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.

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% 

 More than half of residents are younger than 40: 
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.

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

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