Lithuania: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 6.3 percent as of May 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 6 percent. Historically, the average for Lithuania from January 1998 to May 2025 is 10.25 percent. The minimum of 3.7 percent was recorded in June 2007, while the maximum of 19.1 percent was reached in February 2001.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Lithuania: Unemployment rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2025 May | 6.3 |
| 2025 Apr | 6 |
| 2025 Mar | 6.5 |
| 2025 Feb | 6.9 |
| 2025 Jan | 7.2 |
| 2024 Dec | 7 |
| 2024 Nov | 6.5 |
| 2024 Oct | 6.1 |
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Definition: The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 1.52 | 2023 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 6.96 | 2023 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 6.47 | 2023 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 7.45 | 2023 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 13.90 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 62.16 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 49.42 | 2023 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 57.08 | 2023 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 68.07 | 2023 | percent |
| Hours worked | 1,641.00 | 2023 | hours |
| Self-employment | 12.22 | 2022 | percent |
| Employment | 1.44 | Q1/2025 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 6.30 | 5/2025 | percent |
| Labor cost | 163.70 | Q1/2025 | index points |