Lithuania: immigration

How many immigrants come to Lithuania?

51,845 people immigrated to Lithuania in 2024, according to Eurostat's immigration data. 18,897 were Lithuanian citizens returning or moving to the country, and 32,948 were foreign citizens or stateless. The largest groups of foreign immigrants were citizens of Ukraine (6,984), Belarus (5,223) and Uzbekistan (3,231).

In the same year 28,705 people emigrated from Lithuania. Immigrants are people who settle in the country for at least twelve months.

Official sources: Eurostat: Immigration by citizenship (migr_imm1ctz) · Eurostat: Emigration by citizenship (migr_emi1ctz)

How many people seek asylum in Lithuania?

330 people applied for asylum in Lithuania for the first time in 2025, according to Eurostat's asylum data. In 2024 there were 295 first-time applicants.

A first-time applicant is someone applying for international protection in the country for the first time; repeat applications are counted separately. The figures do not include people from Ukraine who receive temporary protection, which Eurostat records in a separate dataset.

Official sources: Eurostat: Asylum applicants by citizenship, annual data (migr_asyappctza)

What is the population of Lithuania?

Lithuania had 2,890,664 inhabitants on 1 January 2025, according to Eurostat's population data.

The population on 1 January counts usual residents, including foreign citizens who live in the country. It changes through births, deaths and migration. In 2024, 51,845 people immigrated to Lithuania and 28,705 emigrated, according to Eurostat's migration data, so migration added to the population that year.

Official sources: Eurostat: Population on 1 January by age and sex (demo_pjan) · Eurostat: Immigration by citizenship (migr_imm1ctz)

How many immigrants live in Lithuania?

The UN Population Division puts the share of people born abroad in Lithuania at 6.1% in 2024. It was 4.7% in 2015. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 11.7%, and Lithuania placed 39th highest of 52. Worldwide: 84th of 193.

What is net migration in Lithuania?

In 2025, net migration in Lithuania was -24,618, according to the UN Population Division. Its high point since 2005 was 2022, at 72,100; its low point was 2010, at -78,887. It is 43rd highest of 52 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 158. Of 193 countries with 2025 data, 154th highest.

How many refugees live in Lithuania?

According to UNHCR, the number of refugees in the country in Lithuania was 54,381 in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2023, at 80,225; its low point was 2005, at 527. Europe & Central Asia median: 62,365; Lithuania is 26th highest of 50. Worldwide: 62nd of 169.

How many people from Lithuania are refugees?

UNHCR puts the number of refugees from the country living abroad in Lithuania at 101 in 2025. Since 2005 it has ranged from 54 (2021) to 1,440 (2005). Europe & Central Asia median: 533; Lithuania is 36th highest of 49. Of 189 countries with 2025 data, 150th highest.

How much money do migrants send home to Lithuania?

The latest figure from the World Bank, for 2025, is 1.4% of GDP. The peak was 4.6% of GDP in 2010 and the low 1.0% of GDP in 2022. It is 23rd highest of 47 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 1.4% of GDP. Worldwide: 72nd of 127.