ASSESSMENT OF THE REASONS FOR MIGRATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE OF WORKING AGE

Based on the analysis of scientific literature, the article explains the concept of emigration, the causes, and its negative and positive consequences. Mathematical and statistical analyses of emigration indicators in the context of the Baltic States and calculate statistical emigration forecasts. Research of Baltic statistics has shown that many highly qualified specialists emigrate from the countries that bring income. The article‘s main aim is to find out and investigate the reasons for the emigration of people of working age in Lithuania. To achieve the aim of the article, an empirical study is used, based on which it was found that the following reasons influence emigration from Lithuania: poor economic situation, desire to go to study, expanding the circle of acquaintances, and a feeling of social exclusion and personal problems that they seek to solve abroad. Keywords: Lithuania, emigration, reasons for emigration