Statistical regions of Lithuania: population and official figures
Lithuania is divided into 2 statistical regions (the EU's NUTS 2 statistical regions). The largest by population is Vidurio ir vakarų Lietuvos regionas with 2,013,937 people (69.7% of the total); the smallest is Sostinės regionas with 876,727. Each page sets the region's economy, jobs, incomes, poverty, health and education figures from Eurostat beside the national and EU figures.
Who governs Lithuania's statistical regions?
Regional development councils (10): Made up of mayors, councillors and state representatives. Regional planning; the former county governor offices were abolished in 2010.
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All 2 statistical regions, largest first
| # | Statistical region | Population | Year | GDP per person (PPS) | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vidurio ir vakarų Lietuvos regionas | 2,013,937 | 2025 | 27,100 | 7.8% |
| 2 | Sostinės regionas | 876,727 | 2025 | 53,000 | 5.1% |
Cities: the largest cities of Lithuania.
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Sources
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset demo_r_d2jan: Population on 1 January, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 1572e74fa245…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset demo_r_d3dens: Population density, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 f4b59fe9d121…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset demo_r_fagec: Live births, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 6a1490d549d5…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset demo_r_magec: Deaths, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 d4821a589633…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset demo_r_mlifexp: Life expectancy at birth, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 62800ed9bbb3…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset edat_lfse_04: Adults (25-64) with a degree-level education, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 6ff9f4bfff72…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset ilc_peps11n: At risk of poverty or social exclusion, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 94dcf245d20e…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset isoc_r_broad_h: Households with broadband, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b02c9a1ef222…)
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