Military expenditure (current LCU) in Lithuania
Lithuania: Military expenditure (current LCU) was 2.62 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.62 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
128th
of 168 countries
All-time high
2.62 billion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
24.26 million current LCU
in 1994
Years of data
33
1993–2025
Military expenditure in Lithuania, 1993–2025
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military expenditure in Lithuania is 2.62 billion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 515.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Lithuania peaked at 2.62 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 24.26 million current LCU, in 1994.
That places Lithuania 128th out of 168 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure (current LCU) in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 26.13 million current LCU | — |
| 1994 | 24.26 million current LCU | -7.1% |
| 1995 | 35.28 million current LCU | +45.4% |
| 1996 | 48.96 million current LCU | +38.8% |
| 1997 | 87.59 million current LCU | +78.9% |
| 1998 | 160.07 million current LCU | +82.7% |
| 1999 | 123.32 million current LCU | -23.0% |
| 2000 | 162.65 million current LCU | +31.9% |
| 2001 | 193.32 million current LCU | +18.9% |
| 2002 | 193.26 million current LCU | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 186.89 million current LCU | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 218.11 million current LCU | +16.7% |
| 2005 | 244.09 million current LCU | +11.9% |
| 2006 | 280.26 million current LCU | +14.8% |
| 2007 | 323.07 million current LCU | +15.3% |
| 2008 | 369.58 million current LCU | +14.4% |
| 2009 | 291.24 million current LCU | -21.2% |
| 2010 | 246.32 million current LCU | -15.4% |
| 2011 | 247.62 million current LCU | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 255.68 million current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 267.32 million current LCU | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 321.77 million current LCU | +20.4% |
| 2015 | 424.90 million current LCU | +32.1% |
| 2016 | 574.60 million current LCU | +35.2% |
| 2017 | 723.80 million current LCU | +26.0% |
| 2018 | 895.00 million current LCU | +23.7% |
| 2019 | 977.00 million current LCU | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 1.03 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 1.10 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 2022 | 1.73 billion current LCU | +56.2% |
| 2023 | 2.09 billion current LCU | +21.3% |
| 2024 | 2.48 billion current LCU | +18.7% |
| 2025 | 2.62 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 2.62 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 17.84 billion current LCU, 15% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 2.62 billion current LCU is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.40 billion current LCU, 31% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 72.23 million current LCU | 24.26 million current LCU | 160.07 million current LCU | 7 |
| 2000s | 246.25 million current LCU | 162.65 million current LCU | 369.58 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 493.40 million current LCU | 246.32 million current LCU | 977.00 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.84 billion current LCU | 1.03 billion current LCU | 2.62 billion current LCU | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Lithuania?
- Military expenditure in Lithuania was 2.62 billion current LCU in 2025, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest military expenditure recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 2.62 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.26 million current LCU in 1994.
- How does Lithuania rank for military expenditure?
- Lithuania ranks 128th out of 168 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 515.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as part of Military expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Military expenditure in local currency at current prices (by calendar year)