Lithuania

Continent

Europe

Capital

Vilnius

Population

2,628,186

Sub-Zones

General Information

Basic details about Lithuania

Population:: 2,628,186
Area:: 65,300 sq km
Currency:: euros
Languages:: Lithuanian, Russian 6.8, Polish 5.1, other 1.1, two mother tongues 1.7

Economic Overview

Key economic indicators for Lithuania

GDP:: $134.219 billion
GDP per Capita:: $46,700
GDP Growth:: 0.34%
Inflation:: 9.12%
Unemployment:: 6.96%
Public Debt:: 36.04% of GDP
Credit Rating:: A+ (2020)

Political System

Governance structure of Lithuania

Government Type:: semi-presidential republic
Head of State:: President Gitanas NAUSEDA (since 12 July 2019)
Head of Government:: Prime Minister Gintautas PALUCKAS (since 12 December 2024)
Judiciary:: Supreme Court (consists of 37 judges); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 judges)
Administrative Divisions:: 60 municipalities (savivaldybe, singular - savivaldybe); Akmene, Alytaus Miestas, Alytus, Anksciai, Birstonas, Birzai, Druskininkai, Elektrenai, Ignalina, Jonava, Joniskis, Jurbarkas, Kaisiadorys, Kalvarija, Kauno Miestas, Kaunas, Kazlu Rudos, Kedainiai, Kelme, Klaipedos Miestas, Klaipeda, Kretinga, Kupiskis, Lazdijai, Marijampole, Mazeikiai, Moletai, Neringa, Pagegiai, Pakruojis, Palangos Miestas, Panevezio Miestas, Panevezys, Pasvalys, Plunge, Prienai, Radviliskis, Raseiniai, Rietavas, Rokiskis, Sakiai, Salcininkai, Siauliu Miestas, Siauliai, Silale, Silute, Sirvintos, Skuodas, Svencionys, Taurage, Telsiai, Trakai, Ukmerge, Utena, Varena, Vilkaviskis, Vilniaus Miestas, Vilnius, Visaginas, Zarasai

Major Political Parties

Not specified

International Relations

Global position and alliances

UN Member:: Yes
EU Member:: Yes
Diplomatic Presence:: 2622 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009

Major Alliances and Organizations

EUNATOOECD

Economic Sectors & Trade

Detailed economic breakdown

Major Economic Sectors

Agriculture

2.7% (2023 est.)

Industry

24.2% (2023 est.)

Services

63.1% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

Trade Volume

Exports:: $61.02 billion
Imports:: $57.899 billion

Major Trading Partners

Latvia 11

Poland 8

Germany 7

Netherlands 6

Russia 6

Economic Outlook

Lithuania has a 0.34% GDP growth rate with 9.12% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.