2011 Lithuanian census

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]

References
  1. STATISTIKOS DEPARTAMENTO GENERALINIO DIREKTORIAUS ĮSAKYMAS DĖL LIETUVOS RESPUBLIKOS 2011 METŲ VISUOTINIO GYVENTOJŲ IR BŪSTŲ SURAŠYMO LAPO (VIENKARTINIO) FORMOS PATVIRTINIMO (GENERAL DIRECTOR OF THE STATISTICS DEPARTMENT ORDER ON THE APPROVAL OF THE 2011 GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA (ONE-TIME) FORM)
  2. 2011 Census summary (in Lithuanian and English)
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