International recognition of Kosovo

Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008.^[1] Some governments say that Kosovo is independent, and some say that it is not. The Government of Serbia has not said Kosovo is a sovereign state, but has traded with Kosovo since 2020.^[2][3]

Map of states that have recognised Kosovo's independence (as of 12 April 2025^[update])

  Kosovo

  States that have said Kosovo is independent

  States that have not said Kosovo is independent

  States that said Kosovo was independent, but later said it was not

As of 12 April 2025, 108 out of 193 (56%) members of the United Nations have said that Kosovo is independent.^[4]