Kosovo Inflation Accelerates to 7.8% in September 2026
Kosovo's annual consumer inflation rate rose to 7.8% in September 2026 from 7.3% in August. The rate represents the highest annual level seen in the country since February 2023. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.2%, slowing from a 1.3% rise in August.
Transportation costs drove much of the acceleration, with annual inflation in the sector rising to 23.9% from 21.1% in August. Price growth also picked up for housing and utilities to 11.9%, alcoholic beverages and tobacco to 6.3%, health services to 4.5%, furnishings to 3.5%, and information and communication to 0.7%. Inflation remained unchanged for clothing and footwear at 3% and personal care services at 3.8%.
In contrast, price gains moderated in several other categories. Food inflation eased for the seventh month in a row to 2.4%, down from 2.6% in August. Price growth also slowed for recreation and culture to 1.8% and restaurants and hotels to 5.2%. Educational service prices dropped 0.3% year-over-year, following a 0.5% drop in August.
Key points
- Kosovo's annual inflation rate rose to 7.8% in September 2026 from 7.3% in August.
- The annual rate reached its highest level since February 2023.
- Transport costs jumped 23.9% year-over-year, up from 21.1% in August.
- Food inflation eased for the seventh straight month to 2.4%.
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What was Kosovo's annual inflation rate in September 2026?
Kosovo's annual inflation rate reached 7.8% in September 2026, up from 7.3% in August.
What caused inflation in Kosovo to increase in September 2026?
Acceleration was driven by transport costs rising 23.9% year-over-year, alongside faster price growth in housing and utilities, health, alcoholic beverages, furnishings, and communications.
Which prices decreased or slowed in Kosovo in September 2026?
Food inflation slowed for the seventh consecutive month to 2.4%, while inflation also eased for restaurants, hotels, recreation, and culture. Educational service costs declined 0.3%.