Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Lithuania
Lithuania: Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational was 38.8 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
38.8 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 6.6%
World rank
28th
of 48 countries
All-time high
155.8 Thousand persons
in 2001
All-time low
19 Thousand persons
in 2008
Years of data
27
1999–2025
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Lithuania, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Lithuania recorded 38.8 Thousand persons for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in 2025.
That represents a change of up 6.6% on the previous year and down 32.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Lithuania peaked at 155.8 Thousand persons in 2001 and was at its lowest, 19 Thousand persons, in 2008.
That places Lithuania 28th out of 48 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 82.7 Thousand persons | — |
| 2000 | 135.5 Thousand persons | +63.8% |
| 2001 | 155.8 Thousand persons | +15.0% |
| 2002 | 120.5 Thousand persons | -22.7% |
| 2003 | 96 Thousand persons | -20.3% |
| 2004 | 91.1 Thousand persons | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 68.8 Thousand persons | -24.5% |
| 2006 | 39.7 Thousand persons | -42.3% |
| 2007 | 20.9 Thousand persons | -47.4% |
| 2008 | 19 Thousand persons | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 49.9 Thousand persons | +162.6% |
| 2010 | 112.7 Thousand persons | +125.9% |
| 2011 | 118.8 Thousand persons | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 96.8 Thousand persons | -18.5% |
| 2013 | 74.1 Thousand persons | -23.5% |
| 2014 | 70.7 Thousand persons | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 57.5 Thousand persons | -18.7% |
| 2016 | 44.5 Thousand persons | -22.6% |
| 2017 | 38.7 Thousand persons | -13.0% |
| 2018 | 29 Thousand persons | -25.1% |
| 2019 | 28.2 Thousand persons | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 36.5 Thousand persons | +29.4% |
| 2021 | 38.4 Thousand persons | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 35 Thousand persons | -8.9% |
| 2023 | 35.1 Thousand persons | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 36.4 Thousand persons | +3.7% |
| 2025 | 38.8 Thousand persons | +6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 82.7 Thousand persons | 82.7 Thousand persons | 82.7 Thousand persons | 1 |
| 2000s | 79.72 Thousand persons | 19 Thousand persons | 155.8 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 67.1 Thousand persons | 28.2 Thousand persons | 118.8 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.7 Thousand persons | 35 Thousand persons | 38.8 Thousand persons | 6 |
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More work & labour data for Lithuania
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.28 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.32 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.22 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1248 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1,880 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 526.79 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 615.89 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 592.78 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1,209 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Lithuania?
- Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Lithuania was 38.8 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 155.8 Thousand persons in 2001.
- What is the lowest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 19 Thousand persons in 2008.
- How does Lithuania rank for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational?
- Lithuania ranks 28th out of 48 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.5%. 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 Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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