Lithuania
Country statistics · 1990–present
Lithuania at a Glance
Lithuania is home to 2.9 million people as of 2024, with a population that is experiencing significant natural population decline. At a GDP per capita of $42,299, it is a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Life expectancy at birth stands at 77.2 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 2.9 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 6.6 and a death rate of 13.0 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -6.4 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -18,485 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Lithuania is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $122 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $42,299 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.5% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 6.1% (2029 IMF projection), indicating moderate unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 77.2 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $2,232 (2024), representing moderate per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 99.8% (2011), reflecting near-universal literacy. 89.2% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 96.7% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.