Lithuania’s industrial sector returned to growth at the start of 2026, with industrial production rising 2.60% month-over-month in January 2026, following a 0.30% decline in December 2025. The fresh figures, updated on 27 February 2026, point to a notable short-term turnaround after the year-end slowdown.
The comparison is based on month-over-month dynamics: the current reading reflects the change in January relative to December 2025, while the previous indicator showed how December compared with November 2025. The swing from -0.30% to 2.60% suggests a strengthening in industrial activity, potentially easing concerns about weakness at the turn of the year.
While the data release does not break down the drivers of growth, the overall improvement in output may offer support to Lithuania’s broader economic outlook if the positive trend continues in the coming months.
