Kosovo
Country statistics · 1990–present
Kosovo at a Glance
Kosovo is home to 1.6 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing steadily. Life expectancy at birth stands at 78.2 years, above the global average.
Population
1.6M
2024
Life expectancy
78.2 yrs
2024
Birth rate
11.9 /1K
2024
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 1.6 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 11.9 and a death rate of 6.0 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 5.9 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 9,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 78.2 years (2024), above the global average.
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Military expenditureUSD M (2023 prices)
Global Rankings
Highest Life Expectancy by Country 2026
Kosovo ranks #67 · 78.2
Fastest Growing Populations 2026
Kosovo ranks #123 · 5.9
Countries with Highest Birth Rates 2026
Kosovo ranks #123 · 11.9