Net migration metrics in Lithuania
Lithuania: Net migration metrics was 44,935 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
44,935
Change on year
down 37.7%
World rank
31st
of 236 countries
All-time high
72,100
in 2022
All-time low
-78,887
in 2010
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Lithuania, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Lithuania is 44,935, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 37.7% on the previous year and up 368.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Lithuania peaked at 72,100 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -78,887, in 2010.
That places Lithuania 31st out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 9,825 | — |
| 1960 | 2,328 | -76.3% |
| 1961 | 2,550 | +9.5% |
| 1962 | 2,899 | +13.7% |
| 1963 | 3,428 | +18.2% |
| 1964 | 3,820 | +11.4% |
| 1965 | 4,196 | +9.8% |
| 1966 | 4,799 | +14.4% |
| 1967 | 5,251 | +9.4% |
| 1968 | 6,522 | +24.2% |
| 1969 | 4,179 | -35.9% |
| 1970 | 6,530 | +56.3% |
| 1971 | 7,130 | +9.2% |
| 1972 | 7,185 | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 7,327 | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 7,757 | +5.9% |
| 1975 | 8,170 | +5.3% |
| 1976 | 8,581 | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 8,964 | +4.5% |
| 1978 | 7,328 | -18.3% |
| 1979 | 6,932 | -5.4% |
| 1980 | 7,412 | +6.9% |
| 1981 | 7,752 | +4.6% |
| 1982 | 8,163 | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 8,585 | +5.2% |
| 1984 | 8,835 | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 9,417 | +6.6% |
| 1986 | 10,177 | +8.1% |
| 1987 | 10,820 | +6.3% |
| 1988 | 38,648 | +257.2% |
| 1989 | -26,985 | -169.8% |
| 1990 | -8,840 | -67.2% |
| 1991 | -10,744 | +21.5% |
| 1992 | -25,175 | +134.3% |
| 1993 | -23,949 | -4.9% |
| 1994 | -24,104 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | -23,509 | -2.5% |
| 1996 | -23,236 | -1.2% |
| 1997 | -22,324 | -3.9% |
| 1998 | -22,002 | -1.4% |
| 1999 | -20,533 | -6.7% |
| 2000 | -16,077 | -21.7% |
| 2001 | -24,733 | +53.8% |
| 2002 | -12,627 | -48.9% |
| 2003 | -22,701 | +79.8% |
| 2004 | -32,312 | +42.3% |
| 2005 | -51,357 | +58.9% |
| 2006 | -24,730 | -51.8% |
| 2007 | -21,815 | -11.8% |
| 2008 | -16,482 | -24.4% |
| 2009 | -32,186 | +95.3% |
| 2010 | -78,887 | +145.1% |
| 2011 | -38,518 | -51.2% |
| 2012 | -21,387 | -44.5% |
| 2013 | -16,769 | -21.6% |
| 2014 | -12,387 | -26.1% |
| 2015 | -22,560 | +82.1% |
| 2016 | -30,612 | +35.7% |
| 2017 | -28,027 | -8.4% |
| 2018 | -3,459 | -87.7% |
| 2019 | 10,665 | -408.3% |
| 2020 | 19,884 | +86.4% |
| 2021 | 19,657 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 72,100 | +266.8% |
| 2023 | 44,935 | -37.7% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 44,935 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,173, 8.7× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 44,935 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,053, 8.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Lithuania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +408.3% | -3,459 | 10,665 |
| 2022 | +266.8% | 19,657 | 72,100 |
| 1988 | +257.2% | 10,820 | 38,648 |
| 1989 | -169.8% | 38,648 | -26,985 |
| 2010 | -145.1% | -32,186 | -78,887 |
| 1992 | -134.3% | -10,744 | -25,175 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 982.5 | 0 | 9,825 | 10 |
| 1960s | 3,997 | 2,328 | 6,522 | 10 |
| 1970s | 7,590 | 6,530 | 8,964 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,282 | -26,985 | 38,648 | 10 |
| 1990s | -20,442 | -25,175 | -8,840 | 10 |
| 2000s | -25,502 | -51,357 | -12,627 | 10 |
| 2010s | -24,194 | -78,887 | 10,665 | 10 |
| 2020s | 39,144 | 19,657 | 72,100 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
More population data for Lithuania
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.92 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6957 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.13 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.3 (2100)
- Population density 19.3 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 37,718 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -1.3 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.3676 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Lithuania?
- Net migration metrics in Lithuania was 44,935 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 72,100 in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was -78,887 in 2010.
- How does Lithuania rank for net migration metrics?
- Lithuania ranks 31st out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 368.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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