Lithuania Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Lithuania's labor force participation was 62.92% in 2025, ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Lithuania’s labor force participation rate has slipped from an all‑time peak of 66.84 % in 1990 to a trough of 55.14 % in 2006, before modestly recovering to 62.92 % in 2025, placing it 82nd in the world. The 13.70‑percentage‑point decline over the first 16 years reflects the combined impact of demographic ageing, emigration and the restructuring of the post‑Soviet economy, while the subsequent rise signals gradual re‑integration of women and older workers into the labour market. Compared with peers of similar rank, Lithuania’s 2025 rate is marginally lower than Brazil’s 63.14 % and slightly above Belarus’s 62.75 %, suggesting a competitive but still lagging position among economies with comparable participation levels. The 36‑year coverage shows a persistent downward bias that has only been partially offset in the past decade. Further increases will likely depend on policies that boost labour market attachment among under‑represented groups and mitigate out‑migration pressures.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Lithuania's labor force participation was 62.92% in 2025. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Lithuania's labor force participation peaked at 66.84% in 1990.
The lowest labor force participation in Lithuania was 55.14% in 2006.
Lithuania ranks 82nd globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lithuania's labor force participation is projected to reach 63.27% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Lithuania in 2025 was 62.92%. This ranks 82nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lithuania_labor-force-participation,
title = {Lithuania Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/labor-force-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}