Economy
Economy
GDP
2.5%
↘ -0.8vs 2025-Q4
Unemployment
6.5%
↘ -0.1vs 2026-02
Inflation
2.4%
↘ -0.8vs 2025-12
Inflation: the crisis and recovery
Wages
Lithuanian wages have nearly quintupled in 15 years
Min Wage
€1153
12x since 1999
Wage Index
172.9
2020 = 100
Avg Salary
€2150
/month gross
Wage & salary index, quarterly
Every minimum wage increase since 1999
Are people actually richer? Wages vs inflation
But can you afford a home? Wages vs housing
Wages have outpaced housing prices since 2010 — purchasing power is growing, even as prices rise.
About the data
GDP growth: 2.5% (2026-Q1). Inflation: 2.4% (2026-02). Unemployment: 6.5% (2026-03). Wage index: 172.9 (base 2020=100). Minimum wage: EUR 1153/month. Source: Eurostat.
Last updated: 2026-Q1