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Lithuania Unemployment Rate

Unemployment as % of total labor force  SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS

6.73% −0.40pp (-5.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #121 Global Peak 17.81% (2010) Source World Bank

Lithuania Unemployment Rate (1991–2025)

Overview

Lithuania's unemployment rate stood at 6.73% in 2025, a decline of +0.40pp from 2024. The IMF projects 6.60% by 2025. Lithuania ranked 121st globally.

Data & projection

Year Unemployment Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 5.90% - -
2029* IMF 5.90% - -
2028* IMF 5.90% - -
2027* IMF 6.00% - -
2026* IMF 6.10% - -
2025* IMF 6.60% - -
2025 6.73% −0.40pp #121
2024 6.85% −0.02pp #127
2023 6.84% +0.89pp #129
2022 5.96% −1.16pp #110
2021 7.11% −1.38pp #114
2020 8.49% +2.23pp #125
2019 6.26% +0.11pp #111
2018 6.15% −0.93pp #111
2017 7.07% −0.79pp #116
2016 7.86% −1.26pp #120
2015 9.12% −1.58pp #129
2014 10.70% −1.07pp #141
2013 11.77% −1.60pp #145
2012 13.37% −2.03pp #154
2011 15.39% −2.42pp #165
Show all years (1991-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

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 unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lithuania's unemployment rate?

Lithuania's unemployment rate was 6.73% in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 5.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest unemployment rate in Lithuania?

Lithuania's unemployment rate peaked at 17.81% in 2010.

What was the lowest unemployment rate in Lithuania?

The lowest unemployment rate in Lithuania was 1.10% in 1991.

How does Lithuania rank in unemployment rate?

Lithuania ranks 121st globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for unemployment rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected unemployment rate of Lithuania in 2025?

Lithuania's unemployment rate is projected to reach 6.60% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the unemployment rate of Lithuania in 2025?

The unemployment rate of Lithuania in 2025 was 6.73%. This ranks 121st in the world.

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