Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data in Lithuania

Lithuania: Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data was 171.8 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
171.8
Change on year
up 8.9%
World rank
5th
of 41 countries
All-time high
171.8
in 2025
All-time low
27.5
in 2000
Years of data
26
2000–2025

Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data in Lithuania, 2000–2025

501001502000201220252000: 27.52001: 27.62002: 28.92003: 30.32004: 32.32005: 36.32006: 42.82007: 50.92008: 60.42009: 57.82010: 54.92011: 56.52012: 59.12013: 62.72014: 65.12015: 68.52016: 73.62017: 80.22018: 88.42019: 932020: 1002021: 1122022: 126.82023: 142.42024: 157.72025: 171.8

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data in Lithuania is 171.8, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.

That represents a change of up 8.9% on the previous year and up 150.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data in Lithuania peaked at 171.8 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 27.5, in 2000.

That places Lithuania 5th out of 41 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data in Lithuania, year by year

Annual values for Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data in Lithuania, 2000 to 2025.
Year Value Change
2000 27.5 —
2001 27.6 +0.4%
2002 28.9 +4.7%
2003 30.3 +4.8%
2004 32.3 +6.6%
2005 36.3 +12.4%
2006 42.8 +17.9%
2007 50.9 +18.9%
2008 60.4 +18.7%
2009 57.8 -4.3%
2010 54.9 -5.0%
2011 56.5 +2.9%
2012 59.1 +4.6%
2013 62.7 +6.1%
2014 65.1 +3.8%
2015 68.5 +5.2%
2016 73.6 +7.4%
2017 80.2 +9.0%
2018 88.4 +10.2%
2019 93 +5.2%
2020 100 +7.5%
2021 112 +12.0%
2022 126.8 +13.2%
2023 142.4 +12.3%
2024 157.7 +10.7%
2025 171.8 +8.9%

Lithuania compared with similar countries

  • Lithuania's 171.8 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 127.7, 1.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
  • Lithuania's 171.8 is above the median for high income countries, which is 127.5, 1.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 39.48 27.5 60.4 10
2010s 70.2 54.9 93 10
2020s 135.12 100 171.8 6

Countries ranked near Lithuania

  1. 3 Bulgaria 183.4 compare
  2. 4 Hungary 174.7 compare
  3. 5 Lithuania 171.8 compare
  4. 7 Romania 170 compare
  5. 8 Poland 167.1 compare
  6. 8 Poland 167.1 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data in Lithuania?
Labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data in Lithuania was 171.8 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data recorded in Lithuania?
The highest recorded value was 171.8 in 2025.
What is the lowest labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data recorded in Lithuania?
The lowest recorded value was 27.5 in 2000.
How does Lithuania rank for labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data?
Lithuania ranks 5th out of 41 countries with data for 2025.
Is labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data rising or falling in Lithuania?
Over the last ten years it is up 150.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lithuania data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data
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Eurostat
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45 places, 1,040 data points, 1996–2025
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