Lithuania Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Lithuania's youth unemployment stood at 13.76% in 2025, a rise of +0.07pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.68% by 2026. Lithuania ranked 95th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 13.83% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 13.75% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 13.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.76% | +0.07pp | #95 |
| 2024 | 13.69% | −0.02pp | #99 |
| 2023 | 13.71% | +1.84pp | #102 |
| 2022 | 11.87% | −2.43pp | #87 |
| 2021 | 14.30% | −5.25pp | #90 |
| 2020 | 19.56% | +7.71pp | #116 |
| 2019 | 11.85% | +0.73pp | #91 |
| 2018 | 11.12% | −2.15pp | #82 |
| 2017 | 13.27% | −1.19pp | #93 |
| 2016 | 14.46% | −1.85pp | #95 |
| 2015 | 16.30% | −2.96pp | #101 |
| 2014 | 19.26% | −2.64pp | #114 |
| 2013 | 21.90% | −4.79pp | #125 |
| 2012 | 26.68% | −5.90pp | #141 |
| 2011 | 32.59% | −3.16pp | #159 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lithuania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lithuania's youth unemployment was 13.76% in 2025. Ranked 95th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Lithuania's youth unemployment peaked at 35.74% in 2010.
The lowest youth unemployment in Lithuania was 1.96% in 1991.
Lithuania ranks 95th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lithuania's youth unemployment is projected to reach 13.68% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Lithuania in 2025 was 13.76%. This ranks 95th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lithuania_youth-unemployment,
title = {Lithuania Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}