Lithuania: economy

What is the inflation rate in Lithuania?

Consumer prices in Lithuania were 6.1% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier, according to Eurostat's flash estimate of the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP). Prices rose 0.9% on August. Energy prices were up 32.9% and services 6.9%, according to the detailed HICP dataset. Euro area inflation was 3.8% in the same month.

The HICP is calculated in the same way in every EU country, so rates can be compared. The flash estimate may be revised when the full data for the month are published.

Official sources: Eurostat: HICP - all items (teicp000) · Eurostat: HICP - ECOICOP ver.2, monthly data (prc_hicp_minr)

How fast is Lithuania's economy growing?

Lithuania's GDP was 3.9% higher in real terms in the second quarter of 2026 than a year earlier, according to Eurostat's quarterly national accounts, updated on 15 October 2026. Compared with the first quarter, GDP grew 1.4%. In the first quarter, growth was 2.8% on the year and 0.1% on the quarter.

The figures are chain-linked volumes, which remove the effect of price changes, and are seasonally and calendar adjusted. Quarterly estimates are revised as more source data arrive.

Official sources: Eurostat: GDP and main components, quarterly data (namq_10_gdp)

What is Lithuania's GDP per capita?

Lithuania's GDP per person was 29,460 euros in 2025 at current prices, according to Eurostat's per capita national accounts. That was 70.6% of the EU average per person at current prices.

GDP per capita divides the value of all goods and services produced by the population. Comparisons at current prices in euros do not account for differences in price levels between countries; Eurostat publishes figures in purchasing power standards for that purpose. GDP per capita is an average and does not show how income is shared.

Official sources: Eurostat: GDP and main components per capita (nama_10_pc)

What is the interest rate in Lithuania?

The European Central Bank's deposit facility rate, which applies in Lithuania as a euro area member, has been 2.50% since 16 September 2026, according to the ECB's key interest rates page. The main refinancing rate is 2.65% and the marginal lending rate 2.90%. Before that date the deposit rate was 2.25%, set from 17 June 2026.

The deposit facility rate is what banks earn on overnight deposits with the Eurosystem, and it is the rate through which the ECB steers monetary policy. The Bank of Lithuania takes part in these decisions through the ECB Governing Council.

Official sources: ECB: Key ECB interest rates

Is Lithuania's economy growing?

2.9%: that is real GDP growth in Lithuania for 2025, according to the World Bank. Since 2005 it has ranged from -14.8% (2009) to 11.1% (2007). Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 2.1%, and Lithuania placed 18th highest of 49. World rank, highest first: 103rd of 180.

What is GDP per capita in Lithuania?

The World Bank puts GDP per person in Lithuania at $32,959 in 2025. That is the highest since at least 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was $28,420, and Lithuania placed 22nd highest of 49. World rank, highest first: 33rd of 180.

How does Lithuania's income per person compare after prices?

The latest figure from the World Bank, for 2025, is $56,838 in international dollars. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Europe & Central Asia median: $50,946 in international dollars; Lithuania is 21st highest of 49. Of 179 countries with 2025 data, 34th highest.

How big are Lithuania's exports?

According to the World Bank, exports of goods and services in Lithuania was 73.0% of GDP in 2025. Since 2005 it has ranged from 51.6% of GDP (2007) to 87.3% of GDP (2022). Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 47.7% of GDP, and Lithuania placed 10th highest of 46. World rank, highest first: 15th of 133.

Does Lithuania have a current account surplus or deficit?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 0.9% of GDP. Its high point since 2005 was 2020, at 7.2% of GDP; its low point was 2007, at -15.3% of GDP. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was -0.3% of GDP, and Lithuania placed 19th highest of 47. World rank, highest first: 47th of 132.

How much foreign investment does Lithuania receive?

The IMF puts net inflows of foreign direct investment in Lithuania at 3.2% of GDP in 2025. The peak was 7.9% of GDP in 2020 and the low -1.0% of GDP in 2009. Europe & Central Asia median: 1.9% of GDP; Lithuania is 13th highest of 49. Of 179 countries with 2025 data, 59th highest.