Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_1307842_7 (population VARCHAR, member_countries VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the number of population for lithuania?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(population) FROM table_1307842_7 WHERE member_countries = "Lithuania"