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
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.
of students obtaining ICT skills in secondary schools
Source: Digital Agenda for Europe
for technological skills
Source: IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, 2020
speak at least two foreign languages
Source: Invest Lithuania, 2021
for percent of 25-34 y.o. population with a higher education
Source: Eurostat, 2020
in CEE region for skills for innovation
Source: EBRD Knowledge economy index, 2019
students in Vilnius in 2019-2020
Source: Statistics Lithuania, 2020
foreign students in Vilnius in 2019-2020
Source: Statistics Lithuania, 2020
IT students in Vilnius in 2019-2020
Source: Statistics Lithuania, 2020