Building Permits in Lithuania increased to 1710 in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1630 in the third quarter of 2019. Building Permits in Lithuania averaged 1326.21 from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2546 in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of 278 in the first quarter of 1999. This page provides - Lithuania Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence in Lithuania decreased to -16 points in April from 0 points in March of 2020. Consumer Confidence in Lithuania averaged -13.09 points from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9 points in March of 2007 and a record low of -56 points in January of 2009. In Lithuania, the consumer confidence indicator measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the performance of the economy. Generally consumer confidence is high when the unemployment rate is low and GDP growth is high. Measures of average consumer confidence can be useful indicators of how much consumers are likely to spend. This page provides - Lithuania Consumer Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Lithuania decreased to 104.60 points in November from 105 points in October of 2019. Producer Prices in Lithuania averaged 89.16 points from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 121.70 points in September of 2012 and a record low of 55.50 points in February of 1999. In Lithuania, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Lithuania Producer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Productivity in Lithuania increased to 113.20 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 112.90 points in the third quarter of 2019. Productivity in Lithuania averaged 78.83 points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 113.20 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 41.70 points in the first quarter of 1995. This page provides - Lithuania Productivity- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Lithuania recorded a trade deficit of 40 EUR Million in March of 2020. Balance of Trade in Lithuania averaged -194.13 EUR Million from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 69.20 EUR Million in August of 1994 and a record low of -597.50 EUR Million in March of 2008. Lithuania exports mostly mineral products, machinery and mechanical appliances, electrical equipment, chemicals and foodstuffs; and imports mineral products, machinery and mechanical appliances, electrical equipment. In 2016, the largest trade deficits were recorded with Germany, Poland, Russia and Sweden, while the biggest trade surpluses were recorded with the United States, Estonia, the United Kingdom and Latvia. This page provides - Lithuania Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Lithuania stands at 1.77 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Lithuania averaged 29.17 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 31.18 percent in 2018 and a record low of 1.77 percent in 2019. In Lithuania, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Lithuania because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Lithuania Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Lithuania is ranked 11 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Lithuania improved to 11 in 2019 from 14 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Lithuania averaged 20.75 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 27 in 2011 and a record low of 11 in 2019. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Lithuania.

Asylum Applications in Lithuania decreased to 35 persons in November from 55 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Lithuania averaged 32.82 persons from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 100 persons in October of 2016 and a record low of 0 persons in July of 2013. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Consumer Spending in Lithuania increased to 6970.74 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 6956.63 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Lithuania averaged 5267.72 EUR Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6970.74 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 3807.03 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2005. This page provides - Lithuania Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terrorism Index in Lithuania increased to 0.46 in 2018 from 0 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Lithuania averaged 0.03 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 0.46 in 2018 and a record low of 0 in 2003. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Government Spending in Lithuania increased to 1593.60 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1512.90 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Lithuania averaged 1425.73 EUR Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1593.60 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1257.60 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2010. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides - Lithuania Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourist Arrivals in Lithuania decreased to 384.50 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 666.50 Thousand in the third quarter of 2018. Tourist Arrivals in Lithuania averaged 338.33 Thousand from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 666.50 Thousand in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 152.80 Thousand in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides - Lithuania Tourist Arrivals- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The OMX Vilnius decreased 25 points or 3.43% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Lithuania. Historically, the Lithuania Stock Market OMX Vilnius Index reached an all time high of 750.56 in February of 2020. Lithuania Stock Market OMX Vilnius Index is a total return index which includes all the shares listed on the main and secondary lists on the Vilnius Stock Exchange. Base date is December 31, 1999, with value 100.

Retirement Age Men in Lithuania increased to 63.67 in 2018 from 63.50 in 2017. Retirement Age Men in Lithuania averaged 62.81 from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 63.67 in 2018 and a record low of 62.50 in 2005. This page provides - Lithuania Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Lithuania increased to 62.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 62 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in Lithuania averaged 58.23 percent from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 62.60 percent in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 54.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006. The labour force participation rates is the number of persons who are employed and unemployed but looking for a job divided by the total working-age population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Lithuania Labor Force Participation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Lithuania increased to 4748.70 USD Million in March from 4317.50 USD Million in February of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Lithuania averaged 3529.42 USD Million from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8958.10 USD Million in February of 2013 and a record low of 107.20 USD Million in December of 1992. In Lithuania, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Lithuania Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Lithuania is the 39 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Lithuania averaged 42.46 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 53 in 2010 and a record low of 36 in 2016. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Lithuania Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retirement Age Women in Lithuania increased to 62.33 in 2018 from 62 in 2017. Retirement Age Women in Lithuania averaged 60.49 from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 62.33 in 2018 and a record low of 59 in 2005. This page provides - Lithuania Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Full Time Employment in Lithuania increased to 1246.80 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1246.50 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Full Time Employment in Lithuania averaged 1223.77 Thousand from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1334.10 Thousand in the third quarter of 2005 and a record low of 1096 Thousand in the first quarter of 2010. This page provides - Lithuania Full Time Employment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in Lithuania stands at 21.27 percent. Social Security Rate in Lithuania averaged 36.95 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 41.98 percent in 2016 and a record low of 21.27 percent in 2019. In Lithuania, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Lithuania because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Lithuania Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Lithuania recorded a Current Account surplus of 194 EUR Million in February of 2020. Current Account in Lithuania averaged -69.91 EUR Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 542.30 EUR Million in October of 2019 and a record low of -574.42 EUR Million in March of 2008. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Lithuania Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government spending in Lithuania was last recorded at 34.9 percent of GDP in 2019 . Government Spending to GDP in Lithuania averaged 37.29 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 50.30 percent in 1997 and a record low of 33.20 percent in 2017. This page provides the latest reported value for - Lithuania Government Spending to GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Labour Costs in Lithuania decreased to 128.10 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 134 points in the third quarter of 2019. Labour Costs in Lithuania averaged 74.50 points from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 134 points in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 35.90 points in the first quarter of 2000. This page provides - Lithuania Labour Costs - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Lithuania increased to 4976.40 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3995.10 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Revenues in Lithuania averaged 2452.30 EUR Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4976.40 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1106.50 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1999. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Lithuania Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Lithuania decreased to 2518.90 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2618.80 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Lithuania averaged 1628.64 EUR Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2618.80 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 694.80 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2010. This page provides - Lithuania Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Lithuania decreased by 101.55 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Lithuania averaged 199.49 EUR Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 845.47 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2006 and a record low of -604.85 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2016. This page provides - Lithuania Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Long Term Unemployment Rate in Lithuania increased to 2.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1.90 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Long Term Unemployment Rate in Lithuania averaged 4.69 percent from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2001 and a record low of 0.80 percent in the second quarter of 2008. In Lithuania, the long term unemployment rate refers to the share of unemployed persons since 12 months or more in the total number of active persons (those who are either employed or unemployed) in the labour market. This page provides - Lithuania Long Term Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Lithuania decreased to 1 USD/Liter in April from 1.16 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Lithuania averaged 1.28 USD/Liter from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.90 USD/Liter in December of 2013 and a record low of 0.35 USD/Liter in December of 1995. This page provides the latest reported value for - Lithuania Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Lithuania recorded a Current Account surplus of 4.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Lithuania averaged -4.89 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4.30 percent in 2019 and a record low of -15.30 percent in 2007. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Lithuania Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Lithuania decreased 6.20 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Lithuania averaged 4.94 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 20 percent in May of 2007 and a record low of -26.30 percent in November of 2009. In Lithuania, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page provides the latest reported value for - Lithuania Retail Sales YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Lithuania increased to 5044.90 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3975.50 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Fiscal Expenditure in Lithuania averaged 2597.57 EUR Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5044.90 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1164.50 EUR Million in the third quarter of 1999. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Lithuania Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Lithuania decreased 2.70 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Lithuania averaged 0.81 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 29.10 percent in December of 2003 and a record low of -31.60 percent in January of 2009. In Lithuania, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Lithuania, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page provides the latest reported value for - Lithuania Retail Sales MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Job Vacancies in Lithuania decreased to 17271 in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 18259 in the third quarter of 2019. Job Vacancies in Lithuania averaged 13622.02 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26118 in the first quarter of 2008 and a record low of 4157 in the fourth quarter of 2009. This page provides - Lithuania Job Vacancies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Lithuania decreased to 281.04 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 284.02 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Remittances in Lithuania averaged 239.72 EUR Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 428.27 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2013 and a record low of 75.89 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2004. In Lithuania, Remittances refers to inflows of migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances). This page provides - Lithuania Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Lithuania increased to 18936.80 EUR Million in March from 18525.90 EUR Million in February of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Lithuania averaged 5625.78 EUR Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21131.90 EUR Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 668.70 EUR Million in March of 1994. This page provides the latest reported value for - Lithuania Central Bank Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Lithuania decreased by 671.70 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Lithuania averaged -2.99 EUR Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 632.60 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2013 and a record low of -671.70 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. In Lithuania, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Lithuania Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Interbank Rate in Lithuania increased to -0.25 percent in April from -0.42 percent in March of 2020. Interbank Rate in Lithuania averaged 3.07 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21.75 percent in November of 1999 and a record low of -0.42 percent in March of 2020. In Lithuania, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Lithuania Average Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate In the Euro Area was last recorded at 0 percent. Interest Rate in the Euro Area averaged 1.86 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.75 percent in October of 2000 and a record low of 0 percent in March of 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Lithuania Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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