Migracija skaičiais

Migration in numbers

European Migration Network

Official statistics, trends and context that help to better understand migration processes. Migration in Numbers is an initiative of the European Migration Network (EMN) in Lithuania, providing reliable, comparable and regularly updates information.

Migrations statistics

Here you will find clear and regularly updated information about migration in Lithuania – migration trends, immigration, emigration, irregular migration, and foreigners living in Lithuania.

Glossary

Alongside the statistics, a clear and consistent glossary of terms is provided to help better understand the migration and asylum concepts used on this page.

Which countries’ citizens most often immigrate to Lithuania?

Most foreigners coming to Lithuania arrive from Ukraine and Belarus.

How many foreigners live in Lithuania?

At the beginning of 2025, approximately 217,000 foreigners were living in Lithuania.

How are emigration and immigration flows changing in Lithuania?

For the past six years, more people have been immigrating to Lithuania than emigrating from it. In 2024, nearly 52,000 people immigrated to Lithuania, while almost 29,000 emigrated.

On what grounds do migrants most often come to Lithuania?

Most temporary residence permits in Lithuania are issued on the basis of employment. In 2024, they accounted for 47% of all permits.

What are the mot common professions among migrant workers?

In 2024, 57% of foreigners who came to Lithuania for work were drivers of international freight transport vehicles. Professions such as welder, concrete worker, plasterer, and electrician are becoming increasingly popular.