Lithuania FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Lithuania's fdi outflows was -0.90% in 2025, ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 195.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
Lithuania's fdi outflows stood at -0.90% in 2025, a decline of +1.83% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.90% by 2025. Lithuania ranked 162nd globally.
Lithuania’s foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows have swung dramatically over the 31‑year series, moving from a modest positive balance of 0.01 in 1995 to a pronounced negative position of –0.90 in 2025, ranking 162nd globally. The apex of outbound investment arrived in 2020, when outflows peaked at 6.84, reflecting a period of robust overseas expansion that coincided with the country’s post‑Eurozone integration surge. A sharp reversal followed, and the all‑time trough of –1.13 was recorded in 2022, signalling a rapid contraction of Lithuanian capital abroad amid global uncertainty and tighter financing conditions. Compared with peers, Lithuania’s 2025 outflow of –0.90 is closely aligned with the United Kingdom’s –0.89, but remains less negative than Lebanon’s –1.02 and Kyrgyz Republic’s –1.14, underscoring a relatively moderate outflow stance. If domestic investment incentives improve and external financing conditions stabilise, the downward trajectory of outflows could be moderated, potentially restoring a modest net inflow position in the medium term.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -3.03% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -1.97% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.90% | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.90% | −1.83% | #162 |
| 2024 | 0.94% | −2.08% | #114 |
| 2023 | 3.02% | +4.15% | #158 |
| 2022 | -1.13% | −3.03% | #10 |
| 2021 | 1.89% | −4.95% | #134 |
| 2020 | 6.84% | +2.92% | #166 |
| 2019 | 3.92% | +2.00% | #158 |
| 2018 | 1.92% | +0.97% | #144 |
| 2017 | 0.94% | −1.18% | #112 |
| 2016 | 2.12% | +1.27% | #139 |
| 2015 | 0.86% | −0.27% | #110 |
| 2014 | 1.13% | +0.41% | #113 |
| 2013 | 0.72% | −0.27% | #92 |
| 2012 | 0.99% | −0.90% | #110 |
| 2011 | 1.89% | +1.60% | #125 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lithuania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lithuania's fdi outflows was -0.90% in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 195.6% decrease from the previous year.
Lithuania's fdi outflows peaked at 6.84% in 2020.
The lowest fdi outflows in Lithuania was -1.13% in 2022.
Lithuania ranks 162nd globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lithuania's fdi outflows is projected to reach -0.90% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Lithuania in 2025 was -0.90%. This ranks 162nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lithuania_fdi-outflows,
title = {Lithuania FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}