Kosovo (under UNSC res. 1244) population (live estimate)
Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.
Annual growth: -0.542%.
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Key demographic indicators.
This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).
Key Facts
- Capital: Prishtina (Pristina)
- Region: Southern Europe
- Continent: Europe
Languages
A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.
Kosovo is officially bilingual, with Albanian and Serbian as the two main languages used in administration and public life. Albanian is dominant across most of the territory, while Serbian is concentrated in Serb-majority municipalities. Minority languages such as Bosnian, Turkish, Gorani, and Romani also play important regional roles.
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A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.
The population is predominantly Albanian-speaking, with Serbian-speaking communities concentrated in the north and select enclaves. Urban areas such as Pristina and Prizren are multilingual, reflecting regional diversity and migration patterns.
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A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.
The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.
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