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GDP per Capita: Kosovo

Kosovo's gdp per capita is currently $8,972.373 as of 2026. # Kosovo GDP per Capita Kosovo's GDP per capita reached 8,972.

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GDP per capita measures economic output per person, not personal wealth or living standards. It can be substantially inflated where a large share of output is generated by multinational corporations or by cross-border workers who are not counted in the resident population. Ireland's figure, for example, is raised by multinational profit-shifting — its own statistics office reports a modified measure (GNI*) for this reason — and Luxembourg's by commuters who contribute to GDP but live abroad. For comparing living standards, GDP per capita at purchasing power parity (PPP) is more reliable.

Current (2026)
$8,972.373
+11.7% y/y
Peak (2026)
$8,972.373
Low (2000)
$1,506.094
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
20002026 · 31 pts

GDP per CapitaKosovo

20002026

GDP per Capita — Kosovo
1,506.094USD3,955.907USD6,405.721USD8,855.534USD11,305.347USD2000201020202030LowPeak
Analysis# Kosovo GDP per Capita Kosovo's GDP per capita reached 8,972.373 USD in 2026, marking its all-time peak since data collection began in 2000. The country has experienced remarkable economic growth over the past quarter-century, climbing from a low of 1,506.094 USD in 2000—a cumulative increase of 495.7%. This trajectory reflects Kosovo's transition from post-conflict recovery to gradual economic development, though its current per capita output remains among Europe's lowest. Acceleration became pronounced from 2021 onward, with annual growth rates intensifying significantly. Between 2021 and 2026, GDP per capita surged from 5,754.653 USD to 8,972.373 USD, demonstrating strengthening economic momentum. The consistent upward trend through 2026 suggests Kosovo continues on an expansion path, driven by structural improvements and regional integration efforts.

Historical Data

31 Rows
YearValueChange %
2030$11,305.347+6.02%
2029$10,663.599+5.94%
2028$10,065.735+5.86%
2027$9,508.978+5.98%
2026$8,972.373+11.69%
2025$8,033.188+13.83%
2024$7,057.15+8.09%
2023$6,529.135+12.83%
2022$5,786.65+0.56%
2021$5,754.653+23.10%
2020$4,674.732-1.20%
2019$4,731.284+1.22%
2018$4,674.29+10.89%
2017$4,215.419+8.49%
2016$3,885.542+7.13%
2015$3,627.059-10.17%
2014$4,037.742+6.05%
2013$3,807.298+10.23%
2012$3,453.93-1.83%
2011$3,518.244+16.76%
Show all 31 rows
YearValueChange %
2010$3,013.162+4.68%
2009$2,878.492-4.84%
2008$3,025.013+5.56%
2007$2,865.639+19.39%
2006$2,400.14+3.53%
2005$2,318.3+1.92%
2004$2,274.678+3.13%
2003$2,205.535+22.04%
2002$1,807.197+6.04%
2001$1,704.288+13.16%
2000$1,506.094

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