Kosovo KosovoEurope & Central Asia

Kosovo: 148th largest economy, 135th in military spending

Head of state Albulena HaxhiuHead of government Albin KurtiCapital Pristina
Population1.6M#150 of 194 in the world · 2025
GDP$12.5B#148 of 193 in the world · 2025
GDP per person$7.9k#95 of 193 in the world · 2025
Military spending$166M#135 of 167 in the world · 2024

Bars show the share of states this actor is ahead of. Rank is among states, each at its latest year.

1.6M people, 51% in cities

  • Population1.6M2025
  • Population growth-1.1%2025
  • Urban population50.9%2025

A $12.5B economy, $7.9k per person

  • GDP$12.5B2025
  • GDP (purchasing power)$30.4B2025
  • GDP per person$7.9k2025
  • GDP per person (purchasing power)$19.3k2025
  • GDP growth3.6%2025

Exports are 44% of GDP

  • Exports, share of GDP44.0%2025
  • Imports, share of GDP74.2%2025
  • Exports of goods and services$5.5B2025
  • Imports of goods and services$9.2B2025

Spends $166M on its military, 1.5% of GDP

  • Military spending$166M2024
  • Military spending, share of GDP1.5%2024
  • Arms imports (SIPRI trend-indicator value, 1990 US$)$14M2023

What Kosovo's leaders said lately

3 statements on record, newest first

  • Glauk Konjufca, Representative of Kosovo · 20 Octdenial
    The Secretary-General's report is selective; Kosovo demonstrated a strong democratic, resilient and stable political and legal system in June elections, closure of illegal structures operated by Serbia in northern Kosovo strengthened security and rule of law, and UNMIK relies on Serbian propaganda and misrepresents law enforcement. source ↗
  • Glauk Konjufca, Representative of Kosovo · 20 Octdemand
    Kosovo remains committed to the EU-facilitated dialogue and Serbia should end hostile policies and ensure accountability for the 2023 Banjska attack. source ↗
  • Glauk Konjufca, Representative of Kosovo · 20 Octdemand
    The time has come source ↗

Where these numbers come from

Leaders as of 2026-10-05. Figures fetched 2026-10-05; each shows its own year.