The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo published balance of payments statistics through December 2024, showing a current account deficit of EUR 920.77 million, up 26.24% year on year. The goods trade deficit reached EUR 4,926.82 million, 7.15% higher than the same period a year earlier, with exports rising 9.82% to EUR 956.21 million and imports up 7.57% to EUR 5,883.03 million. The services account remained in surplus at EUR 1,792.03 million, up 9.99%, while primary income posted a surplus of EUR 215.36 million, up 8.28%. Secondary income recorded a surplus of EUR 1,998.66 million, down 2.06%, with remittances rising 1.44% to EUR 1,355.01 million. In the financial account, assets showed a positive balance of EUR 605.57 million and liabilities a positive balance of EUR 1,254.72 million; direct investment in Kosovo totalled EUR 856.06 million (up 1.90%) and outward direct investment EUR 224.87 million, while reserve assets increased by EUR 69.71 million.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo 2025-02-28
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reports EUR 920.77 million current account deficit in balance of payments data through December 2024
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reported a current account deficit of EUR 920.77 million for 2024, a 26.24% increase year on year. The goods trade deficit rose 7.15% to EUR 4,926.82 million, with exports and imports increasing by 9.82% and 7.57%, respectively. The services account surplus grew by 9.99% to EUR 1,792.03 million, while direct investment in Kosovo reached EUR 856.06 million, up 1.90%.