What is the Population of Lithuania?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Lithuania has a population of approximately 2,894,886 people, making it the 138th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.04% of the world's population. With a land area of 65,300 km², the population density is roughly 44 people per km².
| Population | 2,894,886 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 138th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.04% |
| Area | 65,300 km² |
| Population density | 44 / km² |
| Demonym | Lithuanian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 2,894,886 | 138th |
| Qatar | 3,173,024 | 135th |
| Armenia | 3,076,200 | 136th |
| Namibia | 3,022,401 | 137th |
| Jamaica | 2,825,544 | 139th |
| Moldova | 2,749,076 | 140th |
| Gabon | 2,469,296 | 141st |
Lithuania compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 9,109,280 | 207,600 |
| Latvia | 1,829,000 | 64,559 |
| Poland | 37,392,000 | 312,679 |
| Russia | 146,028,325 | 17,098,246 |
Lithuania in context
- Lithuania covers 65,300 km², making it the 121st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Belarus, Latvia, Poland, Russia.
- With 2,894,886 people, Lithuania holds about 2.7% of the population of Northern Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Lithuania is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Lithuania — FAQ
What is the population of Lithuania?
The population of Lithuania is approximately 2,894,886 (2.9 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Lithuania in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Lithuania at approximately 2,894,886 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Lithuania is the 138th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Lithuania?
Approximately 2,894,886 people live in Lithuania, making it the 138th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Lithuania rank by population?
Lithuania is the 138th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.04%.
What is the population density of Lithuania?
Lithuania has a population density of roughly 44 people per km², based on a land area of 65,300 km².
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