Population census, Kosovo has 1,586,659 registered inhabitants

The Kosovo Agency of Statistics has published today the final data of the population census. According to the calculations, the resident population in Kosovo is 1,602,515. The Census results show that the three municipalities with the largest population in Kosovo are Pristina, Prizren and Ferizaj.

The Director of ASK, Avni Kastrati, in his speech said that the registration process has achieved its goal and has gone as expected.

The population census was conducted over seven weeks, from April 5 to May 24 of this year. Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti said that the publication of the figures from the citizen registration process marks an important day for Kosovo, as they are of great value.

"The last census was conducted in 2011, long enough to become part of historical memories, but now, thanks to advanced standards and technology, we have an accurate picture of our reality and a new basis to develop and build our common future," Kurti said.

Ethnicity:

Albanians - 91.76 %

Serbs - 2.31 %

Bosniaks - 1.69 %

Turkish - 1.22%

Religious affiliation:

Muslims - 93.49 %

Orthodox - 2.31 %

Catholics - 1.75 %

Others - 0.45%

No trust - 0.50%

No response - 1.50%