Latvia vs Lithuania: First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship
Latvia
9,073
in 2025
Lithuania
23,499
in 2025
Latvia rank
28th
Lithuania rank
27th
First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship over time
- Latvia
- Lithuania
How they compare
Lithuania currently reports 23,499 against 9,073 in Latvia, a difference of 14,426.
That makes Lithuania's figure about 2.6 times Latvia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Latvia ahead.
Latvia ranks 28th and Lithuania ranks 27th of 32 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 1 and Lithuania in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Lithuania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,005 | 3,978 | 1,026 | Latvia |
| 2010s | 6,744 | 7,566 | 821.7 | Lithuania |
| 2020s | 8,459 | 35,154 | 26,695 | Lithuania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship, Latvia or Lithuania?
- Lithuania, at 23,499 against 9,073 in Latvia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship between Latvia and Lithuania?
- 14,426, with Lithuania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Lithuania?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Latvia and Lithuania rank globally for first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship?
- Latvia ranks 28th and Lithuania ranks 27th of 32 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.