2011 Lithuanian census explained

The Lithuanian census of 2011 collected demographic data of the country as of March 1, 2011. The census itself was conducted during March-May 2011.[1] This was the second census in Lithuania after the restoration of independence and the first census since its accession to the European Union in 2004.[2]

The census surveyed all permanent residents of Lithuania.[1]

66.7% of population lived in urban areas, 40.2% lived in the major cities. Country's population decreased by about 440 thousand, from 3.48 million in 2001 to 3.043 million in 2011. The urban population decreased by 12.9% (300.9 thousand), rural population – by 12.1% (139.7 thousand)[2]

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Notes and References

  1. https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/TAIS.382376?jfwid=jpvqwiocy STATISTIKOS DEPARTAMENTO GENERALINIO DIREKTORIAUS ĮSAKYMAS DĖL LIETUVOS RESPUBLIKOS 2011 METŲ VISUOTINIO GYVENTOJŲ IR BŪSTŲ SURAŠYMO LAPO (VIENKARTINIO) FORMOS PATVIRTINIMO
  2. https://osp.stat.gov.lt/documents/10180/217110/Lietuvos_gyventojai_2011.pdf/8321a3c1-c8b9-4468-825c-52a7b753f281 2011 Census summary