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Summary of IMF Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Lithuania (2015)

Core Content

The IMF conducted a 2015 Article IV consultation with the Republic of Lithuania, assessing its economic performance and policy framework. The consultation concluded on May 28, 2015, and the staff report was completed on May 11, 2015. The report highlights Lithuania's economic resilience and progress in stabilizing its public finances, while also identifying structural reforms and policy challenges for sustained growth and convergence with Western Europe.

Main Policy Challenges

Convergence with Western Europe: Lithuania needs to enhance investment, innovation, and structural reforms to align with Western European living standards, especially as wages converge with EU levels.
Fiscal Space: Fiscal consolidation is nearly complete, but further measures are needed to preserve past gains and build more fiscal space. A structural fiscal balance of -0.5% of GDP from 2016 onward is recommended.
Labor Market and Demographics: With a shrinking labor force, Lithuania must modernize its labor code, improve education to match labor market needs, and better utilize available labor resources.
Private Investment and Innovation: Private investment and innovation need to be boosted to support continued income convergence and economic growth. The use of EU funds and the "Juncker Plan" is encouraged, particularly for SMEs.
Banking Sector Stability: The banking system, largely owned by Nordic institutions, has strengthened with improved capitalization, lower NPLs, and profitability. However, smaller domestic banks and credit unions with higher risk profiles require further supervision and reform.

Economic Outlook and Risks

Growth: Growth is expected to remain stable at around 2.8% in 2015, with a potential rise to 3.25% over time if structural reforms are implemented.
Inflation: Inflation was 0.2% in 2014, turning positive again but remaining below zero for the year. External factors, particularly falling energy prices and import bans, have played a significant role.
External Risks: Geopolitical tensions and the deepening recession in the CIS pose moderate downside risks to growth. However, the economic recovery in the euro area and low energy prices offer some upside potential.
Fiscal Sustainability: Public debt is projected to stabilize at around 40% of GDP. The fiscal structural balance is expected to gradually improve, ensuring a steady decline in the public debt ratio.

Key Economic Indicators

Indicator	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Real GDP Growth (%)	3.8	3.3	2.9	2.8	3.2	3.4	3.6	3.7	3.7
Domestic Demand Growth (%)	0.1	3.0	4.6	3.8	4.3	4.3	4.4	4.4	4.5
Private Consumption Growth (%)	3.6	4.2	5.6	3.7	4.2	4.0	4.0	3.9	4.0
Domestic Fixed Investment Growth (%)	-1.6	7.0	8.0	3.2	5.4	5.5	5.5	6.0	6.1
Net External Demand (%)	3.9	0.5	-1.5	-1.0	-1.1	-1.0	-0.9	-0.9	-0.9
Nominal GDP (in billions of euro)	33.3	35.0	36.3	37.7	39.8	42.2	44.8	47.6	50.6
Output Gap (%)	-0.9	-0.3	-0.2	-0.2	-0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
General Government Gross Debt (%)	39.8	38.8	40.9	38.9	39.0	38.7	38.2	37.6	36.7
Foreign Currency-Denominated Debt (%)	31.3	27.1	16.2	13.5	12.7	10.3	9.6	8.9	4.9
Real Effective Exchange Rate (2005=100)	117.5	118.7	119.9	...	...	...	...	...	...
Exchange Rate (LTL per USD)	2.61	2.51	2.84	...	...	...	...	...	...
Exchange Rate (LTL per EUR)	3.45	3.45	3.45	...	...	...	...	...	...
HICP (Year-on-Year %)	2.9	0.5	-0.1	0.5	2.0	2.3	2.4	2.3	2.3
HICP Core (Annual %)	2.0	1.4	0.7	1.3	1.7	2.4	3.0	3.0	3.0
Current Account Balance (%)	-1.2	1.6	0.1	0.5	-0.5	-1.1	-1.4	-1.7	-2.1
Unemployment Rate (%)	13.4	11.8	10.7	10.6	10.5	10.5	10.5	10.5	10.5
Average Monthly Gross Earnings (Annual %)	2.6	5.0	4.5	4.0	3.7	5.6	6.2	6.1	6.2
Real Average Monthly Gross Earnings (Annual %)	-0.5	3.8	4.3	4.3	1.6	3.4	3.7	3.7	3.9
Labor Productivity (Annual %)	2.0	1.9	0.9	2.6	3.2	3.4	3.7	3.7	3.9
General Government Revenue (%)	33.0	32.8	34.3	33.4	33.0	33.0	33.2	33.3	33.3
General Government Expenditure (%)	36.1	35.4	34.9	34.8	34.6	34.6	34.7	34.6	34.6
Fiscal Balance (%)	-3.1	-2.6	-0.7	-1.4	-1.6	-1.6	-1.5	-1.4	-1.3
Structural Fiscal Balance (%)	-2.5	-1.7	-0.8	-1.2	-1.3	-1.3	-1.3	-1.3	-1.3
Reserve Cover (Months of Imports)	2.9	2.4	2.9	...	...	...	...	...	...
Reserve Cover (Percent of Short-Term Debt)	50.4	52.1	57.8	...	...	...	...	...	...
Short-Term Debt (%)	25.3	23.4	21.5	20.0	18.2	16.4	14.7	13.1	...
Gross External Debt (%)	73.4	67.1	66.7	57.8	53.3	49.0	44.6	40.3	...
Per Capita GDP (PPP, 2014)	€20,088
Literacy Rate (2011)	99.7%
At-Risk-of-Poverty Rate (2013)	20.6%
Main Products and Exports	Mineral, chemical, agricultural and wood products, machinery and equipment, textiles
Key Export Markets	Russia, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Germany

Conclusion

The IMF Executive Board endorsed the staff appraisal, noting that Lithuania's strong economic fundamentals and resilience to external shocks are positive signs. However, the country faces moderate downside risks due to geopolitical tensions and a challenging demographic profile. To ensure long-term stability and convergence, Lithuania must continue with structural reforms, improve fiscal efficiency, and promote private investment and innovation. The report also emphasizes the importance of modernizing the labor code and aligning education with labor market needs.

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