MigrantoLithuanian Diaspora
459.3K Lithuanians live abroad — 16% of the population of Lithuania
Lithuanian diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 62% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 206668 |
| Norway | 44319 |
| Ireland | 34584 |
| Russia | 25430 |
| Ukraine | 25157 |
| Poland | 21305 |
| Sweden | 19476 |
| Belarus | 16930 |
| Denmark | 13942 |
| Latvia | 13084 |
| Italy | 6214 |
| Iceland | 4789 |
| Canada | 4551 |
| Belgium | 3341 |
| Australia | 3094 |
| Israel | 2896 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 2524 |
| Estonia | 2210 |
| Finland | 1608 |
| Kazakhstan | 1391 |
| Luxembourg | 1026 |
| Brazil | 733 |
| Greece | 589 |
| Chile | 532 |
| Portugal | 468 |
| Argentina | 403 |
| Hungary | 311 |
| Moldova | 256 |
| Malta | 228 |
| Bulgaria | 217 |
| Georgia | 216 |
| Slovakia | 216 |
| Venezuela | 130 |
| South Africa | 115 |
| Cyprus | 97 |
| Panama | 82 |
| Slovenia | 52 |
| Faroe Islands | 36 |
| Croatia | 22 |
| Costa Rica | 13 |
| Bolivia | 10 |
| Liechtenstein | 3 |
By region
96% of the diaspora lives in Europe
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Key facts
The Lithuanian diaspora in numbers
Most Lithuanians abroad live in the UK
45% of the diaspora lives in the UK, while the next country accounts for just 10%.
The community in Sweden is growing fastest
The number of Lithuanians living in Sweden has grown 78% since 2015, from 10.9K to 19.5K.
The map of the diaspora has changed since 1990
6 countries have entered the top 20 since 1990: United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark. United Kingdom climbed from outside the top 20 to #1.
1 in 6 people born in Lithuania lives abroad
459.3K people born in Lithuania now live in other countries — 15.9% of a population of 2.9M.
Lithuanian diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 343671 |
| 1995 | 313225 |
| 2000 | 287335 |
| 2005 | 278878 |
| 2010 | 354264 |
| 2015 | 409441 |
| 2020 | 437638 |
| 2024 | 459268 |
Largest communities over time
Lithuanians living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | United Kingdom | Norway | Ireland | Russia | Ukraine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 8 | 485 | 82889 | 25282 |
| 1995 | 0 | 75 | 725 | 85879 | 26437 |
| 2000 | 390 | 274 | 2017 | 85756 | 27916 |
| 2005 | 7666 | 1313 | 17230 | 78560 | 25507 |
| 2010 | 80308 | 9784 | 33447 | 69247 | 24337 |
| 2015 | 135776 | 35565 | 33565 | 50820 | 24418 |
| 2020 | 176332 | 39856 | 33974 | 36765 | 24825 |
| 2024 | 206668 | 44319 | 34584 | 25430 | 25157 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of Lithuanians in each country has changed since the selected year
Lithuanians among immigrants in other countries
Where Lithuanians make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Lithuanians live outside Lithuania?
Around 459.3K Lithuanians live abroad, the world's #110 largest diaspora.
Where do most Lithuanians abroad live?
Most Lithuanians live in United Kingdom, Norway and Ireland — these three countries account for about 62% of all Lithuanians living abroad.
Which country has the largest Lithuanian population outside Lithuania?
United Kingdom is home to the largest Lithuanian community abroad — 206.7K people, about 45% of all Lithuanians living abroad.
What share of the population of Lithuania lives abroad?
About 16% of the population of Lithuania lives abroad — that's 459.3K out of a total population of 2.9M.
Is the Lithuanian diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Lithuanians living abroad has grown from 409.4K to 459.3K, about 12%.
Where does the data on the Lithuanian diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Lithuania who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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