Lithuania’s economy shrank by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2026, reversing from a 1.9% expansion in the previous three-month period and coming in slightly above preliminary estimates of a 0.4% decline. This marked the first quarterly contraction since the fourth quarter of 2023, driven by declines in construction (-1.7% vs 1.3% in Q4 2025), trade-related services (-1.1% vs 1.9%), information and communications (-0.5% vs 2.6%), and financial and insurance activities (-1.9% vs 3.2%), alongside weaker manufacturing (0.0% vs 1.5%) and real estate activities (0.3% vs 1.6%). On the expenditure side, gross fixed capital formation declined (-4.4% vs 3.4%), while household consumption (1.0% vs 0.6%) and government spending (0.9% vs -0.3%) improved. Net external demand also weighed on growth, as exports (-0.1% vs 1.2%) declined while imports (0.3% vs -0.1%) rebounded. On an annual basis, GDP grew 2.3% in the first quarter of 2026, slowing from 3.3% in the previous period. source: Statistics Lithuania

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Lithuania contracted 0.30 percent in the first quarter of 2026 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Lithuania averaged 0.99 percent from 1995 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 5.90 percent in the third quarter of 2020 and a record low of -12.30 percent in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides - Lithuania GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Lithuania GDP Growth Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Lithuania contracted 0.30 percent in the first quarter of 2026 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Lithuania is expected to be 1.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Lithuania GDP Growth Rate is projected to trend around 0.30 percent in 2027 and 0.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-30 06:00 AM
QoQ Flash
Q1 -0.4% 1.9% 1.0%
2026-06-01 06:00 AM
QoQ 2nd Est
Q1 -0.3% 1.9% -0.4%
2026-07-30 06:00 AM
QoQ Flash
Q2 -0.3% 1.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Full Year GDP Growth 2.80 2.70 percent Dec 2025
GDP Growth Rate YoY 2.30 3.30 percent Mar 2026
GDP Constant Prices 15744.90 15788.80 EUR Million Mar 2026
GDP Growth Rate -0.30 1.90 percent Mar 2026
Gross Fixed Capital Formation 3313.30 4550.40 EUR Million Mar 2026
Gross National Product 81610.10 77058.40 EUR Million Dec 2025


Lithuania GDP Growth Rate
In 2015, Lithuania became the 19th member of Euro Area. Lithuania’s service sector constitutes the largest share of GDP with information and communication technologies being the fastest growing. Also, in recent years Lithuania has shifted towards a knowledge-based economy: several companies produce sophisticated biotech products like pharmaceutical substances, components for molecular diagnostics and laser equipment. On the expenditure side, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 63 percent of its total use, followed by gross fixed capital formation (19 percent) and government expenditure (17 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 81 percent while imports account for 79 percent, adding 2 percent of total GDP. On a production side, the wholesale and retail trade, transport, accommodation and food service activities sector is the most important and accounts for around 32 percent to total GDP. It follows by industry (23 percent of total GDP); manufacturing (19 percent); public administration, defence, education, human health and social work activities (14 percent); construction (7 percent); real estate activities (6 percent); professional, scientific and technical activities and administrative and support services (6 percent); information and communication (3 percent); agriculture (4 percent); financial and insurance (2 percent); and arts, entertainment and recreation, repair of household goods and other services (2 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-0.30 1.90 5.90 -12.30 1995 - 2026 percent Quarterly
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Lithuania Economy Slows to 2-Year Low
Lithuania’s economy shrank by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2026, reversing from a 1.9% expansion in the previous three-month period and coming in slightly above preliminary estimates of a 0.4% decline. This marked the first quarterly contraction since the fourth quarter of 2023, driven by declines in construction (-1.7% vs 1.3% in Q4 2025), trade-related services (-1.1% vs 1.9%), information and communications (-0.5% vs 2.6%), and financial and insurance activities (-1.9% vs 3.2%), alongside weaker manufacturing (0.0% vs 1.5%) and real estate activities (0.3% vs 1.6%). On the expenditure side, gross fixed capital formation declined (-4.4% vs 3.4%), while household consumption (1.0% vs 0.6%) and government spending (0.9% vs -0.3%) improved. Net external demand also weighed on growth, as exports (-0.1% vs 1.2%) declined while imports (0.3% vs -0.1%) rebounded. On an annual basis, GDP grew 2.3% in the first quarter of 2026, slowing from 3.3% in the previous period.
2026-06-01
Lithuania Q1 GDP Contracts for the First Time in Two Years
Lithuania’s economy shrank by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2026, shifting from an upwardly revised 1.9% expansion in the previous three-month period, according to preliminary estimates. This marked the first quarterly contraction since the fourth quarter of 2023, driven largely by weaker performances from businesses engaged in construction, wholesale and retail trade, as well as transportation and storage service activities. On a year-on-year basis, Lithuania’s GDP advanced by 2.1% in Q1 2026, following an upwardly revised 3.3% growth recorded in the previous quarter.
2026-04-30
Lithuania Q4 GDP Growth Confirmed at Over 4-Year High
The Lithuanian economy expanded by 1.7% quarter-on-quarter in the final quarter of 2025, in line with preliminary estimates and accelerating from a revised 0.3% growth in the previous quarter. The latest figure also marked the fastest growth since the third quarter of 2021, driven mainly by higher output in manufacturing (1.5% vs -0.4% in Q3), trade-related services (1.8% vs -0.3%), information and communications (2.6% vs 1.7%), and real estate transactions (1.6% vs 0.5%). On the expenditure side, gross fixed capital formation increased the most (1.8% vs 1.3%), while household (0.3% vs 0.2%) and government spending (0.1% vs 0.2%) rose slightly. Net external demand also contributed positively, with imports (-1.1% vs 1.9%) declining more than exports (-0.3% vs 0%). On an annual basis, the GDP grew by 3.1% in the fourth quarter, following a 1.9% expansion in the preceding period. For the whole year, the economy advanced by 2.9% compared to 2024.
2026-03-02