Population of Kosovo

As of August 2026, the population of Kosovo is 1.7 million. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 5 thousand in the last year, representing a decline of 0.43%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 27.7 years in 2016 to 33.2 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 78.6 years and population density is 152.9 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Kosovo peaked in 1967, reaching around 3.07% annually, but has since declined to approximately -0.31% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 45.89 thousand in 1980 to nearly -5.2 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Kosovo, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 73.6 years in 2006 to 78.6 years in 2026, representing an increase de 5 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Kosovo

The cities of Kosovo are mostly small, but 3 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Pristina, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 550 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Prizren with 171.5 thousand and Mitrovicë, Mitrovica with 107 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Kosovo: