Lithuania Population
Europe & Central Asia · 140th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
2,858,434
The population of Lithuania is about 2,858,434 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 2.9 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.03% of the world's people.
Lithuania is ranked 140th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.80% a year. It peaked around 1991 at 3.7 million and is projected to fall to 2.3 million by 2050. Since 1960 (2.8 million) it has grown by 3%. Population density is 46 people per square kilometre. 69% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
2.9 million
Yearly change
−0.80%
World rank
140th
Share of world
0.03%
Density
46/km²
Land area
62,590 km²
Life expectancy
77.2 yrs
Births per woman
1.11
GDP per capita
$32,959
GDP
$95.2B
Population of Lithuania, 1960–2050
Lithuania population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,778,550 | — | 44 |
| 1970 | 3,139,689 | +1.04% | 50 |
| 1980 | 3,413,202 | +0.45% | 55 |
| 1990 | 3,697,838 | +0.37% | 59 |
| 2000 | 3,499,536 | −0.70% | 56 |
| 2010 | 3,097,282 | −2.08% | 49 |
| 2020 | 2,810,369 | −0.03% | 45 |
| 2024 | 2,888,278 | +0.58% | 46 |
| 2026proj. | 2,865,616 | −0.80% | 46 |
| 2030proj. | 2,775,433 | −0.79% | 44 |
| 2040proj. | 2,549,018 | −0.91% | 41 |
| 2050proj. | 2,314,272 | −1.00% | 37 |
Lithuania vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 62.1 times as many people as Lithuania. Bangladesh is 29.8 times more densely populated.
Lithuania population: questions and answers
What is the population of Lithuania in 2026?
About 2,865,616 (2.9 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Lithuania's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.80% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Lithuania?
About 46 people per km², with a land area of 62,590 km².
What will the population of Lithuania be in 2050?
About 2.3 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Lithuania?
Vilnius.
What is the life expectancy in Lithuania?
77.2 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.