Republic of Lithuania: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Lithuaniasitecoreitem

Lithuania's economy has proven resilient to multiple shocks in recent years and grew strongly in 2024. However, new challenges are emerging and long-standing issues still require attention. Defense spending is high and set to rise further, adding to other existing long-term spending pressures including from pensions. Income convergence with other euro area countries has been stalling lately while productivity growth remains weak. The global economic environment remains highly uncertain.

Subject: Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), Crime, Defense spending, Expenditure, Financial institutions, Income, Labor, Labor markets, Loans, National accounts, Pension spending, Public debt, Revenue administration

Keywords: Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), Defense spending, Income, Labor markets, Loans, Pension spending