Mental health in Lithuania.

Area of Science:

• Demographics
• Socioeconomic indicators
• Public health

Background:

• Lithuania's demographic profile and socioeconomic status are key indicators of its development.
• Understanding population structure is crucial for policy-making and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a comprehensive overview of Lithuania's demographic and socioeconomic characteristics.
• To provide baseline data for future comparative studies and national planning.

Main Methods:

• Data compilation from national statistics.
• Analysis of population size, age distribution, gender ratio, and literacy rates.
• Classification of economic status based on World Bank criteria.

Main Results:

• Lithuania covers approximately 65,000 km² with 3.422 million inhabitants.
• The gender ratio is 87 men per 100 women.
• 18% of the population is under 15, and 20% is over 60.
• A high literacy rate of 99.6% is recorded for both genders.
• The country is categorized as higher middle-income (World Bank 2004).

Conclusions:

• Lithuania exhibits a population structure with a significant elderly demographic and a balanced gender ratio.
• High literacy rates underscore the nation's educational achievements.
• The country's economic classification reflects its developmental standing.