Lithuania's population is projected to be 1,256,182 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,797,338 | 0.02% | 143 |
| 2025 | 2,830,144 | 0.24% | 142 |
| 2020 | 2,795,765 | 0.03% | 142 |
| 2019 | 2,795,058 | -0.27% | 142 |
| 2018 | 2,802,478 | -0.95% | 141 |
| 2017 | 2,829,313 | -1.39% | 140 |
| 2015 | 2,905,764 | -1.27% | 139 |
| 2010 | 3,097,720 | -1.39% | 134 |
| 2005 | 3,322,263 | -1.04% | 130 |
| 2000 | 3,500,402 | -0.71% | 127 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,797,338 | 0.02% | 143 |
| 2032 | 2,662,806 | -0.82% | 145 |
| 2037 | 2,553,097 | -0.84% | 147 |
| 2042 | 2,439,831 | -0.9% | 148 |
| 2047 | 2,327,242 | -0.94% | 148 |
| 2052 | 2,211,553 | -1.01% | 148 |
| 2057 | 2,091,118 | -1.11% | 149 |
| 2062 | 1,971,968 | -1.17% | 151 |
| 2067 | 1,858,812 | -1.18% | 151 |
| 2072 | 1,750,199 | -1.2% | 152 |
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Vilnius has a metropolitan area population of 607,842, comprising 21.73%% of Lithuania's total population.
As of 2026, Lithuania has a total population of 2,797,338, ranking as the 143rd most populous nation in the world.
Lithuania has a net population change of approximately -63 people per day, driven by 59 births, 109 deaths, and net emigration of 13 people.
Lithuania represents 0.03% of the total global population and 0.38% of Europe's population.
Lithuania has a population density of 44.6 people per km² (approximately 115.6 per mi²), making it the 169th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 70.74% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Lithuania is Lithuanian (84.6%) , followed by Polish (6.5%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Lithuania, comprising 74.2% of the population.
