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Kosovo: Population growth (annual %)

In , Kosovo's Population growth (annual %) was -5.39.

That's down 8.9% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Kosovo ranks #217 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #58 of 58.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Kosovo Population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
0.84
Trough
-5.39
1-year change
-8.9%
5-year change
-1,079.6%
10-year change
-1,736.0%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population growth (annual %)
-5.3913
-4.9523
-1.0119
-0.2277
0.0704
-0.4571
0.3382
0.7539
-0.6005
-1.3615

About Population growth (annual %)

Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.GROWCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Kosovo's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Kosovo's Population growth (annual %) was -5.39, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kosovo's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Kosovo's Population growth (annual %) fell 8.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Kosovo rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Kosovo ranked #217 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
How does Kosovo's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Kosovo is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #58 of 58.
What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.