Net migration in Lithuania
Lithuania: Net migration was -24,618 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Lithuania, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Lithuania stood at -24,618.
That represents a change of down 1,040.7% on the previous year and down 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Lithuania peaked at 72,100 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -78,887, in 2010.
Lithuania ranks 176th of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,997 | 2,328 | 6,522 | 10 |
| 1970s | 7,590 | 6,530 | 8,964 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,282 | -26,985 | 38,648 | 10 |
| 1990s | -20,442 | -25,175 | -8,840 | 10 |
| 2000s | -25,502 | -51,357 | -12,627 | 10 |
| 2010s | -24,194 | -78,887 | 10,665 | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,429 | -24,618 | 72,100 | 6 |
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- 173 Palestine -23,156 compare
- 174 El Salvador -23,934 compare
- 175 Albania -24,230 compare
- 177 Burkina Faso -27,130 compare
- 178 Democratic Republic of Congo -27,309 compare
- 179 Kenya -27,330 compare
More financial sector data for Lithuania
- Official exchange rate 0.885 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 1.17 (2025)
- Net domestic credit 33.79 billion current LCU (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 35.7% (2024)
- Net foreign assets 40.28 billion current LCU (2024)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 35.7% (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector 35.7% (2024)
- Claims on central government, etc. 3.9% (2024)
- GDP deflator: linked series 143.94 base year varies by country (2025)
- Inflation, GDP deflator: linked series 3.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Lithuania?
- Net migration in Lithuania was -24,618 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 72,100 in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was -78,887 in 2010.
- How does Lithuania rank for net migration?
- Lithuania ranks 176th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.