Kosovo

Kosovo ranks 118th of 193 countries in the GSCI 2026, with a score of 42.8. This is 68% of the best score (Sweden, 62.9) and places Kosovo in the 39th percentile, 2.6 points below the global average of 45.4.

Kosovo performs best in Economic Sustainability (74th) and Social Capital (84th), and weakest in Resource Efficiency (179th) and Intellectual Capital (122nd). Its ranks in the other dimensions: Natural Capital 94th, Governance 108th.

Kosovo's GSCI score has declined by 2.1 points over the past ten years (2015–2025). Based on recent trends, the 10-year outlook is negative (-1.5 points).

Kosovo has a population of 1.6 million, 3.8% of the average country (41.5 million), and a population density of 145 people per km², 2.5 times the world average (58). Its GDP is $12.5 billion, 2.2% of the average country ($569.2 billion).

Kosovo's GDP per capita is $7,899, 42% below the world average of $13,684.

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures the sustainable competitiveness of 193 countries across six dimensions: Natural Capital, Resource Efficiency, Social Capital, Intellectual Capital, Economic Sustainability and Governance. It is based on 296 quantitative indicators from sources such as the World Bank, UN agencies and the IMF, with no surveys or opinions.