Trust in government in Lithuania
Lithuania: Trust in government was 42.5% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Trust in government in Lithuania, 2007–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trust in government in Lithuania is 42.5%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of up 22.6% on the previous year and up 79.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trust in government in Lithuania peaked at 42.5% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 13.3%, in 2010.
That places Lithuania 25th out of 47 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Trust in government in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 24.0% | — |
| 2010 | 13.3% | -44.4% |
| 2013 | 23.7% | +77.5% |
| 2016 | 33.0% | +39.4% |
| 2019 | 35.0% | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 34.7% | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 42.5% | +22.6% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 42.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 42.8%, 99% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 42.5% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42.8%, 99% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.0% | 24.0% | 24.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 26.2% | 13.3% | 35.0% | 4 |
| 2020s | 38.6% | 34.7% | 42.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
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Frequently asked questions
- What is trust in government in Lithuania?
- Trust in government in Lithuania was 42.5% in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest trust in government recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 42.5% in 2024.
- What is the lowest trust in government recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.3% in 2010.
- How does Lithuania rank for trust in government?
- Lithuania ranks 25th out of 47 countries with data for 2024.
- Is trust in government rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Trust in government. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of respondents replying "yes" to the question "In this country, do you have confidence in national government, or not?"