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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

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025