Care institutions in Kosovo: capacities and geographic distribution in the context of women’s employment
Labor market participation in Kosovo remains particularly low among women, with around 74% of working-age women economically inactive in 2024. Women’s limited participation is influenced by several interrelated factors, including social and traditional norms that assign them primary responsibility for caring for children and the elderly, as well as limited access to affordable childcare and eldercare services. In this context, accessible care services are important not only for the well-being and development of children and the elderly, but also for reducing women’s unpaid care responsibilities and enabling their participation in the labor market.
This report assesses the availability and geographical distribution of preschool institutions for children aged 0–6 and care centers for people aged 65 and above, as well as how well they correspond to demographic needs. It also assesses the relationship between preschool availability and women’s inactivity and unemployment at the municipal level.
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