Lithuania Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Lithuania's net migration was -24,618 in 2025, ranked 40th globally. This represents a 1,040.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Lithuania's net migration stood at -24,618 in 2025, a decline of +27,235 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -24,472 by 2026. Lithuania ranked 40th globally.
Lithuania’s net migration balance has swung dramatically over the six‑decade series, moving from a modest inflow of 2,328.00 in 1960 to a pronounced outflow of –24,618.00 in 2025, placing the country at rank 40 globally. The most pronounced surge in inflows occurred in 2022 when net migration peaked at 72,100.00, reflecting a brief reversal of the long‑standing emigration trend that had intensified after the country joined the European Union. Conversely, the deepest outflow was recorded in 2010 with a trough of –78,887.00, a period coinciding with the global financial crisis and heightened labor‑market pressures that drove many Lithuanians abroad. Compared with peers of similar rank, Lithuania’s 2025 outflow is slightly larger than Albania’s –24,230.00 and marginally lower than Burkina Faso’s –27,130.00, underscoring a regional pattern of net emigration among small economies. If policy measures succeed in improving domestic wages and retaining skilled workers, the negative migration balance could stabilize or even turn modestly positive in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -56,078 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -40,275 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -24,472 | - | - |
| 2025 | -24,618 | −27,235 | #40 |
| 2024 | 2,617 | −42,318 | #156 |
| 2023 | 44,935 | −27,165 | #185 |
| 2022 | 72,100 | +52,443 | #182 |
| 2021 | 19,657 | −227 | #175 |
| 2020 | 19,884 | +9,219 | #175 |
| 2019 | 10,665 | +14,124 | #168 |
| 2018 | -3,459 | +24,568 | #78 |
| 2017 | -28,027 | +2,585 | #36 |
| 2016 | -30,612 | −8,052 | #33 |
| 2015 | -22,560 | −10,173 | #48 |
| 2014 | -12,387 | +4,382 | #64 |
| 2013 | -16,769 | +4,618 | #55 |
| 2012 | -21,387 | +17,131 | #54 |
| 2011 | -38,518 | +40,369 | #34 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lithuania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lithuania's net migration was -24,618 in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 1,040.7% decrease from the previous year.
Lithuania's net migration peaked at 72,100 in 2022.
The lowest net migration in Lithuania was -78,887 in 2010.
Lithuania ranks 40th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lithuania's net migration is projected to reach -24,472 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Lithuania in 2025 was -24,618. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lithuania_net-migration,
title = {Lithuania Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}