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Kosovo*

Population: 1.7 million
GDP: €9.6 billion
GDP per capita: €5,680
Public debt: 17.5% of GDP
Potential EU candidate: The Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the EU and Kosovo entered into force in April 2016.

* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.

'WBIF projects are making a real difference in Kosovo: they drive economic growth, strengthen regional cooperation, and bring Kosovo closer to the EU. With #Solar4Kosovo, we are increasing renewable energy sources for electricity and district heating. Through the Social Housing Project, we help provide social and affordable housing for vulnerable and marginalised households. We look forward to deepening this partnership for the benefit of the people of Kosovo.'

Ambassador Aivo Orav

Head of the EU Office in Kosovo / European Union Special Representative in Kosovo

The WBIF has supported estimated investments of €2 billion in the public sector in Kosovo.

Kosovo received €298.9 million in grants in 2008-2025: €253.6 million in investment grants and €45.3 million in technical assistance. These grants support estimated investments of €2 billion in water and sanitation, flood protection, river basin management and water resources conservation, rail and road transport, renewable energy, energy efficiency, district heating, gas supply, health facilities, social housing, and broadband connectivity.

Kosovo benefited from three EIP flagship investments in 2020-2024, which directed €394.1 million towards road transport and renewable energy investments. The WBIF contributed €134 million in EU IPA grants to these investments.

WBIF contribution: €298.9m

Investment grants: €253.6m

Technical assistance: €45.3m

Estimated investments: €2bn

Loans signed: €451m