Annual press conference “Main Economic and Social Indicators 2025”
On 30 January, the State Data Agency (Statistics Lithuania) held its annual press conference “Main Economic and Social Indicators 2025”, presenting the latest official data on Lithuania’s economic development, price and labour market changes, as well as major social and demographic trends.
At the conference, Dr Jūratė Petrauskienė, Director General of the State Data Agency, reviewed key indicators of 2025: gross domestic product (GDP), foreign trade, industry and services statistics, price changes, wages, employment and unemployment, as well as demographic and social trends. These indicators were commented on by economist Dr Nerijus Mačiulis and Dr Daumantas Stumbrys, representative of the Centre for Demographic Research and Expertise.
Stable economic growth: the largest contribution comes from the services sector
In 2025, Lithuania recorded stable economic growth: national GDP amounted to EUR 84 billion at current prices, the real GDP change was positive and stood at 2.7 per cent. The largest positive (1.8 percentage points) influence on the GDP change was made by performance results of enterprises engaged in service, and industry activities (0.6 percentage point).
In 2025, economic growth dynamics varied: at the beginning of 2025, moderate economic growth was recorded (in the first and second quarters – 0.3 and 0.6 per cent respectively), a temporary slowdown was witnessed in the third quarter (0.1 per cent), however, the year ended with a very successful fourth quarter, during which the economy grew by 1.7 per cent.
The value of industrial production increased, however, the results of individual industries differed
In 2025, the total value of industrial production at constant prices amounted to EUR 30.3 billion and, compared to 2024, increased by 2.8 per cent. Over the year, the most significant increase was recorded in the manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products (31.7 per cent), however, the value of output in some other industries decreased significantly.
Prices: inflation remained under control, services became more expensive at a faster pace
In 2025, annual (December 2025, against December 2024) inflation stood at 3.4 per cent. Over the year, prices for consumer goods increased by 2.4, however, the increase in service prices was more pronounced – 5.7 per cent.
In 2025, the overall annual price change was mainly driven by the price increase in alcoholic beverages and tobacco products (8 per cent), as well as services provided by hotels, cafés and restaurants (6.1 per cent). In 2025, a significant price drop was recorded for certain energy goods: prices for electricity decreased by 13.9 per cent, but prices for natural gas increased by 14.7.
International trade in goods: both exports and imports of goods increased
In 2025, exports of goods amounted to EUR 37 billion, imports – EUR 41.4 billion. Compared to 2024, exports increased by 0.6, imports – 5.2 per cent, the international trade balance was negative and amounted to EUR 6.5 billion.
Domestic consumption: turnover of retail trade enterprises increased, while that of catering services slightly decreased
The turnover of enterprises engaged in retail trade, except for trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles, totalled EUR 15.9 billion in 2025 and grew by 3.5 per cent at constant prices. Over the year, the turnover of enterprises engaged in food and beverage service activities dropped by 0.1 per cent and totalled EUR 1.1 billion.
The construction sector remained one of the main drivers of economic growth
In 2025, work carried out by construction enterprises in the country amounted to EUR 4.8 billion at constant prices, which is by 2.4 per cent more than in 2024. The largest increase was recorded for construction of non-residential buildings – the volume of which increased by 19.9 per cent, while the volume of construction of civil engineering structures dropped by 9.2 per cent.
Labour market: wages grew faster than prices,unemployment declined
In 2025, the unemployment rate in the country stood at 6.9 per cent, which is by 0.2 percentage point less than in 2024.In 2025, average gross (before taxes) monthly earnings grew by 8.4 per cent (or EUR 187) and totalled EUR 2,410, while the average net monthly earnings amounted to EUR 1,474 (grew by 7.8 per cent (or EUR 106).Over the year, real earnings grew by 3.9 per cent.
Demographic trends: positive migration
As of 1 January 2026, the resident population of Lithuania totalled 2 million 886.9 thousand, which is by 3.8 thousand (0.1 per cent) less than a year ago. In 2025, net international migration remained positive: 44.7 thousand immigrated, 28.5 thousand emigrated (a difference of 16.2 thousand).
Recording of the conference can be found:
On the YouTube platform (internet link:https://youtube.com/live/iUUpLP3G300)
On the 15min portal (internet link: https://www.15min.lt/gyvai/spaudos-konferencija-2025-m-pagrindiniai-ekonominiai-ir-socialiniai-rodikliai-11680)
On the Facebook social network (internet link: https://fb.me/e/9Csorb8a8)
For presentation slides click here.