- According to a study by Ookla Net Metrics, Lithuania had the second fastest Internet download and the fastest upload speed in the world in June 2013.
- Lithuania has the highest FTTH (Fiber to the home) penetration rate in Europe (18% in late 2009) according to FTTH Council Europe.
- In 2014 fastest internet for home users in Lithuania was offered by "SkyNet" internet provider. Maximum internet speed was up to 1Gbit/s. In the second and third places are Teo LT and Cgates with maximum internet speed up to 500Mbit/s
- Lithuania reportedly is the first country that introduced Local Breakout (LBO) technology offering cheap mobile internet for travelers which allows to avoid big data roaming charges.
- Vilnius one of the greenest capitals in Europe as well as according to Siemens's Green City Index, Vilnius has the cleanest air of any city in Europe, a fact that can be attributed to the large number of trees downtown.
- People aged 25-64 with upper secondary or tertiary educational attainment in Europe: #1 Lithuania (93.4%), EU average (75.2%). (EUROSTAT)
- Vilnius ranks 4th among global regions increasing foreign direct investments (2012).
- 8th in the world in the London Olympics on medals per capita.
- Lithuania has the best forest management culture. This is the conclusion drawn by the researchers of Yale University (USA) in their annual Environmental Performance Index. Lithuania holds the first position in the world by the forest preservation index.
- Lithuania’s drinkable tap water is one of the best in Europe, this is due to the fact that all drinking water in Lithuania runs underground. It is well protected from environmental pollution and therefore, the microbiological indicators observed are to a good standard, only the inhabitants of Australia and Denmark can enjoy water of a similarly high quality.