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Lithuania Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

62.92% −0.19pp (-0.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #82 Global Peak 66.84% (1990) Source World Bank

Lithuania Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Lithuania's labor force participation stood at 62.92% in 2025, a decline of +0.19pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 63.27% by 2026. Lithuania ranked 82nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 63.59% - -
2027* trend 63.43% - -
2026* trend 63.27% - -
2025 62.92% −0.19pp #82
2024 63.10% +0.22pp #83
2023 62.89% +0.14pp #85
2022 62.75% +0.45pp #82
2021 62.30% −0.36pp #81
2020 62.66% +0.59pp #71
2019 62.07% +0.53pp #89
2018 61.54% +0.93pp #88
2017 60.61% +0.31pp #94
2016 60.31% +1.16pp #104
2015 59.15% +0.22pp #115
2014 58.93% +0.94pp #115
2013 57.99% +0.24pp #122
2012 57.75% +0.34pp #124
2011 57.40% +0.77pp #126
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +20.1% GDP growth 2.8% C/A balance 3.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Lithuania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lithuania's labor force participation?

Lithuania's labor force participation was 62.92% in 2025. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Lithuania?

Lithuania's labor force participation peaked at 66.84% in 1990.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Lithuania?

The lowest labor force participation in Lithuania was 55.14% in 2006.

How does Lithuania rank in labor force participation?

Lithuania ranks 82nd globally in labor force participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for labor force participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected labor force participation of Lithuania in 2026?

Lithuania's labor force participation is projected to reach 63.27% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Lithuania in 2025?

The labor force participation of Lithuania in 2025 was 62.92%. This ranks 82nd in the world.

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