Lithuania’s annual inflation rate rose to 6.7% year-on-year in September 2026 from 6.1% in August, marking the highest reading since July 2023. The acceleration was mainly driven by faster price growth for transport (20.2% vs 15.0% in August) and housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (15.9% vs 15.8%). Costs also increased for alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (7.3% vs 7.1%), health (5.7% vs 4.9%), and insurance and financial services (7.3% vs 5.9%). Meanwhile, inflation eased for furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (1.7% vs 2.8%), recreation, sport and culture (5.1% vs 6.2%), education (3.8% vs 5.2%), and information and communication (1.8% vs 2.1%). Deflation in food and non-alcoholic beverages narrowed (-1.6% vs -2.0%), while clothing and footwear prices fell 0.7% after rising 0.8% in August. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.0% in September, rebounding from a 0.1% decrease in the previous month. source: Statistics Lithuania

Inflation Rate in Lithuania increased to 6.70 percent in September from 6.10 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Lithuania averaged 14.79 percent from 1993 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 707.40 percent in June of 1993 and a record low of -2.00 percent in January of 2003. This page provides - Lithuania Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Lithuania Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Lithuania increased to 6.70 percent in September from 6.10 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Lithuania is expected to be 7.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Lithuania Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.90 percent in 2027 and 2.50 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-08 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 6.1% 5.9% 6.4%
2026-10-08 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 6.7% 6.1% 6.1%
2026-11-10 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Oct 6.7% 7.1%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 106.90 105.88 points Sep 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 113.80 113.23 points Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 118.52 114.20 points Sep 2026
Export Prices 119.20 117.40 points Aug 2026
Food Inflation -1.60 -2.00 percent Sep 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 106.34 105.41 points Sep 2026
Import Prices 114.20 114.80 points Aug 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 6.70 6.10 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.00 -0.10 percent Sep 2026
Producer Prices 137.50 132.80 points Sep 2026
PPI YoY 17.50 13.60 percent Sep 2026


Lithuania Inflation Rate
In Lithuania, the most important category in the consumer price index is Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (22 percent of total weight). Transport accounts for 14 percent; Housing and Utilities for 13 percent; Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco for 8 percent; Health for 8 percent; Recreation and Culture for 7 percent; Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 7 percent; Clothing and Footwear for 6 percent; Furniture, Household Equipment and Maintenance for 5 percent; Restaurants and Hotels for 6 percent; Communication for 3 percent; and Education for 2 percent.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6.70 6.10 707.40 -2.00 1993 - 2026 percent Monthly
2025=100, NSA

News Stream
Lithuania Inflation Rate Accelerates Further in September
Lithuania’s annual inflation rate rose to 6.7% year-on-year in September 2026 from 6.1% in August, marking the highest reading since July 2023. The acceleration was mainly driven by faster price growth for transport (20.2% vs 15.0% in August) and housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (15.9% vs 15.8%). Costs also increased for alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (7.3% vs 7.1%), health (5.7% vs 4.9%), and insurance and financial services (7.3% vs 5.9%). Meanwhile, inflation eased for furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (1.7% vs 2.8%), recreation, sport and culture (5.1% vs 6.2%), education (3.8% vs 5.2%), and information and communication (1.8% vs 2.1%). Deflation in food and non-alcoholic beverages narrowed (-1.6% vs -2.0%), while clothing and footwear prices fell 0.7% after rising 0.8% in August. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.0% in September, rebounding from a 0.1% decrease in the previous month.
2026-10-08
Lithuania Inflation Rate Hits 3-Year High
Lithuania’s annual inflation rate rose to 6.1% year-on-year in August 2026 from 5.9% in the previous month, marking the highest reading since August 2023. The increase was driven by faster price growth for transport (15% vs 12.5% in July) and housing and utilities (15.8% vs 15.1%). Costs also increased for recreation, sport, and culture (6.2% vs 5.2%), personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (6.9% vs 5.7%), furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (2.8% vs 2.4%), restaurants and hotels (5.9% vs 5.5%), and information and communication (2.1% vs 1.6%). Meanwhile, inflation eased for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.1% vs 7.6%), clothing and footwear (0.8% vs 1.8%), and education (5.2% vs 5.3%), while it held steady for health (4.9%). Deflation also persisted in food and non-alcoholic beverages (-2.0% vs -0.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.1% in August, reversing a 0.2% increase in the previous month.
2026-09-08
Lithuania Inflation Rate at Almost 3-Year High
Lithuania’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.9% in July 2026 from 5.7% in the previous month, marking the highest level since August 2023. Prices increased at a faster pace for housing and utilities (15.1% vs 12.0% in June), furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (2.4% vs 1.2%), health (4.9% vs 3.8%), education (5.3% vs 5.0%), and clothing and footwear (1.8% vs 1.7%). Meanwhile, inflation eased in transport (12.5% vs 13.4%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.6% vs 7.8%), information and communication (1.6% vs 3.1%), recreation, sport and culture (5.2% vs 5.8%), restaurants and accommodation (5.5% vs 6.1%), insurance and financial services (5.3% vs 5.6%), and miscellaneous goods and services (5.7% vs 5.8%). Additionally, food and non-alcoholic beverage prices declined (-0.3% vs 0.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.2% in July, easing from 0.5% in the previous month.
2026-08-10