Lithuania - Women earn 10% less than men - August 31, 2025

According to data from the Bank of Lithuania, women earn on average 10% less than men, and the announcement has sparked renewed criticism of Government inaction. The gap is most pronounced in industries that employ mostly women, where average wages are lower than in sectors where men are the main workers. In June, 2025, women in no age group earned more than men of the same age, and only after the age of 50 does the gap narrow to less than € 100. The Office of Equal Opportunities has criticized the Government for inaction and failure to set strategic goals.

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