Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Lithuania
Lithuania: Youth unemployment by educational attainment level was 3.3 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.3 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 25.0%
World rank
34th
of 45 countries
All-time high
16.9 Thousand persons
in 1998
All-time low
1.5 Thousand persons
in 2018
Years of data
22
1998–2025
Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Lithuania, 1998–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Lithuania is 3.3 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 25.0% on the previous year and up 73.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Lithuania peaked at 16.9 Thousand persons in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1.5 Thousand persons, in 2018.
Lithuania ranks 34th of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 16.9 Thousand persons | — |
| 1999 | 15.5 Thousand persons | -8.3% |
| 2000 | 11.8 Thousand persons | -23.9% |
| 2001 | 10.8 Thousand persons | -8.5% |
| 2003 | 12.8 Thousand persons | +18.5% |
| 2004 | 5.8 Thousand persons | -54.7% |
| 2009 | 6.7 Thousand persons | +15.5% |
| 2010 | 6.3 Thousand persons | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 4.6 Thousand persons | -27.0% |
| 2013 | 2.6 Thousand persons | -43.5% |
| 2014 | 2.4 Thousand persons | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 1.9 Thousand persons | -20.8% |
| 2016 | 1.9 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.9 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.5 Thousand persons | -21.1% |
| 2019 | 2.2 Thousand persons | +46.7% |
| 2020 | 2.3 Thousand persons | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 1.7 Thousand persons | -26.1% |
| 2022 | 2.3 Thousand persons | +35.3% |
| 2023 | 2.8 Thousand persons | +21.7% |
| 2024 | 4.4 Thousand persons | +57.1% |
| 2025 | 3.3 Thousand persons | -25.0% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 3.3 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.4 Thousand persons, 23% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 3.3 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 21.5 Thousand persons, 15% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.2 Thousand persons | 15.5 Thousand persons | 16.9 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2000s | 9.58 Thousand persons | 5.8 Thousand persons | 12.8 Thousand persons | 5 |
| 2010s | 2.81 Thousand persons | 1.5 Thousand persons | 6.3 Thousand persons | 9 |
| 2020s | 2.8 Thousand persons | 1.7 Thousand persons | 4.4 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
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 youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Lithuania?
- Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Lithuania was 3.3 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth unemployment by educational attainment level recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 16.9 Thousand persons in 1998.
- What is the lowest youth unemployment by educational attainment level recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5 Thousand persons in 2018.
- How does Lithuania rank for youth unemployment by educational attainment level?
- Lithuania ranks 34th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth unemployment by educational attainment level rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.7%. 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 Youth unemployment by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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