Investors "choose" Kosovo - Foreign direct investments increased by 20% in 2025
Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Kosovo reached 730.2 million euros in the first nine months of 2025, up from 605.7 million euros in the same period last year, the Central Bank announced. The data reflects an increase of over 20% compared to the previous year.
German-based investors were the main contributors to this flow, with 200 million euros, followed by the Swiss with 171.2 million euros, the United States with 66.9 million euros and Albanian investors with 65.2 million euros, according to monthly data.
The real estate sector was the main driver of foreign investment, attracting a total of 577.5 million euros. In September alone, foreign direct investment in Kosovo reached 97.9 million euros, with an annual expansion of 7%.
Foreign financing has been an important element of Kosovo’s economic growth in recent years, particularly in capital-intensive sectors such as real estate and services. The increased interest from European investors is linked to a combination of factors, including the country’s macroeconomic stability, low tax rates and a real estate market that continues to expand.
However, experts emphasize that Kosovo needs to diversify its investment base, directing capital flows towards productive and innovative sectors. This would enable more sustainable long-term growth, reduce dependence on the property sector, and create more jobs.
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