Lithuania: economy and key statistics
Lithuania is number 79 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $95.2 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $32,959. The economy grew by 2.9% in 2025. Unemployment is 6.7%. The economy is 65% services, 22% industry, 2% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 8 R&D labs, 4 startups, 2 Titans.
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National power
Lithuania is number 61 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 40.3 out of 100: economic 58, technology 23, military 31 and human capital 54.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $95.2 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $164.2 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $32,959 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +2.9% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 3.8% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% | 2025 |
| Population | 2.9 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 1.6 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 65% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 22% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 13% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 2% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 73% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 3.2% of GDP | 2025 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 17% | 2024 |
| R&D spending | 1.05% of GDP | 2023 |
| Internet users | 89% of people | 2024 |
Startups in Lithuania
Main export industries
Lithuania exported goods worth about $39.8bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation: $5.6bn (14.1% of goods exports)
- Electrical machinery and equipment: $3.3bn (8.2% of goods exports)
- Furniture: $3.1bn (7.8% of goods exports)
- Vehicles: $2.4bn (6.1% of goods exports)
- Plastics and articles thereof: $2.3bn (5.7% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Europe
- Germany (#3)
- United Kingdom (#5)
- France (#7)
- Russia (#8)
- Italy (#9)
- Spain (#12)
- Türkiye (#16)
- Netherlands (#18)
- Switzerland (#20)
- Poland (#21)
- Belgium (#22)
- Ireland (#23)
- Sweden (#25)
- Austria (#28)
- Norway (#31)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Lithuania?
Lithuania had a GDP of $95.2 billion in 2025, ranking number 79 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Lithuania?
GDP per person in Lithuania was $32,959 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Lithuania growing?
The economy of Lithuania grew by 2.9% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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