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Economy of Lithuania vs Ukraine compared: GDP & Debt

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Lithuania has a GDP of $84.9B compared to $191B for Ukraine, ranking 79/197 and 57/197 by economy size, respectively.

Lithuania has $32.4B in government debt (38.2% of GDP), compared to $171B (89.7% of GDP) in Ukraine.

Lithuania vs Ukraine GDP by year

Lithuania
Ukraine
1x
Year GDP, current $
Lithuania Ukraine
2024 $84,869,215,513 $190,741,262,415
2023 $79,789,877,416 $181,221,517,869
2022 $71,033,884,500 $161,989,520,721
2021 $67,037,321,009 $199,765,859,571
2020 $57,412,038,533 $156,617,722,013
2019 $55,122,066,226 $153,883,047,510
2018 $54,261,795,149 $130,891,088,294
2017 $47,756,764,508 $112,090,505,082
2016 $42,970,749,245 $93,355,869,404
2015 $41,540,954,817 $91,030,967,789
2014 $48,306,546,657 $133,503,871,862
2013 $46,303,660,422 $190,498,811,460
2012 $42,709,372,067 $182,591,753,828
2011 $43,186,501,863 $169,333,835,202
2010 $36,638,128,534 $141,209,170,427
2009 $37,494,380,039 $121,552,153,444
2008 $47,831,254,208 $188,110,390,660
2007 $39,729,151,615 $148,733,861,386
2006 $30,116,192,747 $111,884,752,475
2005 $26,105,207,115 $89,238,865,119
2004 $22,743,164,431 $67,220,154,164
2003 $18,809,197,970 $52,010,355,753
2002 $14,282,292,665 $43,956,163,612
2001 $12,260,761,329 $39,309,580,983
2000 $11,550,695,727 $32,375,083,935
1999 $11,022,095,814 $31,580,639,554
1998 $11,289,161,847 $41,882,523,345
1997 $10,168,271,903 $50,151,531,592
1996 $8,430,207,164 $44,558,831,005
1995 $7,921,210,340 $48,213,856,469
1994 - $52,549,580,265
1993 - $65,648,559,903
1992 - $73,945,908,384
1991 - $77,350,733,982
1990 - $81,393,558,423
1989 - $82,709,161,099
1988 - $74,703,517,903
1987 - $64,087,694,038

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1987–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in Lithuania vs Ukraine by year

Lithuania
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Ukraine
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Lithuania Ukraine
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $29,384 $55,286 $5,038 $18,550
2023 $27,786 $52,348 $4,803 $17,665
2022 $25,086 $50,936 $3,946 $14,770
2021 $23,870 $45,874 $4,510 $17,846
2020 $20,429 $41,263 $3,505 $15,541
2019 $19,609 $40,564 $3,423 $14,217
2018 $19,247 $36,492 $2,895 $12,555
2017 $16,800 $31,305 $2,467 $11,536
2016 $14,934 $28,699 $2,047 $10,865
2015 $14,270 $26,949 $1,988 $9,922
2014 $16,446 $26,275 $2,904 $10,494
2013 $15,637 $24,890 $4,130 $10,904
2012 $14,288 $23,275 $3,951 $9,552
2011 $14,262 $21,558 $3,657 $9,127
2010 $11,829 $18,719 $3,040 $8,453
2009 $11,854 $17,055 $2,607 $7,995
2008 $14,956 $19,410 $4,018 $9,324
2007 $12,295 $17,969 $3,160 $8,900
2006 $9,210 $15,522 $2,366 $7,971
2005 $7,857 $13,951 $1,875 $7,142
2004 $6,735 $12,605 $1,401 $6,663
2003 $5,507 $11,660 $1,076 $5,764
2002 $4,148 $10,296 $903 $5,123
2001 $3,533 $9,399 $800 $4,747
2000 $3,301 $8,475 $653 $4,228
1999 $3,128 $7,918 $632 $3,871
1998 $3,181 $7,846 $831 $3,794
1997 $2,844 $7,167 $987 $3,794
1996 $2,341 $6,479 $870 $3,812
1995 $2,183 $6,023 $933 $4,124
1994 - $5,667 $1,009 $4,565
1993 - $6,107 $1,254 $5,766
1992 - $7,087 $1,413 $6,568
1991 - $8,790 $1,483 $7,148
1990 - $9,030 $1,564 $7,591
1989 - - $1,593 -
1988 - - $1,444 -
1987 - - $1,244 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1987–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Lithuania's GDP per capita is $29,384, ranking 43/197, compared to $5,038 in Ukraine, ranking 120/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Lithuania ranks 39th at $55,286, while Ukraine ranks 101st at $18,550.

Economic indicators

Lithuania Ukraine
Gross domestic product
$84.9B
2024
$191B
2024
GDP rank
79/197
2024
57/197
2024
GDP growth
2.77%
2023-2024
2.91%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$29,384
2024
$5,038
2024
GDP per capita rank
43/197
2024
120/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$55,286
2024
$18,550
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
39/197
2024
101/197
2024
Government debt
$32.4B
2024
$171B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
38.2%
2024
89.7%
2024
Government debt per person
$11,232
2024
$4,520
2024
Government debt per person rank
49/185
2024
86/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$19,946
2026
$5,370
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies n/a
$4.42B
2018
Number of billionaires n/a
7
2025
Income share by richest 10%
27.3%
2023
21.7%
2020
Income share by poorest 10%
2.2%
2023
4.3%
2020
Government expenditure, % of GDP
39.5%
2024
71.3%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
0.72%
2023-2024
6.5%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate n/a
15.5%
2025
Unemployment rate
7.1%
2024
9.83%
2021
Population
2829914
40125599

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Lithuania
Spending

Debt
Ukraine
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Lithuania Ukraine
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 39.5% 38.2% 71.3% 89.7%
2023 37.4% 37.3% 73.4% 81.2%
2022 36.3% 38.1% 65.4% 77.7%
2021 37.3% 43.3% 40.5% 48.9%
2020 42.4% 45.9% 45.6% 60.5%
2019 34.6% 35.6% 41.5% 50.5%
2018 33.8% 33.3% 41.9% 60.4%
2017 33.4% 39.3% 41.7% 71.6%
2016 34.5% 40% 40.8% 79.5%
2015 35.2% 42.6% 43% 79.3%
2014 35% 40.7% 44.8% 70.3%
2013 35.7% 38.9% 48.1% 40.5%
2012 36.6% 39.9% 49% 37.5%
2011 40.1% 37.5% 45.7% 36.9%
2010 43% 36.7% 49.2% 40.6%
2009 44.8% 27.9% 48.6% 35.4%
2008 38.2% 14.6% 47.1% 20.4%
2007 35.3% 15.9% 43.7% 12.3%
2006 34.4% 17.3% 44.6% 14.8%
2005 34.1% 17.6% 44.2% 17.7%
2004 33.9% 18.6% 41.6% 24.8%
2003 32.8% 20.4% 38.9% 29.4%
2002 34.4% 22.1% 37.9% 33.6%
2001 36.5% 22.9% 36.7% 36.7%
2000 38.7% 23.5% 35.5% 43.8%
1999 42.4% 28% 25.8% 59%
1998 39.6% 21.7% 37.1% 46.5%
1997 35% - 40.8% 28.9%
1996 34.4% - 36.9% 24.4%
1995 35.5% - 41.3% 30.2%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1995–1996, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Lithuania's government spending was $33.5B, accounting for 39.5% of its GDP, while Ukraine spent $136B, or 71.3% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 38.2% in Lithuania and 89.7% in Ukraine, ranking 139/185 and 33/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Lithuania

Ukraine
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Lithuania Ukraine
2024 -1.28% -17.2%
2023 -0.69% -19.3%
2022 -0.72% -15.6%
2021 -1.15% -3.97%
2020 -6.42% -5.92%
2019 0.41% -2.08%
2018 0.52% -2.12%
2017 0.36% -2.36%
2016 0.03% -2.46%
2015 -0.77% -1.16%
2014 -1.79% -4.46%
2013 -2.69% -4.78%
2012 -3.15% -4.31%
2011 -5.92% -2.76%
2010 -6.95% -5.77%
2009 -9.09% -6.27%
2008 -3.09% -3.14%
2007 -0.82% -1.97%
2006 -0.27% -1.36%
2005 -0.34% -2.28%
2004 -1.39% -4.41%
2003 -1.26% -0.89%
2002 -1.85% -1.84%
2001 -3.52% -3.03%
2000 -3.18% -3.19%
1999 -7.82% 4.95%
1998 -4.93% -2.69%
1997 -0.76% -5.37%
1996 -3.59% -3.09%
1995 -3.31% -4.72%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Lithuania's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $1.09B, equivalent to 1.28% of GDP. This compares to Ukraine's deficit of $32.8B, or 17.2% of GDP.

Over the past 30 years, Lithuania recorded a fiscal deficit in 26 of those years, while Ukraine ran a deficit in 29 years. On average, Lithuania posted an annual deficit equal to 2.51% of GDP, compared to deficit of 4.45% of GDP for Ukraine.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Lithuania

Ukraine
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Lithuania Ukraine
2024 0.72% 6.5%
2023 9.12% 12.9%
2022 19.7% 20.2%
2021 4.68% 9.4%
2020 1.2% 2.7%
2019 2.33% 7.9%
2018 2.7% 10.9%
2017 3.72% 14.4%
2016 0.91% 13.9%
2015 -0.88% 48.7%
2014 0.1% 12.1%
2013 1.05% -0.3%
2012 3.09% 0.6%
2011 4.13% 8%
2010 1.32% 9.4%
2009 4.45% 15.9%
2008 10.9% 25.2%
2007 5.74% 12.8%
2006 3.74% 9.1%
2005 2.66% 13.5%
2004 1.16% 9%
2003 -1.13% 5.2%
2002 0.28% 0.8%
2001 1.37% 12%
2000 0.98% 28.2%
1999 0.73% 22.7%
1998 5.07% 10.6%
1997 8.88% 15.9%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Over the past 28 years, Lithuania has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 3.53%, compared with 12.8% in Ukraine. In 2024, inflation was 0.72% in Lithuania and 6.5% in Ukraine.

Top exports between countries

Lithuania
Export category Export value
Raw materials & minerals $761M
Machinery & equipment $255M
Chemicals & pharma $135M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $82.2M
Textiles & consumer goods $51.6M
Animal & marine products $28.1M
Wood & paper products $17.5M
Raw agricultural goods $9.32M
Metals $7.19M
Weapons & explosives $1.43M
Ukraine
Export category Export value
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $205M
Wood & paper products $79.3M
Machinery & equipment $71.4M
Metals $68.4M
Chemicals & pharma $68.3M
Textiles & consumer goods $37.2M
Animal & marine products $25.4M
Raw agricultural goods $18.2M
Raw materials & minerals $7.89M
Precious metals & jewellery $3.43M

Balance of trade

Lithuania Ukraine
Current account balance
$2.77B
2024
-$15.1B
2024
Current account balance ranking
41/190
2024
179/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
+3.27%
2024
-7.94%
2024
Goods imports
$43.8B
2024
$72.3B
2024
Goods exports
$38.9B
2024
$39.3B
2024
Service imports
$14.7B
2024
$22.9B
2024
Service exports
$24.3B
2024
$17.3B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
68.9%
2024
48.3%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
74.1%
2024
29.4%
2024

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Lithuania Ukraine
Economic freedom 75.3 54.1
Economic freedom ranking 18/197 135/197
Property rights 91.8 21.6
Government integrity 71.4 35
Judicial effectiveness 73.2 28.2
Tax burden 76.2 83.7
Government spending 57.3 0
Fiscal health 95.8 3.9
Business freedom 84.2 57.4
Labor freedom 58.1 46.9
Monetary freedom 76.7 65.7
Trade freedom 79.4 73
Investment freedom 70 35
Financial freedom 70 30

Economic freedom comparison by year

Lithuania
Ukraine
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Lithuania Ukraine
2026 75.3 -
2025 74.6 -
2024 72.9 -
2023 72.2 -
2022 75.8 54.1
2021 76.9 56.2
2020 76.7 54.9
2019 74.2 52.3
2018 75.3 51.9
2017 75.8 48.1
2016 75.2 46.8
2015 74.7 46.9
2014 73 49.3
2013 72.1 46.3
2012 71.5 46.1
2011 71.3 45.8
2010 70.3 46.4
2009 70 48.8
2008 70.9 51
2007 71.5 51.5
2006 71.8 54.4
2005 70.5 55.8
2004 72.4 53.7
2003 69.7 51.1
2002 66.1 48.2
2001 65.5 48.5
2000 61.9 47.8
1999 61.5 43.7
1998 59.4 40.4
1997 57.3 43.5
1996 49.7 40.6
1995 - 39.9

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Lithuania is 75.3, ranking 18/197, compared to 54.1 for Ukraine, ranking 135/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Lithuania Ukraine
Services, % of GDP
63.6%
2024
60.6%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
23.4%
2024
19%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
2.57%
2024
7.11%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$78.4B
2024
$184B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$53,920
2024
$18,560
2024
Total reserves including gold
$7.41B
2024
$43.8B
2024
Total reserves ranking
86/177
2024
46/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
-$3.91B
2024
-$3.71B
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$4.7B
2024
$4.02B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$795M
2024
$305M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI n/a
5.42%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
20.9%
2021
23.2%
2020
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
20.4%
2024
18.6%
2024

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  5. TradeMap (2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  6. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1995–1996, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  7. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-03-10)
  8. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2025-10-14)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.