Last update: May 20, 2026
Updated dailyKosovo
8 8.2 out of 10
Safety Score
Yes, safe to travel
+0.0 vs 7 days ago
Last updated: May 20, 2026 14% data coverage
Kosovo has a safety score of 8.2/10 as of May 20, 2026, rated as Low risk. The biggest concern is crime (5.0/10), while the strongest area is health (9.6/10). This score is calculated daily from 7+ independent public sources.
Kosovo has a travel safety score of 8.2/10, ranking 65th out of 248 countries globally. This classifies it as a Low risk destination. The strongest category is Health (9.6/10) while the main area of concern is Environment (5.0/10). Data is sourced from 7+ public databases and government advisories, updated daily.
What are the safety risk areas?
Crime 5.0/10 When a pillar has low data coverage, its contribution to the overall score is reduced or excluded.
Governance 5.0/10 When a pillar has low data coverage, its contribution to the overall score is reduced or excluded.
Environment 5.0/10 When a pillar has low data coverage, its contribution to the overall score is reduced or excluded.
Conflict 7.3/10 When a pillar has low data coverage, its contribution to the overall score is reduced or excluded.
Health 9.6/10 When a pillar has low data coverage, its contribution to the overall score is reduced or excluded.
What do governments say?
Sources (11)
Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Level 3Alleen noodzakelijke reizen
Updated: Mar 27, 2026
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How does Kosovo compare to nearby countries?
| Country | Score | Conflict | Crime | Health | Governance | Environment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Marino | 9.8 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 9.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Monaco | 9.6 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 9.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Iceland | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 9.1 | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Denmark | 9.4 | 9.1 | 10.0 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| Kosovo | 8.2 | 7.3 | 5.0 | 9.6 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to travel to Kosovo in 2026?
Kosovo has a safety score of 8.2/10, classified as Low risk.
This score is updated daily using data from 7+ public sources including government advisories, health data, and conflict indicators.
What is the biggest risk when traveling to Kosovo?
The area of greatest concern for Kosovo is crime, with a score of 5.0/10.
Travelers should pay particular attention to this aspect when planning their trip. Check the full pillar breakdown on this page for detailed insights.
Do I need travel insurance for Kosovo?
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for any international trip, including visits to Kosovo. A comprehensive policy should cover medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and evacuation.
This is especially important given that health-related risks can change rapidly.
Where does the data come from?
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Travel advisories from 37 governments worldwide including US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Slovakia, France, New Zealand, Ireland, Finland, Hong Kong, Brazil, Austria, Philippines, Belgium, Denmark, Singapore, Romania, Serbia, Estonia, Croatia, Argentina, Italy, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, China, India, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Portugal
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Global Peace Index -- annual peacefulness ranking by IEP
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World Bank Development Indicators -- child mortality and PM2.5 air pollution
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What are the safety risk areas? — Detail
Crime 5.0/10 When a pillar has low data coverage, its contribution to the overall score is reduced or excluded. · Moderate · Coverage: 0%
Governance 5.0/10 When a pillar has low data coverage, its contribution to the overall score is reduced or excluded. · Moderate · Coverage: 0%
Environment 5.0/10 When a pillar has low data coverage, its contribution to the overall score is reduced or excluded. · Moderate · Coverage: 0%
Conflict 7.3/10 When a pillar has low data coverage, its contribution to the overall score is reduced or excluded. · Low · Coverage: 35%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| advisory level us | 6.7/10 | advisories_us | 2026 |
| advisory level uk | 6.7/10 | advisories_uk | 2026 |
| advisory level ca | 10.0/10 | advisories_ca | 2026 |
| advisory level au | 6.7/10 | advisories_au | 2026 |
| advisory level de | 10.0/10 | advisories_de | 2026 |
| advisory level nl | 3.3/10 | advisories_nl | 2026 |
| advisory level at | 3.3/10 | advisories_at | 2026 |
| advisory level ie | 10.0/10 | advisories_ie | 2026 |
| advisory level be | 10.0/10 | advisories_be | 2026 |
| advisory level ee | 6.7/10 | advisories_ee | 2026 |
| advisory level tw | 10.0/10 | advisories_tw | 2026 |
| gpi overall | 6.8/10 | gpi | 2023 |
| gpi safety security | 6.8/10 | gpi | 2023 |
| gpi militarisation | 8.5/10 | gpi | 2023 |
Health 9.6/10 When a pillar has low data coverage, its contribution to the overall score is reduced or excluded. · Low · Coverage: 33%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| wb child mortality | 9.6/10 | worldbank | 2024 |