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The French geographer's institute once calculated the geographic center of Europe to be a point just north of Vilnius, Lithuania's capital.
Lithuania
Republic of Lithuania
Population, GDP, and key facts about Lithuania — updated for 2026.
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Lithuania quick facts
- Population
- 2,888,278
- Area
- 65,290 km²
- Population density
- 46 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 85.5 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 29.6K
- Capital
- Vilnius
- Currency
- Euro (€, EUR)
- Language
- Lithuanian
Lithuania at human scale
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What is the capital of Lithuania?
The capital of Lithuania is Vilnius.
What is Lithuania's population?
Lithuania has a population of 2,888,278.
What is Lithuania's GDP per capita?
Lithuania's GDP per capita is US$ 29.6K.
What is the currency of Lithuania?
The currency of Lithuania is the Euro (EUR).
Is Lithuania bigger than Latvia?
Lithuania and Latvia are similar in land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.