A new report of the official statistical bureau comes up with graphs and figures over the period 2005-2012. Unemployment decreased in 2012 to 13.2% (from 15.3% in 2011). Compared to the situation in other EU countries the average wage is very low. Average wage decreased sharply in 2009 and remained relatively stable throughout 2010 and 2011. Gross wage growth in 2012 remained modest, and net real wage growth was still negative, although in absolute terms the 2008 level of the gross wages was almost reached.
English: http://www.stat.gov.lt/uploads/blog/1364550785.pdf
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