The results of the 2025 annual pan-Baltic awareness and public opinion survey show that two-thirds of respondents believe that Rail Baltica’s role is linked to military mobility, with this corridor being important for the region’s security. In addition, between 66 and 85% of respondents agree that Rail Baltica would improve NATO’s ability to move troops and military equipment in the region.

Most respondents also indicate that improved military mobility would have a positive effect on overall security in the Baltic states, suggesting a perceived link between transport infrastructure capacity and defense readiness. Support for these security-related aspects is statistically more pronounced among men and respondents aged between 66 and 75.

Among younger respondents, aged between 18 and 24, the topic of Rail Baltica in relation to military mobility is not as prominent, but rather support for the project is more closely linked to long-term socio-economic factors, including improved mobility, attracting more tourists to the country, and integration into the European transport network. Although security considerations are less dominant in this age group, the level of awareness and general attitudes remain comparable to those of the general population.

Rail Baltica is also perceived as having economic value during the construction phase, as well as long-term benefits related to regional connectivity and integration into the European transport network. Support levels tend to be higher among respondents with higher education and higher incomes, as well as among those who are well or very well informed about the Rail Baltica project.

Among respondents who are aware of the project, the majority—more than 60% of citizens in the Baltic countries, on average—express a positive or very positive attitude toward the Rail Baltica project. The survey results show that public opinion is influenced by several factors, the most important being considerations related to security and military mobility, expectations regarding economic and connectivity benefits, and perceptions of how the project will be implemented and carried out. Other frequently mentioned benefits include job creation and the development of tourism in the region.

More than half of respondents in the Baltic states believe that the Rail Baltica project offers more benefits than disadvantages. In addition, many say they understand the reasons for the project’s cost increases and believe it will improve the well-being of future generations.

Although awareness of the Rail Baltica project is high, the survey shows a trend of increasing interest in its implementation and progress. Approximately 68–76% of respondents say they feel at least somewhat informed about the project. At the same time, between a quarter and a third of participants believe that the level of information available should be increased, particularly with regard to implementation deadlines, construction progress, national benefits, financial information, costs, and coordination at the Baltic regional level.

The survey was conducted in December 2025 as part of a recurring annual study using the CAWI (Computer Assisted Web Interviews) online method. The total sample was 3,016 respondents, approximately 1,000 in each Baltic state, representing internet users aged between 18 and 75.