Current Account Balance: Lithuania

Analysis# Lithuania Current Account Balance Lithuania's current account balance stands at 2.1% of GDP in 2026, reflecting a moderately healthy external position. The nation has recovered substantially from its all-time low of -15.3% in 2007, when the pre-financial crisis boom collapsed. The 2026 reading remains well below the all-time peak of 7.2% recorded in 2020, yet demonstrates consistent improvement since 1995, with a total gain of 123.1% over three decades. The period from 2020 to 2023 reveals sharp volatility driven by external shocks. The 2020 surplus of 7.2% deteriorated dramatically to -6.1% in 2022, likely reflecting energy price spikes and supply chain disruptions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Since then, Lithuania has stabilized around 2%, with projections holding steady through 2026. This trajectory suggests the country has absorbed major external pressures and established a sustainable equilibrium.