The population in Klaipeda city was 182 752 at the beginning of 2010, less by 681 in 2009. Population density is 1 864,8 inhabitants per sq km. Population by age: 14 per cent of the population is aged under 14; 66.3 per cent of the population is aged from 15 to 59 and 19.7 per cent of Klaipeda city population is aged 60 and over. There were 83 376 men and 99 376 women in the city in 2010. After a nation-wide census (2001) it has become known that the ethnic composition of Klaipeda was: Lithuanians 71,3%, Russians 21,3%, Ukrainians 2,4%, Belarusians 1,9 %, Poles 0.39%, Jewish 0,17%, other 2,54%.

If you are looking for a staff to implement your business ideas - try Klaipeda. Klaipėda offers a qualified and competitive work force for your business: the average conditional number of employees in the city is ~73,000. In the mid of 2009, the unemployed in Klaipeda city was 9% of residents of working age. Labour force activity in Klaipeda County (aged 15-64) in 2008 was 70%.

Klaipeda county	€
Average monthly salary (gross)	626
Minimum monthly salary	232
Minimal hourly wage	1,41

 

Data of Department of Statistics to the Government of the Republic of Lithuania.