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Rank #102 by World Population

🇽🇰Kosovo

Kosovo has a population of 1,682,668, ranking #102 in the world. The capital is Pristina. Located in Europe & Central Asia.

World Bank: Upper middle income

1,682,668

Population

#102

World Rank

78.0

Life Expectancy

$6,221

GDP Per Capita

Kosovo, #102 by world population

Kosovo Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Kosovo had a population of 984,846 in 1960 and 1,594,353 in 2024, a 61.9% growth over 64 years. The peak was 2,197,284 in 1997. Average annual growth rate: 0.78%.

1997 · 2.2M19602024
Kosovo population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

1,594,353

Population (2024)

984,846

Population (1960)

2,197,284

Peak (1997)

0.78%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
1960984,846
19611,011,421
19621,036,950
19631,062,737
19641,090,270
19651,120,168
19661,152,586
19671,187,667
19681,214,208
19691,231,460
19701,249,555
19711,273,021
19721,301,579
19731,331,176
19741,363,123
19751,397,686
19761,434,880
19771,474,457
19781,516,249
19791,559,787
19801,604,818
19811,646,565
19821,683,166
19831,719,245
19841,756,818
19851,796,018
19861,836,972
19871,880,590
19881,917,882
19891,946,339
19901,973,790
19912,005,362
19922,039,723
19932,072,664
19942,105,256
19952,137,514
19962,168,753
19972,197,284
19982,078,964
19991,871,524
20001,802,493
20011,820,009
20021,829,462
20031,826,434
20041,822,773
20051,818,354
20061,813,079
20071,807,094
20081,800,858
20091,794,681
20101,788,743
20111,791,949
20121,807,126
20131,818,119
20141,812,788
20151,788,274
20161,777,568
20171,791,019
20181,797,086
20191,788,891
20201,790,151
20211,786,079
20221,768,096
20231,682,668
20241,594,353

Demographics

Population1,682,668
Population Growth Rate-4.95%
Urban Population49.1%
Fertility Rate1.54 births/woman
Life Expectancy78.0 years
Infant Mortality Rate8.3 per 1,000
Literacy Rate-

Economy & Trade

$6,221

GDP Per Capita

-

Unemployment Rate

Upper middle income

Income Level

38.3

Gini Index (inequality)

110.0%

Trade (% of GDP)

Health & Education

8.3

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

-28,754

Net Migration

Environment

Kosovo Climate

Kosovo has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F) and receives about 740 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

9.7°C

Avg Temp

740

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

-10°0°10°20°30°79mmJFMAMJJASOND
— Avg temp (°C)▮ Precipitation (mm)
Kosovo — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January-1° / 30°55 mm
February1° / 34°53 mm
March5° / 41°55 mm
April9° / 49°59 mm
May14° / 58°74 mm
June18° / 64°65 mm
July20° / 68°54 mm
August20° / 67°50 mm
September16° / 60°60 mm
October11° / 51°65 mm
November5° / 40°79 mm
December0° / 32°71 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Kosovo

The most comfortable months to visit Kosovo are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 26°C high). The coldest is January (near -5°C low). November is usually the wettest month.

AugustJulyJune

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Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia

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Kosovo in global context

Kosovo is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kosovo has a population of 1,682,668, ranking #102 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -4.95%.

Life expectancy in Kosovo is 78.0 years. The infant mortality rate is 8.3 per 1,000 live births.

Kosovo's GDP per capita is $6,221. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.

49.1% of Kosovo's population lives in urban areas.

Literacy data for Kosovo is available from the World Bank.

The most comfortable months to visit Kosovo are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.

Kosovo has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C and about 740 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically July and the coldest is January.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

With 1,682,668 residents, Kosovo is a country in Europe & Central Asia. Its population is shrinking, by roughly -5.0% a year.

GDP per capita is about $6,221 (Upper middle income, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is high at 78.0 years, with a fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman, and 49.1% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.