Lithuania’s gross domestic product grew by 3.1% in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period last year, reaching EUR 39.4 billion at current prices, the State Data Agency said on September 1.
Unadjusted for seasonal and working day effects, GDP rose by 3.2%.
In the second quarter, GDP increased by 3.1%, both adjusted and unadjusted. Compared with the first quarter, GDP rose by 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis and by 5.2% unadjusted.
The agency’s preliminary estimate had reported a 3% annual increase and a 0.2% quarterly rise in the second quarter, with GDP at EUR 20.5 billion.
By production method, the largest positive contributions to GDP growth came from wholesale and retail trade, transportation and storage, and information and communication activities.
By expenditure method, household consumption rose 2.3% and gross fixed capital formation increased 0.4%, while government consumption fell 0.6%. Imports of goods and services declined 5.4%, outpacing a 1.2% drop in exports.
The first estimate for third-quarter GDP will be published October 30. (LRT)