Hykmete Bajrami, Deputy for the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), has highlighted concerns regarding Kosovo’s economic trajectory, citing the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo’s Annual Report for 2025. According to Bajrami, the report indicates that while the national economy experienced measurable growth in 2025, underlying pressures related to rising costs and import dependence remain significant issues. Bajrami stated that the data shows the economy expanded by 3.6 percent during 2025.
However, this growth occurred against a backdrop of persistent price increases, with inflation reaching 3.9 percent. She attributed a substantial portion of this inflationary pressure to escalating costs associated with energy and food commodities. The outlook presented for 2026 suggests a moderation in economic momentum coupled with a sharper rise in price instability.
The Central Bank’s forecast anticipates that economic growth will slow slightly to 3.5 percent. More notably, the projection for inflation shows a significant uptick, reaching an expected rate of 6.7 percent. Bajrami emphasized the discrepancy between these two figures.
She noted that the figures suggest the economy is set to expand at a slower rate while the rate of price increases—or inflation—is projected to accelerate substantially. These contrasting trends, according to her analysis of the report, point toward potential challenges in maintaining stable economic conditions amidst deepening reliance on external imports.
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