Talent Pool
Vilnius is home to some of the country's best universities. With a talent pool that has the highest ICT literacy of any in the EU, along with almost 100% English proficiency among young professionals, Vilnius has the kinds of employees modern businesses need.
And with talent saturation levels that are significantly lower than comparable European cities, there is plenty of room for your business to grow.
Vilnius is a city that keeps on growing. Not only that, it has one of the youngest populations in the EU.
So, if you are looking for a city that has the kind of energy and drive you need to help you build your business or career, Vilnius is for you.
City population: 556 490 | Metropolitan area: 810 797
Source: Statistics Lithuania, 2021
| Lithuanians | 373 513 |
| Polish | 85 436 |
| Russians | 53 887 |
| Belarusians | 15 156 |
| Other | 5 705 |
|
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
2018 |
2017 |
2016 |
2015 |
|
556490 |
547484 |
552131 |
547484 |
545280 |
543493 |
542626 |
|
0.6 % |
0.4 % |
0.8% |
0.4% |
0.3% |
0.2% |
0.5% |
| 0–14 | 18 % |
| 15–39 | 32 % |
| 40–64 | 34 % |
| 65+ | 17 % |
Source: Statistics Lithuania, 2021
Vilnius is home to some of the country's best universities.
With a young workforce that is highly skilled and educated, Vilnius is increasingly becoming a beacon for international global companies and start-ups alike.
Not only that, this growing international ecosystem is also attracting growing numbers of foreign students, who see the city as both a great place to study and a great place to start a career.
1 of 2 countries
in EU mandating informatics in primary education
Source: European Commission, 2023
1st globally
for technological skills
Source: IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, 2023
85%
of young professionals are proficient in English
Source: Invest Lithuania, 2023
1st in the EU
with people aged 25-34 attaining tertiary education in Vilnius
Source: Eurostat, 2023
2nd
in the Human Capital and Lifestyle category.
The Financial Times, European Cities and Regions of the Future, 2024
53,639
students in Vilnius in 2023-2024
Source: Statistics Lithuania, 2023
13.2%
foreign students in Lithuania in 2022-2023
Source: Statistics Lithuania, 2024
61%
of people aged 30-34 have a higher degree in Lithuania
Source: Statistics Lithuania, 2023
