According to data released by the Kosovo Agency of Statistics (ASK), child allowances represent the social welfare scheme with the highest number of beneficiaries in Kosovo. The agency’s social welfare statistics for May 2026 indicate that a total of 405,935 individuals received benefits under this allowance. The funds distributed for this category exceeded 14.7 million euros.
In the same report, the data highlighted that basic old-age pensions account for the highest expenditures within the overall social protection system. For the month of May, 166,985 pensioners were recorded as beneficiaries of this basic pension scheme, accumulating a total value of approximately 26.9 million euros. Furthermore, the statistics provided details on contributory old-age pensions, which provided support to 48,001 people.
While the report detailed the number of recipients for this category, the total allocated funding amount was not fully specified in the initial data release. The comprehensive data from the ASK offers a detailed snapshot of the current reliance on public social support structures. These figures illustrate the scale of financial support provided to various demographic groups, with child allowances serving as the most widely utilized program by beneficiary count, while basic old-age pensions represent the largest expenditure category.
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It is notable that child allowances currently serve as the most widely utilized social welfare scheme in Kosovo.