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Lithuania Youth Unemployment

Youth unemployment (ages 15-24)  SL.UEM.1524.ZS

13.76% +0.07pp (+0.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #95 Global Peak 35.74% (2010) Source World Bank

Lithuania Youth Unemployment (1991–2025)

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
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lithuania's youth unemployment?

Lithuania's youth unemployment was 13.76% in 2025. Ranked 95th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest youth unemployment in Lithuania?

Lithuania's youth unemployment peaked at 35.74% in 2010.

What was the lowest youth unemployment in Lithuania?

The lowest youth unemployment in Lithuania was 1.96% in 1991.

How does Lithuania rank in youth unemployment?

Lithuania ranks 95th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for youth unemployment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected youth unemployment of Lithuania in 2026?

Lithuania's youth unemployment is projected to reach 13.68% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the youth unemployment of Lithuania in 2025?

The youth unemployment of Lithuania in 2025 was 13.76%. This ranks 95th in the world.

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