The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo published balance of payments statistics for November 2025, showing a current account deficit of EUR 850.30 million up to the end of November 2025, up by EUR 164.98 million (24.07%) compared with the same period of the previous year. The goods trade deficit widened to EUR 5.07 billion (up 14.9%), with exports at EUR 874.14 million (down 1.17%) and imports at EUR 5.94 billion (up 12.20%). Offsetting items included a services surplus of EUR 2.04 billion (up 22.36%), a primary income surplus of EUR 255.80 million (up about 22.39%), and a secondary income surplus of EUR 1.89 billion (up 3.65%), including remittances of EUR 1.28 billion (up EUR 50.43 million or 8.87%); preliminary estimates put December 2025 remittances at around EUR 140.04 million, taking the preliminary 2025 total to EUR 1.42 billion. Financial account assets recorded a positive balance of EUR 919.74 million and financial liabilities EUR 1.41 billion; direct investment in Kosovo reached EUR 934.3 million (up 28.29%), while direct investment abroad was EUR 327.7 million (up 66.6%). Reserve assets increased by EUR 379.58 million (up 29.75%), driven mainly by a EUR 363.56 million rise in deposits and a EUR 16.02 million increase in investments in securities.
2026-02-02Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo publishes November 2025 balance of payments data showing EUR 850.30 million current account deficit
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reported a current account deficit of EUR 850.30 million for November 2025, a 24.07% increase from the previous year, with a goods trade deficit of EUR 5.07 billion and notable surpluses in services, primary income, and secondary income. Direct investment in Kosovo rose by 28.29% to EUR 934.3 million, while reserve assets increased by 29.75%, primarily due to higher deposits and securities investments.