history
The Grand Duchy of Lithuania was, at its 15th-century height, one of the largest states in Europe, stretching from the Baltic Sea nearly to the Black Sea.
Lithuania
Republic of Lithuania
Population, GDP, and key facts about Lithuania — updated for 2026.
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Lithuania quick facts
- Population
- 2,888,278
- Area
- 65,290 km²
- Population density
- 46 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 85.5 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 29.6K
- Capital
- Vilnius
- Currency
- Euro (€, EUR)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 1.3K/month · € 1,153/month (2026)
- Language
- Lithuanian
Lithuania at human scale
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Compare Lithuania with any country →Lithuania's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 22%Renewables · 78%
- Wind45%
- Solar19%
- Natural gas17%
- Bioenergy10%
- Oil6%
- Hydropower4%
Share of Lithuania's own electricity generation by source, 2025. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
Everything we know about Lithuania
geography
The French geographer's institute once calculated the geographic center of Europe to be a point just north of Vilnius, Lithuania's capital.
Countries near Lithuania
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Lithuania
What is the capital of Lithuania?
The capital of Lithuania is Vilnius.
What is Lithuania's population?
Lithuania has a population of 2,888,278.
What is Lithuania's GDP per capita?
Lithuania's GDP per capita is US$ 29.6K.
What is the currency of Lithuania?
The currency of Lithuania is the Euro (EUR).
What is the minimum wage in Lithuania?
Lithuania's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 1.3K per month (as of 2026) — € 1,153 per month in local currency.
Is Lithuania bigger than Latvia?
Lithuania and Latvia are similar in land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.