena25,397 people · ~82 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Panevėžys?

Panevėžys has a population of 85,885 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Lithuania.

What region is Panevėžys in?

Panevėžys is located in Panevėžys, Lithuania.

Is Panevėžys the capital of Lithuania?

No, the capital of Lithuania is Vilnius, about 130 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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