Kosovo scored 36 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Kosovo averaged 33.80 Points from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 39 Points in 2017 and a record low of 28 Points in 2010. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Kosovo is the 101 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Kosovo averaged 102.50 from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 112 in 2011 and a record low of 85 in 2017. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Kosovo stands at 18 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Kosovo averaged 16.69 percent from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18 percent in 2016 and a record low of 15 percent in 2008. In Kosovo, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Kosovo. This page provides - Kosovo Sales Tax Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Kosovo stands at 5 percent. In Kosovo, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Kosovo because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Kosovo Social Security Rate For Companies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Kosovo stands at 5 percent. In Kosovo, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Kosovo because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Kosovo Social Security Rate For Employees- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Kosovo stands at 10 percent. In Kosovo, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labor, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Kosovo. This page provides - Kosovo Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Kosovo stands at 10 percent. In Kosovo, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Kosovo. This page provides - Kosovo Corporate Tax Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Debt in Kosovo increased to 1200.79 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1195.48 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Debt in Kosovo averaged 780.44 EUR Million from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1200.79 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 249.01 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2009. This page provides - Kosovo Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Kosovo decreased to 48.90 percent in the third quarter of 2019 from 49.10 percent in the second quarter of 2019. Youth Unemployment Rate in Kosovo averaged 53.69 percent from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 61 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014 and a record low of 48.90 percent in the third quarter of 2019. This page provides - Kosovo Youth Unemployment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Kosovo recorded a Current Account deficit of 94.40 EUR Million in November of 2019. Current Account in Kosovo averaged -61.08 EUR Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 184 EUR Million in August of 2019 and a record low of -460.90 EUR Million in December of 2008. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo Current Account - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Kosovo recorded a capital and financial account deficit of 25.90 EUR Million in November of 2019. Capital Flows in Kosovo averaged -26.48 EUR Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 123.10 EUR Million in August of 2019 and a record low of -278 EUR Million in December of 2008. In Kosovo, international capital flows are measured using the Capital and Financial Account Balance of the Balance of Payments. This page provides - Kosovo Capital Flows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Kosovo recorded a government budget surplus of 88.80 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Budget Value in Kosovo averaged 10.74 EUR Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 231 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of -162.60 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2014. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Kosovo Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mining production in Kosovo decreased 11.90 percent in September of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Mining Production in Kosovo averaged 8.58 percent from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 66 percent in the first quarter of 2016 and a record low of -43.70 percent in the first quarter of 2015. This page provides - Kosovo Mining Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Kosovo increased 2.60 percent in the third quarter of 2019 over the same quarter in the previous year. Industrial Production in Kosovo averaged 1.73 percent from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 29.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014 and a record low of -15.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013. This page provides - Kosovo Industrial Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Kosovo decreased 0.10 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Kosovo averaged 1.96 percent from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8.30 percent in the first quarter of 2011 and a record low of -1.30 percent in the first quarter of 2014. Producer prices change refers to year over year change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo Producer Prices Change - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The total population in Kosovo was estimated at 1.8 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Kosovo had a population of 0.9 million people. The population of Kosovo represents 0.03 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 3896 people on the planet is a resident of Kosovo. This page provides - Kosovo Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Import Prices in Kosovo decreased to 120 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 120.50 points in the third quarter of 2019. Import Prices in Kosovo averaged 107.39 points from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 121.60 points in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 86.20 points in the first quarter of 2006. In Kosovo, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - Kosovo Import Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Kosovo decreased to 116 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 117.60 points in the third quarter of 2019. Producer Prices in Kosovo averaged 108.10 points from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 117.60 points in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 94 points in the fourth quarter of 2008. In Kosovo, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Kosovo Producer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Kosovo increased to 25.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 24.50 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Unemployment Rate in Kosovo averaged 34.69 percent from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 57 percent in the fourth quarter of 2001 and a record low of 24.50 percent in the third quarter of 2019. In Kosovo, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Kosovo Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment Rate in Kosovo decreased to 30.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 31.60 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Employment Rate in Kosovo averaged 28.63 percent from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 31.60 percent in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 25.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015. This page provides - Kosovo Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Kosovo expanded 3.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Kosovo averaged 3.75 percent from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10.90 percent in the first quarter of 2011 and a record low of -4.50 percent in the first quarter of 2012. The private sector consumption and investments are the most important factors behind economic growth in Kosovo. The country is plagued by a high rate of unemployment, it’s assumed that the shadow economy employs most of the registered unemployed. On the expenditure side, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 88 percent of its total use, followed by gross capital formation (26 percent) and government expenditure (17 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 20 percent of GDP while imports account for 51 percent, subtracting 31 percent of total GDP. Kosovo is one of the few counties outside the EU that has introduced the Euro as its official currency. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

External Debt in Kosovo increased to 2179.41 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2150.56 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. External Debt in Kosovo averaged 1738.68 EUR Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2179.41 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 520.64 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2007. This page provides - Kosovo Gross External Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Kosovo was recorded at 0.70 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Rate in Kosovo averaged 2.06 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14.20 percent in May of 2008 and a record low of -4.40 percent in May of 2009. In Kosovo, the most important category in the consumer price index is Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (39.2 percent of total weight). Transport accounts for 13.1 percent; Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance for 8.7 percent; Housing and Utilities for 7.9 percent; Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco for 5.2 percent and Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 4.9 percent. Recreation and Culture; Clothing and Footwear; Communication; Restaurants and Hotels; Health and Education account for the remaining 21 percent of total weight. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Kosovo decreased 0.10 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Kosovo averaged 0.15 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.80 percent in August of 2007 and a record low of -2.10 percent in July of 2003. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo Inflation Rate MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Kosovo decreased to 99.70 points in March from 99.90 points in February of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Kosovo averaged 88.15 points from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 109.60 points in June of 2017 and a record low of 68.80 points in May of 2007. This page provides - Kosovo Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Kosovo decreased to 106.50 points in March from 106.60 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Kosovo averaged 91.64 points from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 106.80 points in January of 2020 and a record low of 76.01 points in August of 2003. In Kosovo, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Kosovo decreased to 101.40 points in March of 2020 from 105.10 points in February of 2020. CPI Transportation in Kosovo averaged 102.47 points from 2016 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 107.30 points in August of 2018 and a record low of 94.20 points in February of 2016. This page provides - Kosovo Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Kosovo recorded a trade deficit of 219905 EUR Thousand in March of 2020. Balance of Trade in Kosovo averaged -164109.49 EUR Thousand from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of -46937 EUR Thousand in January of 2003 and a record low of -308337 EUR Thousand in December of 2019. Kosovo has reported increasingly large trade deficits (57 percent of GDP in 2007) due to having a very weak export base. Kosovo predominantly exports metals (47 percent of total exports) and mineral products (30 percent of total exports). Kosovo’s main imports are mineral products, appliances and electric materials, prepared food, beverages and tobacco. Kosovo’s main trading partners are Macedonia, Germany, Italy, Serbia, China and Turkey. . This page provides - Kosovo Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Kosovo decreased to 32164 EUR Thousand in March from 35933 EUR Thousand in February of 2020. Exports in Kosovo averaged 20089.29 EUR Thousand from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40470 EUR Thousand in July of 2019 and a record low of 1562 EUR Thousand in February of 2003. Kosovo mainly exports metals (47 percent of total exports) and mineral products (30 percent of total exports). Other exports include prepared food, plastics and rubber, machinery, appliances and electric materials and textiles. Kosovo’s main export partners are Italy, Albania, Macedonia, Switzerland, Montenegro and Germany. . This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports in Kosovo decreased to 252070 EUR Thousand in March from 263392 EUR Thousand in February of 2020. Imports in Kosovo averaged 184199.47 EUR Thousand from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 336866 EUR Thousand in July of 2019 and a record low of 48559 EUR Thousand in January of 2003. Kosovo mainly imports mineral products, machinery, appliances and electric materials, prepared food, beverages and tobacco, metals and chemical products. Kosovo’s main import partners are Macedonia, Germany, Serbia, Italy, China and Turkey. . This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Kosovo decreased to 4721.93 EUR Million in March from 4772.45 EUR Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Kosovo averaged 2185.25 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4772.45 EUR Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 103 EUR Million in December of 2000. This page provides - Kosovo Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Kosovo thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Kosovo as reported by major credit rating agencies.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Kosovo was worth 8.20 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Kosovo represents 0.01 percent of the world economy. GDP in Kosovo averaged 5.33 USD Billion from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8.20 USD Billion in 2019 and a record low of 1.85 USD Billion in 2000. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Kosovo decreased to 41.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 41.90 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in Kosovo averaged 40.41 percent from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 43.50 percent in the third quarter of 2017 and a record low of 35.20 percent in the first quarter of 2016. This page provides - Kosovo Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in Kosovo stands at 10 percent. In Kosovo, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Kosovo because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Kosovo Social Security Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Kosovo decreased to 600.70 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 610.80 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019. Government Revenues in Kosovo averaged 918.53 EUR Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1779.30 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of 408.50 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2018. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Kosovo Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Kosovo increased by 27.50 EUR Million in November of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Kosovo averaged 42.89 EUR Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 440.70 EUR Million in June of 2007 and a record low of -19.10 EUR Million in April of 2014. This page provides - Kosovo Foreign Direct Investment, Net Inflows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Kosovo increased to 511.90 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 493.90 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019. Fiscal Expenditure in Kosovo averaged 907.79 EUR Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1764.70 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of 368 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2017. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Kosovo Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Kosovo decreased to 73.50 EUR Million in November from 78.20 EUR Million in October of 2019. Remittances in Kosovo averaged 98.30 EUR Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 608.70 EUR Million in June of 2008 and a record low of 41.60 EUR Million in January of 2014. In Kosovo, Remittances refers to inflows of migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances). This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo Remittances - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Kosovo decreased to 1584.24 EUR Million in March from 1621.39 EUR Million in February of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Kosovo averaged 1078.43 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1839.47 EUR Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 63 EUR Million in December of 2000. This page provides - Kosovo Central Bank Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Kosovo increased by 1966.90 EUR Million in 2018. Changes in Inventories in Kosovo averaged 1521.94 EUR Million from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1966.90 EUR Million in 2018 and a record low of 1123.70 EUR Million in 2008. In Kosovo, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Kosovo Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Kosovo increased 1.80 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Kosovo averaged 3.14 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 26.70 percent in May of 2008 and a record low of -7.70 percent in May of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Rita Ora has opened up about her experience as a refugee after 'escaping prosecution' as a child in Kosovo with her parents and sister Elena.

Despite missing five players through injury and conceding an early lead, the Balkan minnows stretched their undefeated record to 15 matches with goals from Vedat Muriqi and Mergim Vojvoda.

Kosovo police say they prevented simultaneous attacks by ISIS fanatics, including one on the Israeli national football team which played a World Cup qualifier in neighboring Albania.

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