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.
Vilnius city – 552 131
Vilnius district – 877 569
| Lithuanians | 338 758 |
| Polish | 88 408 |
| Russians | 63 991 |
| Belarusians | 18 924 |
| Other | 12 118 |
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| 552131 | 547484 | 545280 | 543493 | 542626 | 539707 | 537152 |
| 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
Source: Statistics Lithuania, 2018
| 0–14 | 17 % |
| 15–39 | 35 % |
| 40–64 | 32 % |
| 65+ | 16 % |
Source: Eurostat, 2018
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.
97%
of students obtaining ICT skills in secondary schools
Source: Digital Agenda for Europe
1st globally
for technological skills
Source: IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, 2018
5th in the EU
for speaking at least 1 foreign language
Source: European Commission, 2012
1st in EU
58% of population with higher education
Source: Eurostat, 2017 (age group 30-34)
1st
in CEE region for skills for innovation
Source: EBRD Knowledge economy index, 2019
61 466
students in Vilnius in 2017-2018
5.2%
foreign students in Vilnius in 2017-2018
6.3%
IT students in Vilnius in 2017-2018
