Lithuania
Baltic Forests, Baroque Streets
Overview
The largest of the Baltic states, with a baroque old town in Vilnius, a strong basketball culture, and one of Europe's fastest-growing tech ecosystems.
Geographic Context
Region
Europe
Subregion
Northern Europe
Land Area
65,300 km²
Capital
Vilnius
Languages
Lithuanian
Currencies
Euro (€)
At a Glance
69
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
48
Freedom
91
Security
69
Life Expectancy
74.1 yrs
Median Age
42.1 yrs
Urbanization
69%
Cost Index
54
Housing Index
32
Healthcare Access
49/100
Climate
Average Temperature
6.6°C
Average AQI
15
Most Temperate Cities
1 Gargždai 7.9°C
2 Klaipėda 7.9°C
3 Silute 7.9°C
4 Palanga 7.6°C
5 Kretinga 7.6°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Šiauliai 5 AQI
2 Mazeikiai 5 AQI
3 Radviliskis 5 AQI
4 Kuršėnai 5 AQI
5 Dainava (Kaunas) 8 AQI
Cities
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 54
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 32
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 15.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 29/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 21/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 155 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 43
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 2.72% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 171 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Tips & Cultural Insights
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025