What is the Population of Kosovo?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Kosovo has a population of approximately 1,585,566 people, making it the 151st most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.02% of the world's population. With a land area of 10,908 km², the population density is roughly 145 people per km².
| Population | 1,585,566 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 151st of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.02% |
| Area | 10,908 km² |
| Population density | 145 / km² |
| Demonym | Kosovar |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kosovo | 1,585,566 | 151st |
| North Macedonia | 1,822,612 | 148th |
| Equatorial Guinea | 1,668,768 | 149th |
| Bahrain | 1,594,654 | 150th |
| Cyprus | 1,442,614 | 152nd |
| Timor-Leste | 1,391,221 | 153rd |
| Estonia | 1,369,995 | 154th |
Kosovo compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | 2,363,314 | 28,748 |
| North Macedonia | 1,822,612 | 25,713 |
| Montenegro | 623,327 | 13,812 |
| Serbia | 6,567,783 | 77,589 |
Kosovo in context
- Kosovo covers 10,908 km², making it the 160th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia.
- Kosovo is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 1,585,566 people, Kosovo holds about 3.5% of the population of Southeast Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Kosovo is not a United Nations member state.
Population of Kosovo — FAQ
What is the population of Kosovo?
The population of Kosovo is approximately 1,585,566 (1.6 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Kosovo in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Kosovo at approximately 1,585,566 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Kosovo is the 151st most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Kosovo?
Approximately 1,585,566 people live in Kosovo, making it the 151st most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Kosovo rank by population?
Kosovo is the 151st most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.02%.
What is the population density of Kosovo?
Kosovo has a population density of roughly 145 people per km², based on a land area of 10,908 km².
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