The Kosovo Agency of Statistics (KAS) has released the preliminary service statistics for May 2026, detailing shifts in the sector’s performance across circulation, employment levels, and the associated payroll fund compared to the preceding year. According to the data published by KAS, the overall circulation index within the service sectors recorded a contraction of 4.68 percent in May 2026 compared to May 2025. Despite the overall dip, specific sub-sectors demonstrated growth.
Professional, scientific, and technical activities registered an increase of 3.67 percent in circulation. Furthermore, the combined group covering publishing activities, audio-visual production, broadcasting, telecommunications, computer programming, and information services showed a growth rate of 3.46 percent. Conversely, the hospitality sector experienced notable declines.
The hotel sector reported a decrease in circulation of 1.55 percent, while the bar-restaurants segment saw a downturn of 2 percent. The comprehensive report provides insights into the financial health of the service economy, tracking not only the sales volume (circulation) but also employment metrics. Analysis of the payroll fund and employment figures suggests varied levels of stability across different economic segments.
These preliminary statistics offer a detailed snapshot of sectoral performance, highlighting where revenues are expanding and where contractions are occurring within the service economy as of May 2026.
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