Kosovo's economy experienced a 3.08% year-on-year growth in the third quarter of 2025, marking a deceleration from the previous quarter's 4.58% expansion. This period's growth was primarily fueled by robust domestic investments and consumption, evidenced by a 13.1% increase in gross fixed capital formation and a 4.16% rise in household final consumption. International trade maintained its vitality, with exports of goods and services climbing 2.48% while imports increased by 7.39%. In contrast, government final consumption saw a decline of 1.7%.
Analyzing by sector, the primary sector expanded by 3.42%, largely driven by agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. The secondary sector showed significant gains, particularly within construction, which grew by 7.19%, manufacturing which increased by 3.16%, and extractive industries, utilities, and related activities which rose by 1.32%. The tertiary sector also posted overall growth, with notable performances in financial and insurance activities at 8.13%, professional, scientific, and administrative services at 4.76%, and information and communication at 2.95%.
