Formal & Mobile Money Borrowing Statistics in Lithuania (2026)
11.9% of adults in Lithuania borrowed from a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2021, World Bank Global Findex data show. Down from 20.7% in 2017 to 11.9% in 2021 (−8.7 percentage points). Lithuania ranks #41 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #99 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 11.9% (2021)
- Formal & Mobile Money Borrowing in Lithuania as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- −8.7 pp (2021)
- Down from 20.7% in 2017 to 11.9% in 2021 (−8.7 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 14.8% (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 14.8% in 2014 to 11.9% in 2021.
- Peak value (2017)
- 20.7% (2017)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2021 value is 11.9%.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #41 of 46 (2021)
- Lithuania ranks 41 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #99 of 142 (2021)
- Lithuania ranks 99 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 33.4% (2021)
- Lithuania (11.9%) is below the average of 33.4% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Borrowed from a formal bank or similar financial institution (% age 15+) (2021)
- 11.9% (2021)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Lithuania (2024)
- 89.2% (2024)
- 89.2% of the population in Lithuania used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 2.9 million (2024)
- Lithuania had a population of 2.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2014–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11.9% | −8.7 pp |
| 2017 | 20.7% | +5.8 pp |
| 2014 | 14.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Lithuania borrowed from a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account?
11.9% of adults in Lithuania borrowed from a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has formal & mobile money borrowing in Lithuania changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a decline from 14.8% in 2014 to 11.9% in 2021.
How does Lithuania compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Lithuania ranks 41 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 11.9% versus a regional average of 33.4% (latest values per country).
Where does Lithuania rank globally on formal & mobile money borrowing?
Lithuania ranks 99 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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