Lithuania Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Lithuania's government debt to gdp was 41.79% in 2025, ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 9.3% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1998–2025.
Overview
Lithuania's government debt to gdp stood at 41.79% in 2025, a rise of +3.56% from 2024. The IMF projects 41.79% by 2025. Lithuania ranked 122nd globally.
Lithuania’s government debt-to‑GDP ratio has risen steadily since the late 1990s, moving from 21.70 in 1998 to an all‑time peak of 45.89 in 2020, before easing to 41.78 in 2025, placing the country 122nd in the world. The trough of 14.59 recorded in 2008 reflects the pre‑crisis fiscal discipline that was later eroded by expansive fiscal responses to the COVID‑19 pandemic, which pushed debt to its highest level. Compared with peers of similar ranking, Lithuania’s 2025 figure of 41.78 is marginally below Guinea’s 42.20 and very close to Paraguay’s 41.71, indicating that its debt burden aligns with other emerging economies rather than the lower‑debt profiles of advanced European peers. The post‑pandemic decline from the 2020 peak suggests a modest consolidation path, but any resurgence of fiscal stimulus or slowdown in growth could halt the downward trend, while continued primary surpluses would likely keep the ratio on a gradual decline.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 54.49% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 52.89% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 51.13% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 49.16% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 45.89% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 41.79% | - | - |
| 2025 | 41.79% | +3.56% | #122 |
| 2024 | 38.22% | +0.88% | #49 |
| 2023 | 37.34% | −0.72% | #45 |
| 2022 | 38.06% | −5.23% | #49 |
| 2021 | 43.30% | −2.59% | #55 |
| 2020 | 45.89% | +10.30% | #55 |
| 2019 | 35.59% | +2.25% | #44 |
| 2018 | 33.34% | −6.00% | #43 |
| 2017 | 39.34% | −0.64% | #62 |
| 2016 | 39.97% | −2.60% | #69 |
| 2015 | 42.57% | +1.86% | #91 |
| 2014 | 40.71% | +1.86% | #92 |
| 2013 | 38.85% | −1.05% | #91 |
| 2012 | 39.90% | +2.44% | #105 |
| 2011 | 37.46% | +0.76% | #99 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lithuania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Global economic concerns, including a slide in US futures and rising oil prices, could indirectly impact Lithuania's economic growth and government revenues, potentially affecting its 41.79% Government Debt
Frequently Asked Questions
Lithuania's government debt to gdp was 41.79% in 2025. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 9.3% increase from the previous year.
Lithuania's government debt to gdp peaked at 45.89% in 2020.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Lithuania was 14.59% in 2008.
Lithuania ranks 122nd globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Lithuania's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 41.79% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Lithuania in 2025 was 41.79%. This ranks 122nd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Lithuania Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}