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Civilian Guns

Number of Privately Owned Firearms

ChartThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Lithuania is

2017: 385,0001
2009: 93,386{q13228 }{g1 }2
2008: 86,156
2007: 80,760
2006: 76,765
2005: 135,000{q13228 }{g1 }{q13189 }3
2004: 72,087{q13228 }{g1 }2
2003: 70,206
2002: 67,698
2001: 65,412
2000: 62,212
1999: 59,843
1998: 57,207
1997: 51,850
1996: 49,315
1995: 47,850
1994: 45,111
1993: 39,126
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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

ChartThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Lithuania is

2017: 13.624
2009: 2.96
2008: 2.7
2007: 2.5
2006: 2.35
2005: 4.06
2004: 2.13
2003: 2.05
2002: 1.96
2001: 1.88
2000: 1.78
1999: 1.65
1998: 1.56
1997: 1.4
1996: 1.32
1995: 1.28
1994: 1.2
1993: 1.03
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Number of Privately Owned Rifles

In Lithuania, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be 20,8495

Number of Privately Owned Shotguns

In Lithuania, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 45,2355

Number of Privately Owned Handguns

In Lithuania, the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be 19,9115

Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World Ranking

In a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Lithuania ranked at No. 956

Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World Ranking

In a comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Lithuania ranked at No.526

Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a Gun

In Lithuania, the percentage of adults living in a household with a firearm is reported to be

2015: 8%7

Number of Licensed Firearm Owners

ChartThe number of licensed gun owners in Lithuania is reported to be

2022: 92,0008
2009: 53,7075

Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 Population

ChartThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in Lithuania is

2022: 3.434
2009: 1.70

Number of Registered Firearms

ChartThe number of registered guns in Lithuania is reported to be

2022: 181,0008
2017: 127,9841
2009: 84,89695
2008: 78,3249
2007: 73,418
2006: 69,786
2005: 77,6533 9
2004: 65,5349
2003: 63,824
2002: 61,544
2001: 59,465
2000: 56,556
1999: 54,403
1998: 52,006
1997: 47,136
1996: 44,832
1995: 43,500
1994: 41,010
1993: 35,569
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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

ChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Lithuania is

2022: 6.744
2017: 4.53
2009: 2.69
2008: 2.45
2007: 2.27
2006: 2.13
2005: 2.33
2004: 1.94
2003: 1.86
2002: 1.78
2001: 1.71
2000: 1.62
1999: 1.5
1998: 1.42
1997: 1.28
1996: 1.2
1995: 1.16
1994: 1.09
1993: 0.94
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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms

ChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,10 but in Lithuania there are estimated to be

2017: 257,0161
2009: 8,490{q13228 }{g14 }2
2008: 7,832
2007: 7,342
2006: 6,979
2005: 5,73473
2004: 6,553
2003: 6,382
2002: 6,154
2001: 5,947
2000: 5,656
1999: 5,440
1998: 5,201
1997: 4,714
1996: 4,483
1995: 4,350
1994: 4,101
1993: 3,557
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Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 Population

ChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,10 but in Lithuania the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be

2017: 9.094
2009: 0.27
2008: 0.25
2007: 0.23
2006: 0.21
2005: 1.72
2004: 0.19
2003: 0.19
2002: 0.18
2001: 0.17
2000: 0.16
1999: 0.15
1998: 0.14
1997: 0.13
1996: 0.12
1995: 0.12
1994: 0.11
1993: 0.09
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Government Guns

Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Lithuania are reported to have 81,24011 firearms

Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Lithuania are reported to have 17,00012 firearms

ImpactsDeath and Injury

Total Number of Gun Deaths

ChartIn Lithuania, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2019: 3013
2018: 36
2017: 37
2016: 39
2015: 40
2014: 3814 15 16 17
2013: 48
2012: 3914 15 16 17 18
2011: 3714 15 16 17
2010: 5319
2009: 5014 15 16 17
2008: 46
2007: 38
2006: 44
2005: 63
2004: 66
2003: 66
2002: 62
2001: 76
2000: 111
1999: 67
1998: 124

Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2019: 1.0713
2018: 1.27
2017: 1.30
2016: 1.35
2015: 1.37
2014: 1.29
2013: 1.61
2012: 1.29
2011: 1.20
2010: 1.68
2009: 1.56
2008: 1.42
2007: 1.16
2006: 1.32
2005: 1.86
2004: 1.93
2003: 1.91
2002: 1.80
2001: 2.19
2000: 3.18
1999: 1.92
1998: 3.55

Total Number of Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Lithuania, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total

2019: 2913
2018: 34
2017: 33
2016: 38
2015: 38
2014: 34
2013: 44
2012: 36
2011: 34
2010: 50
2009: 43
2008: 41
2007: 33
2006: 40
2005: 60
2004: 57
2003: 61
2001: 71
2000: 101

Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is

2019: 2.2513
2018: 2.61
2017: 2.51
2016: 2.86
2015: 2.83
2014: 2.51
2013: 3.21
2012: 2.59
2011: 2.39
2010: 3.42
2009: 2.91
2008: 2.74
2007: 2.17
2006: 2.59
2005: 3.81
2004: 3.57
2003: 3.78
2001: 4.37
2000: 6.19

Total Number of Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Lithuania, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total

2019: 113
2018: 2
2017: 4
2016: 1
2015: 2
2014: 4
2013: 4
2012: 3
2011: 3
2010: 3
2009: 7
2008: 5
2007: 5
2006: 4
2005: 3
2004: 9
2003: 5
2001: 5
2000: 10

Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.0713
2018: 0.13
2017: 0.26
2016: 0.06
2015: 0.13
2014: 0.25
2013: 0.25
2012: 0.18
2011: 0.18
2010: 0.18
2009: 0.41
2008: 0.29
2007: 0.29
2006: 0.22
2005: 0.17
2004: 0.49
2003: 0.27
2001: 0.27
2000: 0.54

Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Lithuania, annual homicides by any means total

2020: 10120
2019: 94
2018: 92
2017: 100
2016: 153
2015: 172
2014: 159
2013: 198
2012: 202
2011: 211
2010: 219
2009: 252
2008: 298
2007: 277
2006: 28821 22 23
2005: 372
2004: 34321 22 24
2003: 34422 24
2002: 29322 25
2001: 353
2000: 37022 26
1999: 309
1998: 311
1997: 39122 27
1996: 405
1995: 502

Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2020: 3.7120
2019: 3.41
2018: 3.28
2017: 3.51
2016: 5.29
2015: 5.87
2014: 5.35
2013: 6.58
2012: 6.63
2011: 6.84
2010: 7.01
2009: 7.98
2008: 9.32
2007: 8.57
2006: 8.921 22 23 28
2005: 11.3
2004: 10.321 22 24 28
2003: 10.022 24 28
2002: 8.522 25 28
2001: 10.1
2000: 10.622 26 28
1999: 8.8
1998: 8.8
1997: 10.922 27 28
1996: 11.2
1995: 13.8

Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Lithuania, annual male homicides by any means total

2020: 14520
2019: 144
2018: 150
2017: 148
2016: 197
2015: 197
2014: 106
2013: 138
2012: 149
2011: 145
2010: 144
2009: 188
2008: 217
2007: 205

Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2020: 5.7120
2019: 5.64
2018: 5.79
2017: 5.64
2016: 8.03
2015: 9.11
2014: 7.75
2013: 9.97
2012: 10.64
2011: 10.22
2010: 10.01
2009: 12.87
2008: 14.62
2007: 13.59

Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Lithuania, annual female homicides by any means total

2020: 5820
2019: 44
2018: 34
2017: 52
2016: 79
2015: 95
2014: 53
2013: 60
2012: 53
2011: 66
2010: 75
2009: 64
2008: 81
2007: 72

Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2020: 1.9820
2019: 1.48
2018: 1.13
2017: 1.70
2016: 2.95
2015: 3.10
2014: 3.30
2013: 3.69
2012: 3.22
2011: 3.96
2010: 4.45
2009: 3.75
2008: 4.68
2007: 4.11

Gun Homicides

ChartIn Lithuania, annual firearm homicides total

2019: 213
2018: 2
2017: 2
2016: 1
2015: 1120
2014: 11
2013: 11
2012: 4
2011: 9
2010: 10
2009: 1414 21 22
2008: 12
2007: 12
2006: 13
2005: 14
2004: 1914 22
2003: 20
2002: 18
2001: 29
2000: 51
1999: 18
1998: 52
1997: 13127 22
1996: 191
1995: 252

Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.0713
2018: 0.07
2017: 0.07
2016: 0.04
2015: 0.14
2014: 0.24
2013: 0.17
2012: 0.10
2011: 0.13
2010: 0.03
2009: 0.13
2008: 0.09
2007: 0.12
2006: 0.18
2005: 0.21
2004: 0.24
2003: 0.23
2002: 0.52
2001: 0.32
2000: 0.69
1999: 0.51
1998: 1.47
1997: 3.5427 22
1996: 5.15
1995: 6.78

Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

ChartIn Lithuania, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be

2011: 1%21 29
2010: 1%21
2009: 3%
2008: 1%
2007: 3%
2006: 3%
2005: 3%
2004: 5.0%22
2003: 2.0%
2002: 5.5%
2001: 4.2%
2000: 22.4%
1999: 27.2%
1998: 37.6%
1997: 33.5%
1996: 47.2%
1995: 50.2%

Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Lithuania, annual male firearm homicides total

2019: 213
2018: 2
2016: 1
2015: 4
2014: 4
2013: 2
2012: 2
2011: 3
2010: 1
2009: 4
2008: 1
2007: 3
2006: 4
2005: 6
2004: 6
2003: 7
2001: 11
2000: 20

Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.1613
2018: 0.16
2017:
2016: 0.1513
2015: 0.8020
2014: 0.50
2013: 0.50
2012: 0.15
2011: 0.60
2010: 0.35
2009: 0.62
2008: 0.47
2007: 0.53

Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Lithuania, annual female firearm homicides total

2017: 213
2016: 113
2015: 020
2014: 3
2013: 3
2012: 1
2011: 1
2010: 4
2009: 5
2008: 2
2007: 1
2006: 2
2005: 1
2004: 2
2003: 1
2000: 4

Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 0.0613
2015: 020
2014: 0.30
2013: 0.30
2012: 0.06
2011: 0.06
2010: 0.18
2009: 0.29
2008: 0.29
2007: 0.23

Handgun Homicides

ChartIn Lithuania, annual handgun homicides total

2014: 114
2013: 3
2011: 3
2010: 5
2009: 7
2008: 4
2007: 3
2006: 2
2005: 2
2004: 5
2003: 6
2002: 9
2001: 11
2000: 16
1999: 6
1998: 14

Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is

2014: 0.0314
2013: 0.10
2011: 0.10
2010: 0.16
2009: 0.22
2008: 0.13
2007: 0.09
2006: 0.06
2005: 0.06
2004: 0.15
2003: 0.18
2002: 0.26
2001: 0.32
2000: 0.46
1999: 0.17
1998: 0.39

Long Gun Homicides

ChartIn Lithuania, annual long gun homicides total

2010: 214
2009: 3
2008: 5
2007: 5
2006: 5
2005: 5
2004: 6
2003: 6
2002: 4
2001: 7
2000: 11
1999: 3
1998: 9

Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is

2010: 0.0614
2009: 0.09
2008: 0.16
2007: 0.15
2006: 0.15
2005: 0.15
2004: 0.18
2003: 0.18
2002: 0.12
2001: 0.20
2000: 0.31
1999: 0.09
1998: 0.25

Gun Homicides (Other)

ChartIn Lithuania, annual gun homicides (other) total

2014: 714
2013: 5
2012: 3
2011: 4
2010: 1
2009: 4
2008: 3
2007: 4
2006: 6
2005: 7
2004: 8
2003: 8
2002: 5
2001: 11
2000: 24
1999: 9
1998: 29

Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of gun homicide (other) per 100,000 population is

2014: 0.2414
2013: 0.17
2012: 0.10
2011: 0.13
2010: 0.03
2009: 0.13
2008: 0.09
2007: 0.12
2006: 0.18
2005: 0.21
2004: 0.24
2003: 0.23
2002: 0.15
2001: 0.32
2000: 0.69
1999: 0.26
1998: 0.82

Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Lithuania, annual suicides by any means total

2019: 68313
2018: 708
2017: 773
2016: 850
2015: 922
2014: 951
2013: 1,113
2012: 958
2011: 1,039
2010: 1,051
2009: 1,155
2008: 1,135
2007: 1,041
2006: 1,072
2005: 1,352
2004: 1,411
2003: 1,486
2001: 1,569
2000: 1,671
1999: 1,55230

Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2019: 24.7213
2018: 25.35
2017: 27.37
2016: 29.78
2015: 31.96
2014: 32.63
2013: 37.81
2012: 32.22
2011: 34.46
2010: 34.03
2009: 36.56
2008: 35.51
2007: 32.22
2006: 32.77
2005: 40.64
2004: 41.69
2003: 43.39
2001: 45.15
2000: 47.89
1999: 45.0630

Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Lithuania, annual male suicides by any means total

2019: 56313
2018: 567
2017: 620
2016: 721
2015: 752
2014: 790
2013: 914
2012: 782
2011: 836
2010: 862
2009: 969
2008: 942
2007: 864
2006: 875
2005: 1,116
2004: 1,154
2003: 1,229
2001: 1,288
2000: 1,357

Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2019: 44.1713
2018: 44.01
2017: 47.62
2016: 54.81
2015: 56.59
2014: 58.85
2013: 67.43
2012: 57.12
2011: 60.18
2010: 60.47
2009: 66.36
2008: 63.69
2007: 57.71
2006: 57.63
2005: 72.14
2004: 73.21
2003: 76.95
2001: 79.29
2000: 83.14

Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Lithuania, annual female suicides by any means total

2019: 12013
2018: 141
2017: 153
2016: 129
2015: 170
2014: 161
2013: 199
2012: 176
2011: 203
2010: 189
2009: 186
2008: 193
2007: 177
2006: 197
2005: 236
2004: 257
2003: 257
2001: 281
2000: 314

Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2019: 8.0713
2018: 9.37
2017: 10.05
2016: 8.38
2015: 10.93
2014: 10.24
2013: 12.53
2012: 10.97
2011: 12.49
2010: 11.36
2009: 10.95
2008: 11.24
2007: 10.21
2006: 11.24
2005: 13.26
2004: 14.21
2003: 14.06
2001: 15.18
2000: 16.91

Gun Suicides

ChartIn Lithuania, annual firearm suicides total

2019: 2513
2018: 25
2017: 25
2016: 27
2015: 26
2014: 2115
2013: 28
2012: 3115 18
2011: 2115
2010: 33
2009: 17
2008: 24
2007: 16
2006: 23
2005: 33
2004: 30
2003: 31
2002: 31
2001: 34
2000: 40
1999: 35
1998: 43

Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.9013
2018: 0.89
2017: 0.88
2016: 0.94
2015: 0.89
2014: 0.71
2013: 0.94
2012: 1.03
2011: 0.68
2010: 1.04
2009: 0.53
2008: 0.74
2007: 0.49
2006: 0.69
2005: 0.98
2004: 0.88
2003: 0.90
2002: 0.90
2001: 0.98
2000: 1.15
1999: 0.99
1998: 1.21

Male Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Lithuania, annual male firearm suicides total

2019: 2413
2018: 24
2017: 25
2016: 27
2015: 25
2014: 21
2013: 27
2012: 29
2011: 19
2010: 33
2009: 17
2008: 24
2007: 16
2006: 22
2005: 32
2004: 30
2003: 30
2001: 31
2000: 40

Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 1.8813
2018: 1.86
2017: 1.92
2016: 2.05
2015: 1.88
2014: 1.56
2013: 1.99
2012: 2.12
2011: 1.37
2010: 2.32
2009: 1.16
2008: 1.62
2007: 1.07
2006: 1.45
2005: 2.07
2004: 1.90
2003: 1.88
2001: 1.91
2000: 2.45

Female Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Lithuania, annual female firearm suicides total

2019: 113
2018: 1
2015: 1
2014: 0
2013: 1
2012: 2
2011: 2
2010: 0
2006: 1
2005: 1
2003: 1
2001: 3

Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.0713
2018: 0.07
2015: 0.06
2013: 0.06
2012: 0.12
2011: 0.12
2006: 0.06
2005: 0.06
2003: 0.05
2001: 0.16

Handgun Suicides

ChartIn Lithuania, annual handgun suicides total

2014: 515
2013: 11
2012: 10
2011: 7
2010: 11
2009: 8
2008: 7
2007: 5
2006: 8
2005: 7
2004: 12
2003: 7
2002: 5
2001: 11
2000: 6
1999: 12
1998: 12

Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is

2014: 0.1715
2013: 0.37
2012: 0.33
2011: 0.23
2010: 0.36
2009: 0.25
2008: 0.22
2007: 0.15
2006: 0.24
2005: 0.21
2004: 0.36
2003: 0.21
2002: 0.15
2001: 0.32
2000: 0.17
1999: 0.34
1998: 0.34

Long Gun Suicides

ChartIn Lithuania, the number of long gun suicides is

2011: 415
2010: 7
2009: 5
2008: 7
2007: 5
2006: 8
2005: 17
2004: 10
2003: 19
2002: 21
2001: 15
2000: 22
1999: 10
1998: 15

Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is

2011: 0.1315
2010: 0.23
2009: 0.16
2008: 0.22
2007: 0.15
2006: 0.24
2005: 0.51
2004: 0.30
2003: 0.56
2002: 0.61
2001: 0.43
2000: 0.63
1999: 0.28
1998: 0.42

Gun Suicides (Other)

ChartIn Lithuania, annual gun suicides (other) total

2014: 1615
2013: 17
2012: 21
2011: 10
2010: 15
2009: 4
2008: 10
2007: 6
2006: 7
2005: 9
2004: 8
2003: 5
2002: 5
2001: 8
2000: 12
1999: 13
1998: 16

Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is

2014: 0.5515
2013: 0.57
2012: 0.70
2011: 0.33
2010: 0.48
2009: 0.13
2008: 0.31
2007: 0.19
2006: 0.21
2005: 0.27
2004: 0.24
2003: 0.15
2002: 0.15
2001: 0.23
2000: 0.34
1999: 0.37
1998: 0.45

Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Lithuania, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2016: 113
2015: 0
2014: 116
2013: 1
2012: 1 18
2011: 216
2010: 1
2009: 5
2008: 3
2007: 2
2006: 1
2005: 3
2004: 3
2003: 6
2002: 5
2001: 5
2000: 7
1999: 4
1998: 13

Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is

2016: 0.0413
2015:
2014: 0.03
2013: 0.03
2012: 0.03
2011: 0.07
2010: 0.03
2009: 0.16
2008: 0.09
2007: 0.06
2006: 0.03
2005: 0.09
2004: 0.09
2003: 0.18
2002: 0.15
2001: 0.14
2000: 0.20
1999: 0.11
1998: 0.37

Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Lithuania, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total

2016: 113
2015: 0}
2014: 1
2013: 1
2012: 1
2011: 2
2010: 1
2009: 5
2008: 3
2007: 2
2006: 1
2005: 3
2004: 3
2003: 5
2001: 5
2000: 6

Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is

2016: 0.0813
2014: 0.07
2013: 0.07
2012: 0.07
2011: 0.14
2010: 0.07
2009: 0.34
2008: 0.20
2007: 0.13
2006: 0.07
2005: 0.19
2004: 0.19
2003: 0.31
2001: 0.31
2000: 0.37

Unintentional Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Lithuania, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total

2015: 013
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2003: 1
2000: 1

Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is

2003: 0.0513
2000: 0.05

Unintentional Handgun Deaths

ChartIn Lithuania, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total

2012: 116
2011: 1
2009: 2
2008: 1
2007: 1
2005: 1
2000: 3
1999: 2
1998: 3

Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is

2012: 0.0316
2011: 0.03
2009: 0.06
2008: 0.03
2007: 0.03
2005: 0.03
2000: 0.09
1999: 0.06
1998: 0.08

Unintentional Long Gun Deaths

ChartIn Lithuania, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total

2009: 116
2008: 1
2007: 1
2006: 1
2005: 1
2004: 2
2003: 4
2002: 2
2001: 5
1999: 1
1998: 5

Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is

2009: 0.0316
2008: 0.03
2007: 0.03
2006: 0.03
2005: 0.03
2004: 0.06
2003: 0.12
2002: 0.06
2001: 0.14
1999: 0.03
1998: 0.14

Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)

ChartIn Lithuania, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total

2014: 116
2013: 1
2011: 1
2010: 1
2009: 2
2008: 1
2005: 1
2004: 1
2003: 2
2002: 3
2000: 4
1999: 1
1998: 5

Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is

2014: 0.0316
2013: 0.03
2011: 0.03
2010: 0.03
2009: 0.06
2008: 0.03
2005: 0.03
2004: 0.03
2003: 0.06
2002: 0.09
2000: 0.11
1999: 0.03
1998: 0.14

Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Lithuania, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2019: 313
2018: 7
2017: 5
2016: 8
2015: 6
2014: 817
2013: 11
2012: 4
2011: 7
2010: 11
2009: 14
2008: 8
2007: 8
2006: 8
2005: 13
2004: 14
2003: 9
2002: 8
2001: 8
2000: 13
1999: 10
1998: 16

Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.1113
2018: 0.25
2017: 0.18
2016: 0.28
2015: 0.21
2014: 0.27
2013: 0.37
2012: 0.13
2011: 0.23
2010: 0.36
2009: 0.44
2008: 0.25
2007: 0.25
2006: 0.24
2005: 0.39
2004: 0.41
2003: 0.26
2002: 0.23
2001: 0.23
2000: 0.37
1999: 0.28
1998: 0.45

Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Lithuania, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2019: 313
2018: 7
2017: 5
2016: 813
2015: 513
2014: 7
2013: 11
2012: 4
2011: 7
2010: 11
2009: 12
2008: 8
2007: 7
2006: 8
2005: 13
2004: 11
2003: 9
2001: 6
2000: 12

Rate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.2413
2018: 0.54
2017: 0.38
2016: 0.61
2015: 0.38
2014: 0.52
2013: 0.81
2012: 0.29
2011: 0.50
2010: 0.77
2009: 0.82
2008: 0.54
2007: 0.47
2006: 0.53
2005: 0.84
2004: 0.70
2003: 0.56
2001: 0.37
2000: 0.74

Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Lithuania, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2015: 113
2014: 1
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 2
2007: 1
2004: 3
2001: 2
2000: 1

Rate of Female Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2015: 0.0613
2014: 0.06
2009: 0.12
2007: 0.06
2004: 0.17
2001: 0.11
2000: 0.05

Handgun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Lithuania, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total

2013: 117
2012: 1
2011: 3
2010: 1
2009: 5
2007: 1
2006: 1
2005: 2
2004: 4
2003: 2
2002: 1
2001: 2
2000: 2
1999: 1
1998: 2

Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is

2013: 0.0317
2012: 0.03
2011: 0.10
2010: 0.03
2009: 0.16
2007: 0.03
2006: 0.03
2005: 0.06
2004: 0.12
2003: 0.06
2002: 0.03
2001: 0.06
2000: 0.06
1999: 0.03
1998: 0.06

Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Lithuania, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total

2011: 117
2010: 2
2009: 3
2008: 2
2007: 1
2006: 5
2005: 7
2004: 3
2003: 4
2002: 3
2001: 3
2000: 3
1999: 3
1998: 7

Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2011: 0.0317
2010: 0.06
2009: 0.09
2008: 0.06
2007: 0.03
2006: 0.15
2005: 0.21
2004: 0.09
2003: 0.12
2002: 0.09
2001: 0.09
2000: 0.09
1999: 0.09
1998: 0.20

Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Lithuania, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total

2014: 817
2013: 10
2012: 3
2011: 3
2010: 8
2009: 6
2008: 6
2007: 6
2006: 2
2005: 4
2004: 7
2003: 3
2002: 4
2001: 3
2000: 8
1999: 6
1998: 7

Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is

2014: 0.2717
2013: 0.34
2012: 0.10
2011: 0.10
2010: 0.26
2009: 0.19
2008: 0.19
2007: 0.19
2006: 0.06
2005: 0.12
2004: 0.21
2003: 0.09
2002: 0.12
2001: 0.09
2000: 0.23
1999: 0.17
1998: 0.20

ProductionGun Industry

Regulation of Firearm Makers

In Lithuania, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence (but is not currently conducted in practice)31 32 33 34 35 36 37

Home-made Guns

In Lithuania, the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be moderate38

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Firearm Exports

In Lithuania, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law39 40 32 33 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

Firearm Exports (Number)

ChartThe annual number of firearms exported from Lithuania is reported by manufacturers to be

2020: 1,081,22453
2019: 872
2018: 541
2017: 22454
2016: 64
2015: 591
2014: 4553
2013: 213
2012: 49
2011: 340
2008: 103

Small Arms Exports (US$) - Customs

ChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Lithuania is reported by Customs to be US$

2021: 14,530,00055
2020: 13,290,000
2019: 8,441,000
2018: 8,850,000
2017: 7,965,000
2016: 8,066,000
2015: 2,730,000
2014: 1,340,000
2013: 7,646,000
2012: 7,299,000
2011: 5,464,000
2010: 4,159,000
2009: 3,440,000
2008: 2,801,000
2007: 5,471,000
2006: 2,538,000
2005: 142,000
2004: 127,000
2003: 116,000
2002: 67,000

Firearm Imports

In Lithuania, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law39 40 32 33 41 42 43 44 45 47 52 48 56

Firearm Imports (Number)

ChartThe annual number of firearms imported to Lithuania is reported to be

2018: 2,30553
2017: 10,28954
2016: 3,758
2015: 4,585
2014: 2,49553
2013: 1,665
2012: 2,326
2011: 2,673
2010: 22
2009: 632
2008: 8,527
2007: 5,479
2006: 3,793

Small Arms Imports (US$) - Customs

ChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Lithuania is reported by Customs to be US$

2021: 18,365,00057
2020: 23,055,000
2019: 35,179,000
2018: 24,174,000
2017: 25,996,000
2016: 8,327,000
2015: 19,757,000
2014: 5,322,000
2013: 5,901,000
2012: 6,891,000
2011: 5,000,000
2010: 3,654,000
2009: 3,400,000
2008: 5,797,000
2007: 3,768,000
2006: 2,738,000
2005: 2,406,000
2004: 1,541,000
2003: 6,198,000
2002: 4,789,000

Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Lithuania is moderate58

Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Lithuania, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law59 60 61 41 62 63 64

End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Lithuania include65 41 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use

Transparency of Small Arms Transfers

ChartIn its annual Small Arms Trade Transparency Barometer, the Small Arms Survey compares public reporting among major arms exporting nations on a scale from strong to weak (25 to zero). In recent years, Lithuania scored

2020: 14
2014: 10.2566
2013: 11.0067
2012: 10.0068
2011: 10.2569
2010: 10.7570
2009: 9.7571
2008: 9.7572
2007: 9.2573
2006: 10.0074
2005: 8.0075
2004: 7.5076

MeasuresGun Regulation

Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in Lithuania is categorised as restrictive77

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Lithuania includes the Law on the Control of Arms and Ammunition and the Law on the Control of Strategic Goods,78 79 Directive (EU) 2021/555 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 March 2021 on control of the acquisition and possession of weapons 80 81 the European Union Firearms Regulation of 2012 and the Common Position on the Control of Arms Brokering of 200382

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Lithuania are regulated by the Ministry of National Defence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Economy, the Police Department under the Ministry of the Interior, the Customs Department under the Ministry of Finance, and the Weaponry Fund of the Republic of Lithuania,83 84 41 85 and the European Commission81

Right to Possess Firearms

In Lithuania, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law86 87 88 89

Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

In Lithuania, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic weapons (category A), military sniper rifles, unmarked firearms, craft weapons, armour-piercing ammunition90 91 92 93 94

Regulation of Automatic Weapons

In Lithuania, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited90 91 92 93 94 29

Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Lithuania, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted under licence95 96 97 98 94

Regulation of Handguns

In Lithuania, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence95 96 99 93 97 98 94 29

Law Regulates Long Guns

In Lithuania, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law95 96 29

Gun Ownership and Possession

In Lithuania, only licensed gun owners100 95 101 93 97 29 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Possession

Applicants for a gun owner’s licence in Lithuania are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example hunting, sports, self-defence, professional activities, collecting, training, scientific research, other purposes that conform to international laws and agreements89 102 103 104

Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Lithuania is 23 years for handguns for self-defence and collectors permits(having passed an examination and obtained a permit), 21 years for semi-automatic assault rifles, all handguns (including semi-automatics), hunting rifles, and all firearms for professional activities after passing an examination and having obtained a permit(including automatic firearms for official duties), 18 years for semi-automatic shotguns, and smooth-bore hunting firearms for self-defence (having passed an examination and obtained a permit), and 16 years for sports-shooting firearms and airguns95 102 104

Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Lithuania must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health, medical, physical fitness and addiction105 106 107 104 29 records

Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In Lithuania, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required108

Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Lithuania does not stipulate108 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

Firearm Safety Training

In Lithuania, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required95 105 109 for a firearm licence

Gun Owner Licensing Period

In Lithuania, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every five years110 111

Licensing Records

In Lithuania, authorities maintain a record112 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition

Limit on Number of Guns

Licensed firearm owners in Lithuania are permitted to possess any number of firearms108

Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

Licensed firearm owners in Lithuania are permitted to possess only 500 cartridges of each type (calibre) for the weapons they possess or an unlimited number of cartridges for sporting purposes113 45

Firearm Registration

Civilian Gun Registration

In Lithuania, the law requires114 115 113 116 117 118 119 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register

Gun Dealer Record Keeping

In Lithuania, licensed firearm dealers are required120 40 119 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority

State-Owned Firearm Records

In Lithuania, State agencies are required118 121 122 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control

Gun Sales and Transfers

Regulation of Private Gun Sales

In Lithuania, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited, except in rare cases123

Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Lithuania, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful32 120 33 63 98

Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

In Lithuania, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is limited to one firearm per permit to acquire a weapon113 124

Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Lithuania, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined108

Regulation of Gun Shows

In Lithuania, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated108 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Lithuania include125 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Dealer

Firearm regulations in Lithuania include120 126 31 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Government

Government regulations in Lithuania include116 121 127 126 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities

Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in Lithuania include128 125 129 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Carrying Guns

Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Lithuania, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited125 29

Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Lithuania, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit129 113 125 29

Gun Free Zones

In Lithuania, private guns are prohibited in public places that may cause threat to the security of individuals or a population130

Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Lithuania, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm131 is five years in prison33 111 132

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

European Union

As a member of the European Union, Lithuania is bound by the provisions of the ‘EU Firearms Directive’ – the 2007 Legislative Resolution on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons of the European Parliament133 134

European Union Export Reporting

Under the European Union Common Position on Arms Exports, Lithuania is bound to declare its transfers of military technology and equipment. Independent monitoring provides detailed comparisons of arms export reporting compliance across EU member states, and records that Lithuania has yet to submit a national report135 on its arms transfers

Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development

The Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was signed in 2009136 by Lithuania.

Arms Trade Treaty

The Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified137 by Lithuania

United Nations Firearms Protocol

The United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has been signed and ratified138 by Lithuania

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Lithuania committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects139

UNPoA Implementation Monitor Score

In its UN small arms Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (PoAIM Phase 1), the Small Arms Survey scored Lithuania against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 12140 141 142 143 among 159 Member States

UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Lithuania has submitted one or more national reports144 145 on its implementation of the UNPoA

UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Lithuania, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated145

UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Lithuania, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated145

UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

In National Reports of Lithuania submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent146

UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have been donated145 by Lithuania to other UN Member States

United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Lithuania has declared147 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, Lithuania has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1991148

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists149 Lithuania as a Participating State

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal Profile

About SDG 16

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations to be implemented by all member states by 2030. Adopted in 2015, they outline a vision of development in which peace and security are an integral part. SDG 16,150 which seeks to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,” includes targets and indicators focused on reducing violence (Target 16.1) and the proliferation of illicit arms (Target 16.4). The indicators – or measurement criteria – of these targets include the number of victims of intentional homicide (Indicator 16.1.1), the number of conflict-related deaths (Indicator 16.1.2), and the number of illicit firearms collected and traced (Indicator 16.4.2). In light of these targets and indicators, GunPolicy.org provides granular national data pertaining to homicides, gun homicides, conflict deaths, disarmament efforts, and marking and tracing.

Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Lithuania, annual homicides by any means total

2020: 10120
2019: 94
2018: 92
2017: 100
2016: 153
2015: 172
2014: 159
2013: 198
2012: 202
2011: 211
2010: 219
2009: 252
2008: 298
2007: 277
2006: 28821 22 23
2005: 372
2004: 34321 22 24
2003: 34422 24
2002: 29322 25
2001: 353
2000: 37022 26
1999: 309
1998: 311
1997: 39122 27
1996: 405
1995: 502

Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2020: 3.7120
2019: 3.41
2018: 3.28
2017: 3.51
2016: 5.29
2015: 5.87
2014: 5.35
2013: 6.58
2012: 6.63
2011: 6.84
2010: 7.01
2009: 7.98
2008: 9.32
2007: 8.57
2006: 8.921 22 23 28
2005: 11.3
2004: 10.321 22 24 28
2003: 10.022 24 28
2002: 8.522 25 28
2001: 10.1
2000: 10.622 26 28
1999: 8.8
1998: 8.8
1997: 10.922 27 28
1996: 11.2
1995: 13.8

Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Lithuania, annual male homicides by any means total

2020: 14520
2019: 144
2018: 150
2017: 148
2016: 197
2015: 197
2014: 106
2013: 138
2012: 149
2011: 145
2010: 144
2009: 188
2008: 217
2007: 205

Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2020: 5.7120
2019: 5.64
2018: 5.79
2017: 5.64
2016: 8.03
2015: 9.11
2014: 7.75
2013: 9.97
2012: 10.64
2011: 10.22
2010: 10.01
2009: 12.87
2008: 14.62
2007: 13.59

Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Lithuania, annual female homicides by any means total

2020: 5820
2019: 44
2018: 34
2017: 52
2016: 79
2015: 95
2014: 53
2013: 60
2012: 53
2011: 66
2010: 75
2009: 64
2008: 81
2007: 72

Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2020: 1.9820
2019: 1.48
2018: 1.13
2017: 1.70
2016: 2.95
2015: 3.10
2014: 3.30
2013: 3.69
2012: 3.22
2011: 3.96
2010: 4.45
2009: 3.75
2008: 4.68
2007: 4.11

Gun Homicides

ChartIn Lithuania, annual firearm homicides total

2019: 213
2018: 2
2017: 2
2016: 1
2015: 1120
2014: 11
2013: 11
2012: 4
2011: 9
2010: 10
2009: 1414 21 22
2008: 12
2007: 12
2006: 13
2005: 14
2004: 1914 22
2003: 20
2002: 18
2001: 29
2000: 51
1999: 18
1998: 52
1997: 13127 22
1996: 191
1995: 252

Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.0713
2018: 0.07
2017: 0.07
2016: 0.04
2015: 0.14
2014: 0.24
2013: 0.17
2012: 0.10
2011: 0.13
2010: 0.03
2009: 0.13
2008: 0.09
2007: 0.12
2006: 0.18
2005: 0.21
2004: 0.24
2003: 0.23
2002: 0.52
2001: 0.32
2000: 0.69
1999: 0.51
1998: 1.47
1997: 3.5427 22
1996: 5.15
1995: 6.78

Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

ChartIn Lithuania, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be

2011: 1%21 29
2010: 1%21
2009: 3%
2008: 1%
2007: 3%
2006: 3%
2005: 3%
2004: 5.0%22
2003: 2.0%
2002: 5.5%
2001: 4.2%
2000: 22.4%
1999: 27.2%
1998: 37.6%
1997: 33.5%
1996: 47.2%
1995: 50.2%

Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Lithuania, annual male firearm homicides total

2019: 213
2018: 2
2016: 1
2015: 4
2014: 4
2013: 2
2012: 2
2011: 3
2010: 1
2009: 4
2008: 1
2007: 3
2006: 4
2005: 6
2004: 6
2003: 7
2001: 11
2000: 20

Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.1613
2018: 0.16
2017:
2016: 0.1513
2015: 0.8020
2014: 0.50
2013: 0.50
2012: 0.15
2011: 0.60
2010: 0.35
2009: 0.62
2008: 0.47
2007: 0.53

Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Lithuania, annual female firearm homicides total

2017: 213
2016: 113
2015: 020
2014: 3
2013: 3
2012: 1
2011: 1
2010: 4
2009: 5
2008: 2
2007: 1
2006: 2
2005: 1
2004: 2
2003: 1
2000: 4

Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Lithuania, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 0.0613
2015: 020
2014: 0.30
2013: 0.30
2012: 0.06
2011: 0.06
2010: 0.18
2009: 0.29
2008: 0.29
2007: 0.23

Conflict Deaths

For a profile of conflict in Lithuania, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University

Disarmament

Surrendered in Gun Amnesty

ChartIn Lithuania, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered in recent arms amnesty and collection programmes is reported to be

2006: 1,820 151
2000: 712
1999: 1,255
1998: >12

Firearms Surrendered and Seized

ChartIn Lithuania, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be

2020: 349152
2019: 244
2018: 251
2017: 262
2016: 309
2013: 198
2012: 115
2011: 170
2010: 183
2009/14: 691153

Small Arms Destroyed

ChartIn Lithuania, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be

2017: 623154
2016: 1,707

Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Lithuania, it is not state policy155 156 157 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

Marking and Tracing

Firearm Marking

In Lithuania, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law31 158 34 159 160 161

Firearm Tracing

In Lithuania, state authorities carry out162 159 119 163 164 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

Ballistic Record of Firearms and Ammunition

In Lithuania, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not originally165 recorded in a register

Global Peace Index

To see where Lithuania ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Lithuania on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page


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European Parliament.2021.‘Annex I.’ Directive (EU) 2021/555 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 March 2021 on control of the acquisition and possession of weapons (codification).Brussels:European Union,24 March. (Q14639)Full Citation

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European Parliament.2021.‘Article 10.’ Directive (EU) 2021/555 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 March 2021 on control of the acquisition and possession of weapons (codification).Brussels:European Union,24 March. (Q14631)Full Citation

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European Parliament.2021.‘Article 11.’ Directive (EU) 2021/555 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 March 2021 on control of the acquisition and possession of weapons (codification).Brussels:European Union,24 March. (Q14632)Full Citation

99.

Lithuania.2002.‘Weapons Classified in Category D.’ Republic of Lithuania Law on Control of Weapons and Ammunition 2002 No. IX-705 (As last amended on 14 January 2010 - No. XI-646).Vilnius:Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania,15 January. (Q3879)Full Citation

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Lithuania.2002.‘Requirements for Permanent Residents of the Republic of Lithuania, Legal Persons Registered in the Republic of Lithuania in Order to Acquire and Possess Arms and Ammunition of Certain Categories or Types.’ Republic of Lithuania Law on Control of Weapons and Ammunition 2002 No. IX-705 (As last amended on 14 January 2010 - No. XI-646).Vilnius:Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania,15 January. (Q3889)Full Citation

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105.

Lithuania.2002.‘Restrictions of the Right to Acquire and Possess Weapons and Ammunition.’ Republic of Lithuania Law on Control of Weapons and Ammunition 2002 No. IX-705 (As last amended on 14 January 2010 - No. XI-646).Vilnius:Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania,15 January. (Q3891)Full Citation

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