About the Lithuania Counties (Apskritys) Boundary Dataset Download Lithuania Counties (Apskritys) GIS map boundaries (Shapefile & GPKG). Includes 2026 population data. This detailed geographic dataset provides accurate administrative boundaries designed for spatial analysis, territory mapping, and geodemographic routing. Key Features & Sources Coverage: Lithuania (Counties (Apskritys)) Data Formats Included: ESRI Shapefile (.shp) and GeoPackage (.gpkg) Geometry Source: High-precision polygon boundaries derived from OpenStreetMap (OSM). Ready to Use: Compatible with QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo, and other major GIS platforms. Demographic Integration: Includes 2026 population statistics sourced natively from the Statistics Lithuania (Oficialiosios statistikos portalas). Related datasets and resources Administrative boundaries and full polygon dataset for Lithuania: High-precision, ready-to-download boundary polygons covering all administrative levels — ideal for geospatial mapping, territorial analysis, and data enrichment. Demographics dataset for Lithuania: Base demographics data (total population, age, and gender) - free sample available. Get in touch at [email protected] for additional attributes or more granular data. Explore a rich library of Lithuania-specific datasets on our dedicated country page: detailed demographics, high-resolution wealth and income indicators, multi-level administrative boundaries, and a broad spectrum of Points of Interest including major brands and retail locations — all designed to power market analysis, spatial planning, and location intelligence. Data Structure & Sample Records Below is a preview of the dataset's attribute fields to give you an overview of the data structure. Please note that the full dataset contains complete geographic features (geometry) and might have additional columns depending on the locale. id name name:en name:de name:fr name:it admin_level boundary parent_id parent_name population area_km2 pop_dens geometry 2422051 Telšių apskritis Telšiai County Bezirk Telšiai Apskritis de Telšiai None 4 administrative 145193 Lietuva 128163 4346.218409 29 polygon data 2614611 Tauragės apskritis Tauragė County Bezirk Tauragė Apskritis de Tauragė None 4 administrative 145193 Lietuva 88764 4406.198166 20 polygon data 2379167 Klaipėdos apskritis Klaipėda County Bezirk Klaipėda Comté de Klaipeda Contea di Klaipėda 4 administrative 145193 Lietuva 345189 5216.800063 66 polygon data 1933917 Utenos apskritis Utena County Bezirk Utena Apskritis d'Utena Contea di Utena 4 administrative 145193 Lietuva 120443 7187.349158 17 polygon data 2057007 Panevėžio apskritis Panevėžys County Bezirk Panevėžys Apskritis de Panevėžys Contea di Panevėžys 4 administrative 145193 Lietuva 203627 7876.919032 26 polygon data Frequently Asked Questions What file formats are included in my download? Your download includes the administrative boundaries in both ESRI Shapefile (.shp) and GeoPackage (.gpkg) formats. If you need the data in alternative formats (such as GeoJSON, Excel, or PostgreSQL import files), please contact us at [email protected]. What coordinate reference system (projection) is used? All boundary files are delivered in the standard WGS 84 (EPSG:4326) geographic coordinate system. What software can I use to open these files? The datasets are provided in standard geospatial formats and are fully compatible with all major GIS platforms, including QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo, as well as business intelligence tools like Tableau, Power BI, and spatial databases like PostGIS. Where is the boundary geometry sourced from? Our high-precision polygon boundaries are derived from reliable OpenStreetMap (OSM) data, ensuring they are accurate, up-to-date, and suitable for geospatial mapping and territorial analysis. Does this dataset include demographic data? Yes, this specific dataset integrates base demographics data (such as total population) natively sourced from official national statistical institutes. You can view the specific population vintage and source in the "Key Features" section above. For more granular demographic data (age, gender, households), please check out our detailed Geodemographics Datasets linked in the related resources. Can I upgrade to the full country hierarchy later? Absolutely! If you realize you need seamless drill-downs to other administrative levels, you can explore our All-in-One Administrative Boundaries package for Lithuania, which contains the complete hierarchy. Need the data in another format? We can deliver this dataset in alternative formats upon request (GeoJSON, Shapefile, Excel, PostgreSQL import files, etc.). Contact us at [email protected].
