Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Kosovo
Kosovo: Coverage of social protection and labor programs was 42.8% in 2017. ▲ Rising
Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Kosovo, 2006–2017
Source: ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
Kosovo recorded 42.8% for coverage of social protection and labor programs in 2017.
The figure is up 68.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage of social protection and labor programs in Kosovo peaked at 45.4% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 25.5%, in 2006.
Kosovo ranks 31st of 38 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Kosovo, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 25.5% | — |
| 2011 | 44.4% | +74.2% |
| 2012 | 45.4% | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 44.5% | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 42.8% | -3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.5% | 25.5% | 25.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 44.3% | 42.8% | 45.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kosovo
More work & labour data for Kosovo
- Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) 10.8% (2024)
- Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) 7.7% (2024)
- Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) 18.3% (2024)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) 22.5% (2024)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 53.6% (2024)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 37.9% (2024)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) 30.8% (2024)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 41.9% (2024)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) 17.6% (2024)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) 24.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage of social protection and labor programs in Kosovo?
- Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Kosovo was 42.8% in 2017, according to ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest coverage of social protection and labor programs recorded in Kosovo?
- The highest recorded value was 45.4% in 2012.
- What is the lowest coverage of social protection and labor programs recorded in Kosovo?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.5% in 2006.
- How does Kosovo rank for coverage of social protection and labor programs?
- Kosovo ranks 31st out of 38 countries with data for 2017.
- Is coverage of social protection and labor programs rising or falling in Kosovo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kosovo data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB), published as part of Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Coverage of social protection and labor programs (SPL) shows the percentage of population participating in social insurance, social safety net, and unemployment benefits and active labor market programs. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.