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Well-being level,
in % of EU in 2025
In 2025, Montenegro had the highest overall well-being level in the region, at 70% of the EU average, followed by Serbia at 67% and North Macedonia at 65%. Albania stood at 61%, Bosnia and Herzegovina at 58%, while Kosovo was the lowest, at 53% of the EU average.
Well-being,
annual change in 2025
In 2025, Albania recorded the fastest year-on-year increase in overall well-being, at 1.3%, followed by Montenegro at 1.1% and Kosovo at 1.0%. North Macedonia and Serbia each rose by 0.8%, while Bosnia and Herzegovina saw the smallest increase, at 0.7%.
Years to EU level at
the average 2025 progress rate
Montenegro28years
Albania30years
North Macedonia43years
Serbia43years
Kosovo45years
Bosnia and Herzegovina58years
Given current levels and the five-year trend, Montenegro would need 28 years to reach the EU average. Albania 30, North Macedonia and Serbia 43 years each, Kosovo 45, and Bosnia and Herzegovina 58 years.
Country Area Heatmap
Compare each indicator across countries and key policy areas.
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | 95 | 65 | 33 | 20 | 80 | 65 | 85 | 30 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 96 | 30 | 55 | 74 | 90 | 36 | 55 | 80 |
| Kosovo | 90 | 70 | 30 | 30 | 77 | 78 | 90 | 50 |
| Montenegro | 96 | 80 | 50 | 70 | 30 | 60 | 90 | 50 |
| North Macedonia | 95 | 50 | 60 | 50 | 80 | 43 | 55 | 90 |
| Serbia | 90 | 55 | 45 | 68 | 90 | 95 | 55 | 30 |
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| Albania | 95 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 96 |
| Kosovo | 90 |
| Montenegro | 96 |
| North Macedonia | 95 |
| Serbia | 90 |
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