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Kosovo

Kosovo is a potential candidate for European Union membership. The EU is Kosovo’s most important political and economic partner, and top investor and donor.
Funding programmes and cooperation extend across many areas – energy efficiency, infrastructure development, training for disadvantaged young people, cultural heritage…and much more. Many challenges remain, and significant progress is needed to strengthen the rule of law, tackle corruption, and work towards a cleaner environment. EU support to Kosovo seeks to build on progress so far and create a better future for its citizens.

* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.

Facts and figures

These infographics are based on latest available
statistical data produced by Eurostat (2019).

POPULATION
1.8
million
POPULATION
163
per km2
FERTILITY RATE
1.55
LIFE EXPECTANCY
75.9
Years
81.6
Years
YOUNG PEOPLE (<15)
24%
Years
PEOPLE WITH
TERTIARY EDUCATION
24.5%
Years
GDP per capita
€3,740
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
44%
from EU
32%
to EU

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PUBLICATIONS

Latest Kosovo-related publications
| WeBalkans |

Sektori i TIK-ut në Kosovë përparon falë shoqatave përgjegjëse dhe mbështetjes së BE-së

| WeBalkans |

Sistemi i Hyrjes/Daljes (EES) fillon në tetor: çfarë duhet të dinë udhëtarët e Ballkanit Perëndimor

KEY MILESTONES

Apr 2013

‘Brussels Agreement’ between Belgrade and Pristina signed

Apr 2016

The Stabilisation and Association Agreement between EU and Kosovo enters into force

May 2016

The European Commission proposes visa-free travel for the people of Kosovo

Oct 2016

First meeting of the EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Council

Jul 2018

Commission confirms that Kosovo has fulfilled all outstanding visa liberalisation benchmarks