Lithuania GDP Per Capita (2026)
Lithuania has a developed Baltic economy supported by manufacturing, financial technology, logistics, information technology, services, trade, and transport. GDP per capita provides a useful perspective on how the country’s economic production relates to its relatively small population and helps track long-term economic convergence. Explore Lithuania’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$36,545
Est. in USD
World Rank
#38
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+11.3%
+$3,706
Europe Rank
#25
Out of 43 countries
1. Lithuania GDP Per Capita in 2026
Lithuania’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident within an economy increasingly focused on technology, services, manufacturing, logistics, and exports. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure for comparing Lithuania with larger and smaller economies. It also helps illustrate how productivity and investment translate into economic output per person.
2. Lithuania GDP Per Capita Growth (1995–2026)
3. Lithuania GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,545 | +11.3% |
| 2025 | $32,839 | +11.0% |
| 2024 | $29,598 | +5.7% |
| 2023 | $27,996 | +12.1% |
| 2022 | $24,963 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $23,894 | +17.1% |
| 2020 | $20,407 | +4.1% |
| 2019 | $19,612 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | $19,259 | +14.7% |
| 2017 | $16,796 | +12.5% |
| 2016 | $14,928 | +4.6% |
| 2015 | $14,272 | -13.4% |
| 2014 | $16,474 | +5.3% |
| 2013 | $15,642 | +9.4% |
| 2012 | $14,297 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | $14,267 | +20.4% |
| 2010 | $11,847 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | $11,885 | -20.8% |
| 2008 | $15,010 | +22.0% |
| 2007 | $12,306 | +33.5% |
| 2006 | $9,217 | +17.2% |
| 2005 | $7,861 | +16.9% |
| 2004 | $6,725 | +22.2% |
| 2003 | $5,505 | +32.7% |
| 2002 | $4,148 | +17.4% |
| 2001 | $3,532 | +7.1% |
| 2000 | $3,298 | +5.5% |
| 1999 | $3,126 | -1.7% |
| 1998 | $3,179 | +11.9% |
| 1997 | $2,842 | +21.3% |
| 1996 | $2,343 | +26.1% |
| 1995 | $1,858 | — |
4. Lithuania GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+11.3%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+52.9%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+144.8%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+296.5%
(2006 to 2026)
Lithuania’s GDP per capita has generally risen strongly over the longer term as productivity, wages, exports, digital industries, investment, and European integration have advanced. Inflation, energy prices, external demand, exchange conditions, and demographic trends can affect annual performance. Historical data helps show the country’s economic convergence and changes in output per resident across different periods.
5. Lithuania GDP Per Capita vs Europe and World
Lithuania
$36,545
Europe Average
$59,767
World Average
$25,179
$0
$29,884
$59,767
USD
Lithuania’s GDP per capita is approximately
38.9%
below the
Europe average
and
45.1%
above the world average.
6. Lithuania GDP Per Capita Ranking in Europe
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Slovenia | $40,630 |
| #23 | Czech Republic | $39,795 |
| #24 | Estonia | $37,718 |
| #25 | Lithuania | $36,545 |
| #26 | Portugal | $35,434 |
| #27 | Poland | $31,336 |
| #28 | Slovakia | $31,242 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Lithuania
Lithuania GDP (Nominal)
$105.9 Billion
(2026)
Lithuania GDP Per Capita
$36,545
(2026)
Lithuania’s total GDP measures the complete value of economic production generated nationwide, while GDP per capita relates that output to population. Total GDP shows the overall size of the Lithuanian economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a more complete view of economic development.
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8. Lithuania GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $38,088 | +4.2% |
| 2028 | $40,256 | +5.7% |
| 2029 | $42,299 | +5.1% |
| 2030 | $44,689 | +5.7% |
Lithuania GDP per capita is projected to reach $44,689 by 2030, representing a 22.3% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Lithuania GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Lithuania GDP per capita is estimated at $36,545 in 2026.
It ranks #38 globally and #25 in Europe.
GDP per capita increased by 11.3% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 52.9%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 144.8%.
It is approximately 38.9% below the Europe average.
It is approximately 45.1% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $44,689 by 2030, 22.3% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Lithuania GDP Per Capita FAQs
Lithuania GDP per capita is estimated at $36,545 in 2026.
Lithuania ranks #38 globally and #25 in Europe by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 11.3% compared with 2025.
Lithuania GDP per capita was approximately $14,272 in 2015.
Lithuania GDP per capita is approximately 38.9% below the Europe average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.