Kosovo Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Kosovo's urban population was 51.63% in 2025, ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Kosovo's urban population stood at 51.63% in 2025, a rise of +1.31% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 51.63% by 2025. Kosovo ranked 152nd globally.
Kosovo’s urban population share has risen steadily from 19.08 percent in 1960 to 51.63 percent in 2025, marking the highest proportion recorded over the 66‑year series and placing the country 152nd globally. The acceleration accelerated after the 1990s, reflecting post‑conflict reconstruction, internal migration and the expansion of services in Pristina and other cities. By 2025 Kosovo’s urban share slightly trails Romania’s 51.98 percent and Uzbekistan’s 51.09 percent, while remaining just below the Isle of Man’s 52.16 percent, underscoring a convergence with middle‑income economies that have undergone rapid urbanisation. The persistent upward trajectory suggests that continued investment in housing, transport infrastructure and urban planning will be pivotal; without such measures, the pace of urbanisation could decelerate as the country approaches the structural limits observed in comparable peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 54.19% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 52.91% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 51.63% | - | - |
| 2025 | 51.63% | +1.31% | #152 |
| 2024 | 50.32% | +1.21% | #63 |
| 2023 | 49.11% | +1.31% | #63 |
| 2022 | 47.80% | +1.30% | #63 |
| 2021 | 46.50% | +1.27% | #61 |
| 2020 | 45.23% | +1.23% | #61 |
| 2019 | 44.00% | +1.16% | #60 |
| 2018 | 42.84% | +1.08% | #57 |
| 2017 | 41.76% | +0.98% | #55 |
| 2016 | 40.78% | +0.86% | #54 |
| 2015 | 39.92% | +0.72% | #53 |
| 2014 | 39.19% | +0.57% | #50 |
| 2013 | 38.63% | +0.40% | #50 |
| 2012 | 38.23% | +0.20% | #50 |
| 2011 | 38.03% | +0.10% | #51 |
Analysis
Kosovo's urban population was 51.63% in 2025, a rise of +1.31% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 51.63% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kosovo's urban population was 51.63% in 2025. Ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
Kosovo's urban population peaked at 51.63% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Kosovo was 19.08% in 1960.
Kosovo ranks 152nd globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kosovo's urban population is projected to reach 51.63% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Kosovo in 2025 was 51.63%. This ranks 152nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kosovo_urban-population,
title = {Kosovo Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kosovo/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}