Kosovo Inflation Rate

Last Release

May 31, 2025

Actual

3.6

Units In

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

Jul 10, 2025

Time to Release

25 Days 13 Hours

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
14.2 May 2008	-4.4 May 2009	2.61 %	2003-2025	Kosovo Agency of Statistics

In Kosovo, the most important category in the consumer price index is Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (39.2 percent of total weight). Transport accounts for 13.1 percent; Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance for 8.7 percent; Housing and Utilities for 7.9 percent; Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco for 5.2 percent and Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 4.9 percent. Recreation and Culture; Clothing and Footwear; Communication; Restaurants and Hotels; Health and Education account for the remaining 21 percent of total weight.

Latest Updates

Kosovo’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 3.6% in May 2025 from 3% in April, marking the fastest pace since September 2023. The increase was primarily driven by a sharp rise in electricity prices (10.2% vs 8.2%) and food and non-alcoholic beverages (8.2% vs 7%), with notable gains in meat (11.8%), fruits (12.8%), oils and fats (11.2%), and coffee, tea, and cocoa (15.5%). Inflation also picked up for housing and utilities (2.7% vs 2.3%) and for restaurants and hotels (6.7% vs 6.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.3%, following a 0.2% increase in April.