Share of male vs. female employment in industry in Lithuania
Lithuania: Share of male vs. female employment in industry was 36.7% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
36.7%
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
21st
of 186 countries
All-time high
41.8%
in 2008
All-time low
32.5%
in 2001
Years of data
35
1991–2025
Share of male vs. female employment in industry in Lithuania, 1991–2025
Source: ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Lithuania recorded 36.7% for share of male vs. female employment in industry in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of male vs. female employment in industry in Lithuania peaked at 41.8% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 32.5%, in 2001.
Lithuania ranks 21st of 186 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Share of male vs. female employment in industry in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 37.7% | — |
| 1992 | 36.0% | -4.6% |
| 1993 | 35.2% | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 34.6% | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 34.4% | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 34.3% | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 34.9% | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 35.3% | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 32.6% | -7.8% |
| 2000 | 32.8% | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 32.5% | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 34.9% | +7.2% |
| 2003 | 33.9% | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 36.3% | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 37.0% | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 39.6% | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 41.0% | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 41.8% | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 36.9% | -11.8% |
| 2010 | 33.4% | -9.5% |
| 2011 | 33.3% | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 34.6% | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 35.2% | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 34.0% | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 35.2% | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 35.2% | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 35.1% | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 35.0% | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 34.4% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 36.0% | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 35.2% | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 35.0% | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 36.8% | +5.2% |
| 2025 | 36.7% | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35.0% | 32.6% | 37.7% | 9 |
| 2000s | 36.7% | 32.5% | 41.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.5% | 33.3% | 35.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.7% | 34.4% | 36.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
- 18 Croatia 37.0% compare
- 19 United Arab Emirates 36.9% compare
- 20 Suriname 36.8% compare
- 22 Russian Federation 36.7% compare
- 23 Turkmenistan 36.6% compare
- 24 Iran, Islamic Republic of 36.4% compare
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 share of male vs. female employment in industry in Lithuania?
- Share of male vs. female employment in industry in Lithuania was 36.7% in 2025, according to ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of male vs. female employment in industry recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 41.8% in 2008.
- What is the lowest share of male vs. female employment in industry recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.5% in 2001.
- How does Lithuania rank for share of male vs. female employment in industry?
- Lithuania ranks 21st out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of male vs. female employment in industry rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of male vs. female employment in industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of total employment working in the industry sector.