Lithuania’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.5% in May 2026 from 5.3% in the previous month, marking the highest level since August 2023. Prices increased faster for housing and utilities (8.3% vs 7.1% in April), transport (16.2% vs 14.2%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.7% vs 7.6%), health (3.6% vs 2.8%), information and communication (3.6% vs 2.8%), education (4.4% vs 3.5%), restaurants and accommodation (6.5% vs 6.3%), insurance and financial services (5.0% vs 4.3%), and miscellaneous goods and services (4.7% vs 4.1%). Conversely, prices were unchanged for food and non-alcoholic beverages after rising 0.9% previously, while inflation eased in furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (0.8% vs 2.0%) and recreation, sport, and culture (6.7% vs 7.3%). Deflation also continued in clothing and footwear (-0.6% vs -0.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.1% in May, following a 0.6% increase in the previous month. source: Statistics Lithuania

Inflation Rate in Lithuania increased to 5.50 percent in May from 5.30 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Lithuania averaged 14.88 percent from 1993 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 707.40 percent in June of 1993 and a record low of -2.00 percent in January of 2003. This page provides - Lithuania Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Lithuania Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Lithuania increased to 5.50 percent in May from 5.30 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Lithuania is expected to be 5.40 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Lithuania Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.90 percent in 2027 and 2.50 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-11 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 5.3% 4.8% 5.3%
2026-06-08 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
May 5.5% 5.3% 5.9%
2026-07-09 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jun 5.5% 5.4%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 105.23 105.31 points May 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 106.66 107.82 points May 2026
CPI Transportation 114.36 114.55 points May 2026
Export Prices 118.80 115.60 points Apr 2026
Food Inflation 0.00 0.90 percent May 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 104.89 104.96 points May 2026
Import Prices 126.20 109.90 points Apr 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 5.50 5.30 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate MoM -0.10 0.60 percent May 2026
Producer Prices 131.40 132.40 points May 2026
PPI YoY 12.80 13.10 percent May 2026


Lithuania Inflation Rate
In Lithuania, the most important category in the consumer price index is Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (22 percent of total weight). Transport accounts for 14 percent; Housing and Utilities for 13 percent; Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco for 8 percent; Health for 8 percent; Recreation and Culture for 7 percent; Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 7 percent; Clothing and Footwear for 6 percent; Furniture, Household Equipment and Maintenance for 5 percent; Restaurants and Hotels for 6 percent; Communication for 3 percent; and Education for 2 percent.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5.50 5.30 707.40 -2.00 1993 - 2026 percent Monthly
2025=100, NSA

News Stream
Lithuania Inflation Rate Near 3-Year High
Lithuania’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.5% in May 2026 from 5.3% in the previous month, marking the highest level since August 2023. Prices increased faster for housing and utilities (8.3% vs 7.1% in April), transport (16.2% vs 14.2%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.7% vs 7.6%), health (3.6% vs 2.8%), information and communication (3.6% vs 2.8%), education (4.4% vs 3.5%), restaurants and accommodation (6.5% vs 6.3%), insurance and financial services (5.0% vs 4.3%), and miscellaneous goods and services (4.7% vs 4.1%). Conversely, prices were unchanged for food and non-alcoholic beverages after rising 0.9% previously, while inflation eased in furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (0.8% vs 2.0%) and recreation, sport, and culture (6.7% vs 7.3%). Deflation also continued in clothing and footwear (-0.6% vs -0.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.1% in May, following a 0.6% increase in the previous month.
2026-06-08
Lithuania Inflation Rate Highest Since 2023
Lithuania’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.3% in April 2026 from 4.8% in the previous month, marking the highest level since August 2023. Prices climbed for transport (14.2% vs 8.3% in March), while continuing to rise for housing and utilities (7.1% vs 6.5%), restaurants and accommodation services (6.3% vs 6%), information and communication (2.8% vs 1.7%), and education (3.5% vs 3.4%). Price growth also rebounded in furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (2% vs -0.5%). In contrast, price increases slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.9% vs 2.4%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.6% vs 7.9%), health (2.8% vs 3%), recreation, sport and culture (7.3% vs 7.8%), and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (4.1% vs 5.6%), while clothing and footwear prices declined (-0.4% vs 0.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices eased 0.6% in April after a 1.5% increase in the prior period.
2026-05-11
Lithuania Inflation Rate Hits Over 2½-Year High
Lithuania’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.8% in March 2026 from 3.6% in the previous month, marking the highest level since August 2023. Prices increased mainly for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.9% vs 7.3% in February), housing and utilities (6.5% vs 4.4%), health (3.0% vs 2.9%), recreation, sport, and culture (7.8% vs 7.4%), education (3.4% vs 3.3%), and restaurants and accommodation (6.0% vs 5.6%). At the same time, transport costs rebounded sharply (8.3% vs -0.5%), while deflation eased slightly for furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (-0.5% vs -0.6%). Conversely, inflation eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.4% vs 4.0%), clothing and footwear (0.4% vs 1.1%), information and communication (1.7% vs 2.7%), and miscellaneous goods and services (5.6% vs 5.9%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.5% in March, following a 1.1% increase in the previous month.
2026-04-09