Income and living conditions of the population of Lithuania
(edition 2023)

Material deprivation

 

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In order to assess the ability to meet vital needs, the income indicators do not suffice. This publication provides statistical information about economic difficulties, social restrictions and lack of certain things due to lack of funds based on the common EU methodology.

39.3 per cent of the population were living in the households which were not able to face unexpected financial expenses (EUR 430), 10.4 per cent – in the households which could not afford a meal with meat, fish (or vegetarian equivalent) at least every second day. In 2022, 34.3 per cent of the population were living in the households which could not afford to go for a week’s annual holiday away from home.

There were significantly fewer complaints about the inability to keep home adequately warm among the rural than among the urban population. The rest of the economic problems were faced by the rural population more often than by the urban one.


Share of persons living in households affected by material deprivation in the economic dimension, 2018–2022

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The latest and detailed data are available in the Database of Indicators

 

Persons living in households having a computer accounted for 84 per cent, a car – 76 per cent. Lack of funds was indicated as the main reason by 21 per cent of persons having no computer and by 22 per cent of persons having no car.

Population living below the at-risk-of-poverty threshold was considerably less well equipped with computers and cars. 41 per cent of individuals living below the at-risk-of-poverty threshold did not have a computer (10 per cent – due to lack of money), 57 per cent – a car (14 per cent – due to lack of money).


Share of persons affected by material deprivation in each dimension, 2022

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The latest and detailed data are available in the Database of Indicators

 

By place of residence

Created with Highcharts 6.1.436362727212199666631191965643402313654750111475Urban areas5 largest citiesOther townsRural areasEconomic strainInability to face unexpected financial expensesCan’t afford to go for one week annual holiday away from homeUnable to keep home adequately warmCan’t afford a meal with meat, fish (or vegetarian equivalent) every second dayArrears on mortgage or rent, utility bills (electricity, water, gas) or hire purchaseinstalmentsEnforced lack of durablesNo car0510152025303540455055

The latest and detailed data are available in the Database of Indicators

 

According to Eurostat methodology, a person with an enforced lack of at least five out of thirteen material and social deprivation items is categorised as deprived. The defined list contains seven items at household level and six items at individual level. A person with an enforced lack of at least seven out of thirteen material and social deprivation items is categorised as severely deprived.

In 2022, material and social deprivation was faced by 12.7 per cent of the population, of whom 6 per cent were facing severe material and social deprivation. 15.8 per cent of the population living below the at-risk-of-poverty threshold faced material and social deprivation. In 2022, persons living below the at-risk-of-poverty threshold and facing severe material and social deprivation accounted for 3.3 per cent of the population.

Compared to 2021, the material and social deprivation rate decreased by 0.9 percentage points: in urban areas – by 0.2, in rural areas – by 2.5 percentage points. Compared to 2021, the severe material and social deprivation rate in the country decreased by 0.4 percentage points: in urban areas – remained unchanged, in rural areas – decreased by 1.2 percentage points.


Material and social deprivation rate and severe material and social deprivation rate, 2022

By place of residence

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By household type

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By age group

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In 2022, 8 per cent of persons aged 16 and older could not afford to replace worn-out clothes by some new (not second-hand) ones. 8 per cent of person could not afford to get together with friends or family (relatives) for a drink or meal at least once a month, 18 per cent – could not afford to regularly participate in a leisure activity (go to the cinema and theatre, to do sports), 12 per cent – could not afford to spend a small amount of money each week on oneself.

Incapability to afford to replace at least part of worn-out clothes by some new more was more often indicated by persons aged 65 and older (13 per cent) than younger persons. The smallest number of persons who limit themselves due to lack of funds was recorded in the 16–24 and 25–39 age groups.

Due to lack of funds, 20 per cent of persons living at risk of poverty could afford to buy only second-hand clothes, 15 per cent – could not afford to get together with friends or family (relatives) for a drink or meal at least once a month, one third (34 per cent) – did not participate in a leisure activity.


Share of persons aged 16 and older who cannot afford the following, 2021–2022

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Share of persons aged 16 and older who cannot afford the following, 2022

Created with Highcharts 6.1.4Per cent18181212888833221313884466112234342525202015157755 All persons aged 16 and olderAbove the at-risk-of-poverty thresholdBelow the at-risk-of-poverty thresholdRegularly participate in leisureactivitiesSpend a small amount of money eachweek on yourselfReplace worn-out clothes by newones (not second-hand)Meet friends, relatives at least once amonth for drinks, mealsHave the Internet access for personaluse at homeHave two pairs of properly fittingshoes (e.g., go to work)010203040

The latest and detailed data are available in the Database of Indicators

 

By place of residence

Created with Highcharts 6.1.4Per cent18181212888833221717101077882233161677667722331919151599884433202016161010993322 All persons aged 16 and olderUrban areas5 largest citiesOther townsRural areasRegularly participate in leisureactivitiesSpend a small amount of money eachweek on yourselfReplace worn-out clothes by newones (not second-hand)Meet friends, relatives at least once amonth for drinks, mealsHave the Internet access for personaluse at homeHave two pairs of properly fittingshoes (e.g., go to work)0510152025

The latest and detailed data are available in the Database of Indicators

 

By age group

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The latest and detailed data are available in the Database of Indicators

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Share of persons affected by material deprivation in each dimension by region and county

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