International Kosovo relations

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The map shows in purple the selected country (Kosovo), and represents in a green scale its closest relations, and in a red scale its strained relations.

Profile summary of Kosovo

Kosovo is a small country in southeastern Europe, located in the western Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Serbia to the east, Albania to the south, and the Republic of Macedonia to the south and west. Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008, and is recognized as an independent state by more than 100 United Nations member states, although its independence is not recognized by all countries, including Serbia.

Kosovo has a population of around 1.8 million people, and its capital is Pristina. The majority of Kosovo's population is Albanian, with significant minority communities of Serbs, Bosniaks, and Roma. The official languages are Albanian and Serbian.

Kosovo has a market-based economy and is home to a range of natural resources, including minerals, forests, and water. Agriculture is also an important sector of the economy, with Kosovo known for its production of wheat, corn, and vegetables. The country has a relatively high unemployment rate, and the economy has been impacted by political instability and corruption.

Kosovo has a history of conflict and tensions with Serbia, which has not recognized Kosovo's independence. Relations between the two countries have improved in recent years, with Kosovo and Serbia engaging in dialogue and taking steps towards reconciliation. However, the issue of Kosovo's status remains a sensitive one, and the situation remains fragile. Kosovo is also facing challenges related to corruption and organized crime, as well as economic development and integration into the European Union.

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Kosovo Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Pristina
Population 1 873 000
Land Area (sq km) 10 887
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 75 years

The influence of Kosovo in the World

Kosovo is a country with a Low International Influence. It is located in place 51 in the world influence ranking. Kosovo's actions have a very limited effect on the world or on other countries. Click here to know more !

Kosovo maintains contact with 90 countries. The five most intense relations Kosovo has are with: Serbia with a score of 25 648 , Turkey with a score of 17 603 , Finland with a score of 11 478 , Montenegro with a score of 11 250 , and North Macedonia with a score of 8 704 .

Top 5 most Intense relations of Kosovo
Position Country Influence Options
1 Serbia 25 648
2 Turkey 17 603
3 Finland 11 478
4 Montenegro 11 250
5 North Macedonia 8 704

The closest and strained relations involving Kosovo worldwide

The top five closest relations from Kosovo are: Germany with a score of 10.0 , Serbia with a score of 9.93 , Belgium with a score of 9.86 , United States with a score of 9.79 , and Finland with a score of 9.79 .

Top 5 closest relations of Kosovo
Position Country Relation Options
1 Germany 10.0
2 Serbia 9.9
3 Belgium 9.9
4 United States 9.8
5 Finland 9.8

While, the top five strained relations from Kosovo are: Montenegro with a score of 3.56 , Libya with a score of 3.84 , Ethiopia with a score of 4.19 , Nigeria with a score of 4.35 , and Australia with a score of 4.55 .

Top 5 strained relation of Kosovo
Position Country Relation Options
1 Montenegro 3.6
2 Libya 3.8
3 Ethiopia 4.2
4 Nigeria 4.3
5 Australia 4.5

A summary of international relations of Kosovo

Of the total of 90 countries with which Kosovo maintains relations, it has an Excellent relation with 13 countries , a Good relation with 19 countries , a Neutral relation with 56 countries , a Bad relation with 2 countries

Summary relations of Kosovo. Excellent relation: 8-10, Good relation: 6-8, Neutral relation: 4-6, Bad relation: 2-4, Very bad relation: 0-2
Relation Quantity
1.Excellent 13
2.Good 19
3.Neutral 56
4.Bad 2

All the international relations of Kosovo

All relations of Kosovo
Position Country Relation Options
1 Germany 10.0
2 Serbia 9.9
3 Belgium 9.9
4 United States 9.8
5 Finland 9.8
6 Sweden 9.6
7 Albania 9.5
8 Croatia 9.2
9 Italy 9.2
10 Switzerland 8.5
11 Russia 8.3
12 Qatar 8.3
13 France 8.2
14 Turkey 7.5
15 United Kingdom 7.4
16 Denmark 7.4
17 Hungary 7.4
18 Poland 7.2
19 Ireland 7.2
20 Portugal 7.1
21 Israel 6.6
22 Jordan 6.6
23 North Macedonia 6.5
24 India 6.5
25 Egypt 6.5
26 Malaysia 6.5
27 Bulgaria 6.5
28 Bangladesh 6.5
29 China 6.5
30 Netherlands 6.2
31 Czech Republic 6.1
32 Latvia 6.0
33 United Arab Emirates 6.0
34 Austria 5.9
35 Saudi Arabia 5.8
36 Taiwan 5.8
37 Pakistan 5.8
38 Japan 5.7
39 Bosnia and Herzegovina 5.6
40 South Sudan 5.5
41 Singapore 5.5
42 Thailand 5.5
43 Kenya 5.5
44 Mongolia 5.5
45 Cuba 5.5
46 Uganda 5.5
47 Sierra Leone 5.5
48 Mozambique 5.5
49 Lebanon 5.5
50 Morocco 5.4
51 Ecuador 5.4
52 Georgia 5.4
53 Mexico 5.4
54 Chile 5.3
55 Maldives 5.3
56 Lithuania 5.3
57 Guatemala 5.3
58 North Korea 5.2
59 Algeria 5.2
60 Bhutan 5.2
61 Bolivia 5.2
62 East Timor 5.2
63 Timor-Leste 5.2
64 Moldova 5.1
65 Norway 5.1
66 Slovenia 5.1
67 Estonia 5.1
68 Tunisia 5.1
69 Cyprus 5.1
70 Argentina 5.1
71 Democratic Republic of the Congo 5.1
72 Azerbaijan 5.1
73 Iran 5.0
74 Eritrea 5.0
75 Colombia 5.0
76 Equatorial Guinea 5.0
77 Cambodia 5.0
78 Cameroon 5.0
79 Mauritius 4.8
80 Jamaica 4.8
81 Myanmar 4.8
82 Peru 4.8
83 Mali 4.7
84 Sri Lanka 4.7
85 Venezuela 4.6
86 Australia 4.5
87 Nigeria 4.3
88 Ethiopia 4.2
89 Libya 3.8
90 Montenegro 3.6

The data shown in this webpage has been updated in .