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En 2003 le Produit national brut (PNB) a augmenté de 9.7 %, comparé à celui de 2002, et s'élève à 16.27 milliard d'euros. En 2003 le Produit National Brut par habitant atteint 4 711 Euros.
Une progression aussi rapide du PNB était due à la croissance en volume de la majorité des activité commerciale et industrielle, à l'exception de la pêche et de l'agriculture. Les croissances les plus remarquables sont la construction (+18% par rapport à 2002), l'industrie légère (+13%), le commerce de gros et de détail, la fourniture d'eau et de gaz.
Durant l'année 2003, les prix ont en moyenne baissé avec un taux d'inflation de -1,2% (pour rappel l'inflation en 2002 était de 0,3%). La déflation provient du renchérissement de la monnaie nationale vis-à-vis du dollar et de la forte concurrence sur le marché du détail.
Les prix des biens et services de communication ont baissé, ainsi que l'immobilier, les produits alimentaires et les boissons non alcoolisées. Les boissons alcoolisées, le tabac, et les produits de santé ont vu leurs prix augmenter.
According to the Statistics Department as of II quarter 2004, there were 183.4 thousand of unemployed. The unemployment rate decreased to 11.3%.
· En 2003, le taux de chômage a atteint les 12.7%.
· De l'année 2002 à 2003, le nombre de chômeurs a diminué de plus de 9% (ce qui correspond à plus de 20 000 personnes).
The privatisation of financial sector companies in Lithuania was completed in 2002.
· The privatisation of Lithuania’s state owned and municipal shares and real estate properties generated EUR 263.7 million in 2003. A total of 787 privatisation transactions were concluded last year. The largest privatisation deal, signed in 2003, was concerning “Vakarų skirstomieji tinklai” (Western electricity network) 77% share package, which was sold for EUR 156 mill.
· In January-April 2004 the incomes from privatization amounted to EUR 75 million. The largest deal – sale of 34 % stake of the Lithuanian Gas to Russian gas company “Gazprom” for almost EUR 29 million.
· During the last phase of privatisation process transport, energy entities and some of spirits manufactories will be sold. Privatisation of such state monopolies as Lithuanian Energy, Lithuanian Railways, which are currently undergoing the reorganisation, as well as Lithuanian airlines is on its way.
Cumulative foreign direct investment as of the 1st July 2004 equalled EUR 4.25 billion and, comparing with the 1 July 2003, increased by 4.9 %. The FDI per capita in Lithuania made up EUR 1234.
· Main investors were: Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Estonia, the United States and Finland. More than 60% of foreign direct investment to Lithuania comes form the EU-15 countries. In 2003, as compared with 2002, FDI from the EU-15 increased by 10% and reached EUR 2.5 billion.
According to the data of the Department of Statistics the foreign trade turnover in 2003 accounted for EUR 15.18 billion: exports amounted EUR 6.41 billion, while imports – EUR 8.77 billion. As compared with 2002, Lithuanian exports in 2003 increased by 9.1% and imports by 6 %. The balance of foreign trade was negative and equalled to EUR 2.36 billion.
· Main part of Lithuanian exports in 2003 was directed to the EU-15 countries (42 % of the total exports) and to the EU candidate countries (19.3 %). The biggest part of imports also came from the EU-15 – 44.5 % of the total imports (Lithuanian imports from the CIS reached 25.3 %).
· Main Lithuanian export partners: Switzerland (11.7% of total exports), Russia (10.1%), Germany (9.9%) and Latvia (9.7%). Main import partners: Russia (22.1% of total imports), Germany (16.1%), Poland (5.2%), and Italy (4.3%).
· Over the first half of 2004 the total foreign trade turnover reached EUR 7.88 billion: exports totalled to EUR 3.33 billion, while imports – to EUR 4.55 billion. As compared with the same period of 2003, in the first half of 2004 total exports from Lithuania increased by 15.5%, while imports grew by 15.2%.
· During the first quarter of 2004 main part of Lithuanian exports went to the EU-15 (43.9% of total exports). Imports from the EU-15 made up 47.4% of total imports.
According to the Bank of Lithuania, in 2003 the Current Account Deficit (CAD) amounted to EUR 1.06 billion or 6.6% of GDP.
· In 2003 the CAD, as compared with 2002, increased by EUR 0.29 billion.
· Over the first half of 2004, the CAD made up EUR 0.82 billion or 10% of forecasted GDP of this quarter.
According to the figures of the Ministry of Finance, the total public debt stood at EUR 3.8 billion at the beginning of 2004. The foreign debt made up EUR 2.18 billion or 57 % of the total state debt. The foreign debt accounted for 13.5 % of GDP.
· Total public debt as of the end of June 2004 stood at EUR 3.64 billion, of which 64.8 % comprised foreign debt.
. According to the data of the Ministry of Finance, in 2003 the fiscal deficit of the general government budget was equal to EUR 269 million and made up 1.7% of GDP.
· Main factors, which significantly contributed to successful implementation of budget revenue plans, were improved collection of budget revenues and growing economy.
· Total revenues of the national budget in 2003 made up EUR 3.25 billion.
· In June 2004 the fiscal deficit of the General Government amounted EUR 50.2 million (0.3% of predicted GDP).
In September 2004, there were 10 banks operating under a license from the Bank of Lithuania, 2 branches of foreign banks (the Vilnius Branch of VEREINS-UND WESTBANK AG, Nordea Bank Finland Plc) and 3 representative offices of foreign banks.
· During 2003 the market share of 3 largest banks’(“Vilniaus bankas”, “Hansabankas”, “NORD/LB Lietuva”) assets decreased from 74% to 71%.
· In September 2004, 62 credit unions possessed licences for their activities.
· According to the audited financial statements for the 1 July 2004, presented by operating domestic commercial banks and branches of foreign banks, total assets made up EUR 7.26 billion, increasing over the year by EUR 0.52 billion (or by 7.5%); total loans granted to clients amounted to nearly EUR 4.08 billion, increasing in comparison with the 1 April 2004 by 0.3 billion (8.1 %); deposits totalled EUR 4.4 billion, increasing over the quarter by EUR 0.3 billion (8%).
· In the first half of 2004 the market share of 3 largest banks’ assets decreased to 68.1%.
According to the Department of Statistics, in 2003 the agriculture, hunting and forestry sectors created the value-added of EUR 0.9 billion at current prices or 6.1% of GDP. As compared to 2002 (at constant prices), the created added value of this economic activity decreased by 4 %.
In the first quarter of 2004, the agriculture, hunting and forestry sectors created the value-added of EUR 166.0 million (at 2000 prices). The annual growth of the added value of this sector was 6.6 %.
According to the figures of the Department of Statistics, over 2003 the gross added value in transportation, storage and communications sectors accounted of EUR 1.9 billion (at current prices) or 13.3 % of GDP. The annual growth of the added value of this sector was 8 %.
In the first quarter of 2004 transportation, storage and communications sectors created the value-added of EUR 462.95 million (at 2000 prices). The annual growth of this sector was 8.6 %
According to the data of the Department of Statistics, over 2003 wholesales and retail trade created the added value of EUR 2.6 billion at current prices or 17.8% of GDP. As compared to 2002 (at constant prices), the created added value of this sector increased by 10 %.
In the first quarter of 2004, domestic trade overturn amounted EUR 1.21 billion. As compared to the first quarter of 2003 (at constant prices), the created added value of this sector increased by 13.5 %.
