What is the population of Kosovo in 2026?
Kosovo has a population of 1,883,018 people, which is 151st in the world and about 0.02% of the global total.
Officially Republic of Kosovo
Population 2026
1,883,018
0.02% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
+0.79%
+14,876 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
173/km²
10,887 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
30.5 years
Life expectancy 72.7 years
Archive estimateAbout Kosovo
With a population of 1,883,018 and a median age of 30.5 years, Kosovo has a relatively young demographic profile across its 10,887 km² of territory in southeastern Europe. The country's annual growth rate of 0.8% and fertility rate of 2 births per woman suggest a stable population trajectory. Life expectancy stands at 72.7 years, while population density averages 173 people per km².
The capital is Pristina, and the Euro serves as the official currency. Albanian and Serbian are the primary languages spoken. Kosovo shares borders with Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia. Urban areas account for 42% of the population, with the remaining majority in rural regions. The economy reflects a GDP per capita of $5,031, indicating a lower-middle-income level relative to global standards.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Pristina
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- XK · UNK
- Demonym
- Kosovar
- Currency
- Euro (EUR €)
- Calling code
- +383
- Internet TLD
- .xk
- Land neighbours
- 4
Languages
- Albanian
- Serbian
Demographics
Not published for Kosovo: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Kosovo: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Kosovo.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Kosovo.
Environment
None of our sources publish these indicators for Kosovo.
Infrastructure
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Quality of Life
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Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Kosovo.
Population History
The UN World Population Prospects series does not cover Kosovo as a separate entity, so no historical population series is available here.
How Kosovo Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Kosovo | 1.88M |
Countries Bordering Kosovo
4 land borders.
- Albania2.35M · −1.17%
- North Macedonia1.82M · −0.19%
- Montenegro623K · −0.06%
- Serbia6.55M · −0.57%
Kosovo Population FAQ
Is the population of Kosovo growing or shrinking?
Kosovo's population is growing at +0.79% per year, a change of roughly 14,876 people annually.
What is the capital of Kosovo?
The capital of Kosovo is Pristina.
How densely populated is Kosovo?
Kosovo has 173/km² across 10,887 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Kosovo?
Life expectancy at birth in Kosovo is 72.7 years.
What is the median age in Kosovo?
The median age in Kosovo is 30.5 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Kosovo in?
Kosovo is in Europe.