Lithuania Poverty Rate
Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day SI.POV.DDAY
Lithuania's poverty rate was 1.18% in 2025, ranked 31st globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Lithuania's poverty rate stood at 1.18% in 2025, a rise of +0.08pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.18% by 2025. Lithuania ranked 31st globally.
Lithuania’s poverty rate has fallen dramatically since the early 1990s, dropping from an all‑time peak of 14.30 % in 1993 to an all‑time trough of 0.20 % in 1996, and reaching a World Bank‑reported 1.18 % in 2025, ranking it 31st globally. This long‑term decline reflects the country’s transition from a centrally planned economy to a market‑oriented system, accompanied by robust social‑policy reforms and sustained economic growth. The 2025 figure is comparable to peer nations such as the United States (1.32 %) and Chile (1.03 %), indicating that Lithuania now experiences poverty levels similar to those of advanced and upper‑middle‑income economies. The persistence of a low‑single‑digit rate over the past three decades suggests that the social safety net and labour market dynamics have become increasingly effective. Continued improvement will likely depend on maintaining inclusive growth, addressing demographic challenges, and further strengthening targeted assistance programs, which could keep the poverty rate on a downward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.31% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.18% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.18% | +0.08pp | #31 |
| 2023 | 1.10% | +0.30pp | #29 |
| 2022 | 0.80% | +0.50pp | #32 |
| 2021 | 0.30% | −0.20pp | #26 |
| 2020 | 0.50% | −0.10pp | #31 |
| 2019 | 0.60% | −0.40pp | #36 |
| 2018 | 1.00% | −0.20pp | #47 |
| 2017 | 1.20% | −0.30pp | #44 |
| 2016 | 1.50% | +0.50pp | #44 |
| 2015 | 1.00% | −0.70pp | #39 |
| 2014 | 1.70% | +0.50pp | #44 |
| 2013 | 1.20% | +0.10pp | #40 |
| 2012 | 1.10% | +0.20pp | #38 |
| 2011 | 0.90% | −1.10pp | #39 |
| 2010 | 2.00% | −0.70pp | #47 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lithuania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw poverty rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lithuania's poverty rate was 1.18% in 2025. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from the previous year.
Lithuania's poverty rate peaked at 14.30% in 1993.
The lowest poverty rate in Lithuania was 0.20% in 1996.
Lithuania ranks 31st globally in poverty rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.DDAY. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lithuania's poverty rate is projected to reach 1.18% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The poverty rate of Lithuania in 2025 was 1.18%. This ranks 31st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lithuania_poverty-rate,
title = {Lithuania Poverty Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/poverty-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}