Percentage of territory effectively controlled by government in Lithuania
Lithuania: Percentage of territory effectively controlled by government was 100.0% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
100.0%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
1st
of 174 countries
All-time high
100.0%
in 1940
All-time low
42.7%
in 1918
Years of data
230
1795–2025
Percentage of territory effectively controlled by government in Lithuania, 1795–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Lithuania recorded 100.0% for percentage of territory effectively controlled by government in 2025. That is the highest value across all 230 years on record.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of territory effectively controlled by government in Lithuania peaked at 100.0% in 1940 and was at its lowest, 42.7%, in 1918.
Lithuania ranks 1st of 174 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 230 years of available data.
Percentage of territory effectively controlled by government in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1795 | 70.0% | — |
| 1796 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1797 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1798 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1799 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1800 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1801 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1802 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1803 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1804 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1805 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1806 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1807 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1808 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1809 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1810 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1811 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1812 | 65.0% | -7.1% |
| 1813 | 70.0% | +7.7% |
| 1814 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1815 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1816 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1817 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1818 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1819 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1820 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1821 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1822 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1823 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1824 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1825 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1826 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1827 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1828 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1829 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1830 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1831 | 75.0% | +7.1% |
| 1832 | 75.0% | +0.0% |
| 1833 | 75.0% | +0.0% |
| 1834 | 75.0% | +0.0% |
| 1835 | 75.0% | +0.0% |
| 1836 | 75.0% | +0.0% |
| 1837 | 70.0% | -6.7% |
| 1838 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1839 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1840 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1841 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 1842 | 75.0% | +7.1% |
| 1843 | 75.0% | +0.0% |
| 1844 | 75.0% | +0.0% |
| 1845 | 75.0% | +0.0% |
| 1846 | 75.0% | +0.0% |
| 1847 | 80.0% | +6.7% |
| 1848 | 80.0% | +0.0% |
| 1849 | 80.0% | +0.0% |
| 1850 | 80.0% | +0.0% |
| 1851 | 80.0% | +0.0% |
| 1852 | 80.0% | +0.0% |
| 1853 | 80.0% | +0.0% |
| 1854 | 78.0% | -2.5% |
| 1855 | 78.0% | +0.0% |
| 1856 | 78.0% | +0.0% |
| 1857 | 80.0% | +2.6% |
| 1858 | 80.0% | +0.0% |
| 1859 | 80.0% | +0.0% |
| 1860 | 80.0% | +0.0% |
| 1861 | 85.0% | +6.2% |
| 1862 | 85.0% | +0.0% |
| 1863 | 85.0% | +0.0% |
| 1864 | 85.0% | +0.0% |
| 1865 | 85.0% | +0.0% |
| 1866 | 85.0% | +0.0% |
| 1867 | 85.0% | +0.0% |
| 1868 | 85.0% | +0.0% |
| 1869 | 85.0% | +0.0% |
| 1870 | 85.0% | +0.0% |
| 1871 | 90.0% | +5.9% |
| 1872 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 1873 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 1874 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 1875 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 1876 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 1877 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 1878 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 1879 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 1880 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 1881 | 99.2% | +10.2% |
| 1882 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1883 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1884 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1885 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1886 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1887 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1888 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1889 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1891 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1895 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1898 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1899 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1900 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1901 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 98.8% | -0.3% |
| 1904 | 98.8% | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 85.0% | -14.0% |
| 1906 | 94.2% | +10.8% |
| 1907 | 95.8% | +1.8% |
| 1908 | 97.5% | +1.7% |
| 1909 | 99.2% | +1.7% |
| 1910 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 93.3% | -5.9% |
| 1915 | 92.3% | -1.1% |
| 1916 | 91.2% | -1.3% |
| 1917 | 81.5% | -10.6% |
| 1918 | 42.7% | -47.6% |
| 1919 | 69.2% | +61.9% |
| 1920 | 74.6% | +7.8% |
| 1921 | 73.2% | -1.8% |
| 1922 | 73.2% | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 81.3% | +11.1% |
| 1924 | 81.4% | +0.1% |
| 1925 | 81.4% | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 81.4% | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 81.4% | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 81.4% | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 81.4% | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 81.4% | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 81.4% | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 81.4% | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 81.4% | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 81.4% | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 81.4% | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 81.4% | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 81.4% | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 81.4% | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 80.8% | -0.7% |
| 1940 | 100.0% | +23.8% |
| 1941 | 87.0% | -13.0% |
| 1942 | 84.0% | -3.4% |
| 1943 | 85.0% | +1.2% |
| 1944 | 93.0% | +9.4% |
| 1945 | 98.0% | +5.4% |
| 1946 | 100.0% | +2.0% |
| 1947 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 97.2% | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 99.6% | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 99.7% | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 100.0% | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 100.0% is above the median for high income countries, which is 98.9%, 1.0× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 100.0% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 99.0%, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790s | 70.0% | 70.0% | 70.0% | 5 |
| 1800s | 70.0% | 70.0% | 70.0% | 10 |
| 1810s | 69.5% | 65.0% | 70.0% | 10 |
| 1820s | 70.0% | 70.0% | 70.0% | 10 |
| 1830s | 73.0% | 70.0% | 75.0% | 10 |
| 1840s | 75.5% | 70.0% | 80.0% | 10 |
| 1850s | 79.4% | 78.0% | 80.0% | 10 |
| 1860s | 84.5% | 80.0% | 85.0% | 10 |
| 1870s | 89.5% | 85.0% | 90.0% | 10 |
| 1880s | 98.3% | 90.0% | 99.2% | 10 |
| 1890s | 99.2% | 99.2% | 99.2% | 10 |
| 1900s | 96.7% | 85.0% | 99.2% | 10 |
| 1910s | 86.7% | 42.7% | 99.2% | 10 |
| 1920s | 79.1% | 73.2% | 81.4% | 10 |
| 1930s | 81.3% | 80.8% | 81.4% | 10 |
| 1940s | 94.7% | 84.0% | 100.0% | 10 |
| 1950s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10 |
| 1960s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10 |
| 1970s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 99.6% | 97.2% | 100.0% | 9 |
| 2000s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6 |
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More reference data data for Lithuania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2893 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1106 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1208 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9699 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6729 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5859 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6578 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of territory effectively controlled by government in Lithuania?
- Percentage of territory effectively controlled by government in Lithuania was 100.0% in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest percentage of territory effectively controlled by government recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 100.0% in 1940.
- What is the lowest percentage of territory effectively controlled by government recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.7% in 1918.
- How does Lithuania rank for percentage of territory effectively controlled by government?
- Lithuania ranks 1st out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is percentage of territory effectively controlled by government rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Percentage of territory effectively controlled by government. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Central estimate of the percentage of territory controlled by the government.