Bosnia and Herzegovina in figures

A profile of Bosnia and Herzegovina from official statistics: 18 figures in 4 sections, each with its period, its change from a year earlier, its rank among similar places where a ranking exists, and its source.

Figures last updated on 2026-10-12.

People

Population in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 3.14 million in 2025, down 0.8% from 2024, and the 81st lowest of 215 countries.

Population3.14 million2025Down 0.8% from 2024The 81st lowest of 215 countries
Population growth rate-0.62%2023Up 0.63 percentage points from 2022The 13th lowest of 215 countries
Median age, July 1 estimate44.92 years2023, estimatedUp 0.36 years from 2022The 17th highest of 236 countries
Population aged 65 and over21.6%2023Up 0.5 percentage points from 2022
Population density61.8 inhabitants per km²2024Down 0.7% from 2023
Net migration-4852023Unchanged from 2022
3M3.25M3.5M3.75M4M4.25M20012005200920132017202120252001: 4,179,438 persons2002: 4,188,002 persons2003: 4,178,523 persons2004: 4,140,987 persons2005: 4,096,493 persons2006: 4,063,272 persons2007: 4,013,424 persons2008: 3,947,544 persons2009: 3,879,794 persons2010: 3,811,472 persons2011: 3,741,798 persons2012: 3,670,113 persons2013: 3,610,859 persons2014: 3,564,829 persons2015: 3,518,541 persons2016: 3,473,003 persons2017: 3,428,682 persons2018: 3,387,000 persons2019: 3,345,533 persons2020: 3,299,349 persons2021: 3,244,907 persons2022: 3,204,802 persons2023: 3,185,073 persons2024: 3,164,253 persons2025: 3,140,095 persons3M3.5M4M4.5M2001201020252001: 4,179,438 persons2002: 4,188,002 persons2003: 4,178,523 persons2004: 4,140,987 persons2005: 4,096,493 persons2006: 4,063,272 persons2007: 4,013,424 persons2008: 3,947,544 persons2009: 3,879,794 persons2010: 3,811,472 persons2011: 3,741,798 persons2012: 3,670,113 persons2013: 3,610,859 persons2014: 3,564,829 persons2015: 3,518,541 persons2016: 3,473,003 persons2017: 3,428,682 persons2018: 3,387,000 persons2019: 3,345,533 persons2020: 3,299,349 persons2021: 3,244,907 persons2022: 3,204,802 persons2023: 3,185,073 persons2024: 3,164,253 persons2025: 3,140,095 persons
Population, 2001 to 2025. persons. Source: World Bank, Population, total (SP.POP.TOTL).

Sources: World Bank, Population, total (SP.POP.TOTL); World Bank, Population growth, annual % (SP.POP.GROW); United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, World Population Prospects 2024, Online Edition. Median age on 1 July, modelled estimates 1950 to 2023; projections excluded; World Bank, Population ages 65 and above, % of total population (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS); World Bank, Population density, people per km² of land area (EN.POP.DNST); World Bank, Net migration (SM.POP.NETM). Population and demography statistics and rankings

Work and income

Unemployment rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 10.73% in 2025, up 0.03 percentage points from 2024.

Unemployment rate10.73%2025Up 0.03 percentage points from 2024
Gini index (World Bank, income or consumption)30.32021No 2020 figure to compare
1015202530351991200820122016202020251991: 17.55 %2001: 16.1 %2006: 31.11 %2007: 28.98 %2008: 23.41 %2009: 24.07 %2010: 27.31 %2011: 27.58 %2012: 28.01 %2013: 27.49 %2014: 27.52 %2015: 27.7 %2016: 25.41 %2017: 20.53 %2018: 18.4 %2019: 15.69 %2020: 15.87 %2021: 14.9 %2022: 12.66 %2023: 10.67 %2024: 10.71 %2025: 10.73 %102030401991201220251991: 17.55 %2001: 16.1 %2006: 31.11 %2007: 28.98 %2008: 23.41 %2009: 24.07 %2010: 27.31 %2011: 27.58 %2012: 28.01 %2013: 27.49 %2014: 27.52 %2015: 27.7 %2016: 25.41 %2017: 20.53 %2018: 18.4 %2019: 15.69 %2020: 15.87 %2021: 14.9 %2022: 12.66 %2023: 10.67 %2024: 10.71 %2025: 10.73 %
Unemployment rate, 1991 to 2025. %. Source: International Labour Organization, Unemployment rate by sex and age, total, 15 and over, annual (DF_UNE_DEAP_SEX_AGE_RT).

Sources: International Labour Organization, Unemployment rate by sex and age, total, 15 and over, annual (DF_UNE_DEAP_SEX_AGE_RT); World Bank, Employment to population ratio, 15+, total, %, modeled ILO estimate (SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS); World Bank, Labor force participation rate, total, % of total population ages 15+, modeled ILO estimate (SL.TLF.CACT.ZS); World Bank, Gini index (SI.POV.GINI). Labor market statistics and rankings

Economy

GDP (US dollars) in Bosnia and Herzegovina was $32.6 billion in 2025, up 9.6% from 2024, and the 89th lowest of 199 countries in 2024.

Real GDP growth2.1%2025Down 1.1 percentage points from 2024The 92nd lowest of 199 countries in 2024
GDP per capita, PPP (international dollars)25,814 international $2025Up 2.6% from 2024
Trade as a share of GDP95.1%2025Up 0.4 percentage points from 2024
010K20K30K40K20012005200920132017202120252001: 5,800.6 USD million2002: 6,728.2 USD million2003: 8,498.9 USD million2004: 10,156.5 USD million2005: 11,222.8 USD million2006: 12,864.8 USD million2007: 15,778.7 USD million2008: 19,112.8 USD million2009: 17,613.9 USD million2010: 17,176.3 USD million2011: 18,644.2 USD million2012: 17,226.7 USD million2013: 18,179.1 USD million2014: 18,558.7 USD million2015: 16,404.3 USD million2016: 17,116.9 USD million2017: 18,326.4 USD million2018: 20,484.1 USD million2019: 20,482.6 USD million2020: 20,226 USD million2021: 23,672.7 USD million2022: 24,534.7 USD million2023: 27,592.4 USD million2024: 29,737.4 USD million2025: 32,600 USD million010K20K30K40K2001201020252001: 5,800.6 USD million2002: 6,728.2 USD million2003: 8,498.9 USD million2004: 10,156.5 USD million2005: 11,222.8 USD million2006: 12,864.8 USD million2007: 15,778.7 USD million2008: 19,112.8 USD million2009: 17,613.9 USD million2010: 17,176.3 USD million2011: 18,644.2 USD million2012: 17,226.7 USD million2013: 18,179.1 USD million2014: 18,558.7 USD million2015: 16,404.3 USD million2016: 17,116.9 USD million2017: 18,326.4 USD million2018: 20,484.1 USD million2019: 20,482.6 USD million2020: 20,226 USD million2021: 23,672.7 USD million2022: 24,534.7 USD million2023: 27,592.4 USD million2024: 29,737.4 USD million2025: 32,600 USD million
Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars, 2001 to 2025. USD million. Source: World Bank, GDP, current US$ (NY.GDP.MKTP.CD).

Sources: World Bank, GDP, current US$ (NY.GDP.MKTP.CD); World Bank, GDP per capita, current US$ (NY.GDP.PCAP.CD); World Bank, GDP growth, annual % (NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG); World Bank, GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD); World Bank, Trade, % of GDP (NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS). Economy statistics and rankings

Health

Life expectancy in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 77.85 years in 2023, up 1.07 years from 2022, and the 67th highest of 215 countries.

Life expectancy at birth77.85 years2023Up 1.07 years from 2022The 67th highest of 215 countries
Infant mortality rate5.5 per 1,000 live births2024Up 0.2 per 1,000 live births from 2023Tied for the 53rd lowest of 195 countries
747576777819992003200720112015201920231999: 74.95 years2000: 75.29 years2001: 75.57 years2002: 75.99 years2003: 76.45 years2004: 76.49 years2005: 76.42 years2006: 76.03 years2007: 76.16 years2008: 76.3 years2009: 76.7 years2010: 76.83 years2011: 76.96 years2012: 77.04 years2013: 77.13 years2014: 77.09 years2015: 77.07 years2016: 77.12 years2017: 77.39 years2018: 77.94 years2019: 77.39 years2020: 76.04 years2021: 74.57 years2022: 76.78 years2023: 77.85 years74757677781999200820231999: 74.95 years2000: 75.29 years2001: 75.57 years2002: 75.99 years2003: 76.45 years2004: 76.49 years2005: 76.42 years2006: 76.03 years2007: 76.16 years2008: 76.3 years2009: 76.7 years2010: 76.83 years2011: 76.96 years2012: 77.04 years2013: 77.13 years2014: 77.09 years2015: 77.07 years2016: 77.12 years2017: 77.39 years2018: 77.94 years2019: 77.39 years2020: 76.04 years2021: 74.57 years2022: 76.78 years2023: 77.85 years
Life expectancy at birth, 1999 to 2023. years. Source: World Bank, Life expectancy at birth, total, years (SP.DYN.LE00.IN).

Sources: World Bank, Life expectancy at birth, total, years (SP.DYN.LE00.IN); World Bank, Mortality rate, infant, per 1,000 live births (SP.DYN.IMRT.IN); World Health Organization, Age-standardized prevalence of obesity among adults (18+ years), both sexes (NCD_BMI_30A). Health statistics and rankings

Sources and citations

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  1. World Bank, World Development Indicators. Population, total (SP.POP.TOTL). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  2. World Bank, World Development Indicators. Population growth, annual % (SP.POP.GROW). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.GROW. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  3. United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2024). World Population Prospects 2024, Online Edition. Median age on 1 July, modelled estimates 1950 to 2023; projections excluded. Modelled estimate. https://population.un.org/wpp/assets/Excel%20Files/1_Indicator%20(Standard)/CSV_FILES/WPP2024_Demographic_Indicators_Medium.csv.gz. Retrieved 2026-10-10. CC BY 3.0 IGO.
  4. World Bank, World Development Indicators. Population ages 65 and above, % of total population (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  5. World Bank, World Development Indicators. Population density, people per km² of land area (EN.POP.DNST). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.POP.DNST. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  6. World Bank, World Development Indicators. Net migration (SM.POP.NETM). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SM.POP.NETM. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  7. International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT. Unemployment rate by sex and age, total, 15 and over, annual (DF_UNE_DEAP_SEX_AGE_RT). https://data.ilo.org/vis?df%5Bds%5D=ds-production&df%5Bid%5D=DF_UNE_DEAP_SEX_AGE_RT&df%5Bag%5D=ILO (Accessed on 2026-10-12). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  8. World Bank, World Development Indicators, modelled estimate. Employment to population ratio, 15+, total, %, modeled ILO estimate (SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  9. World Bank, World Development Indicators, modelled estimate. Labor force participation rate, total, % of total population ages 15+, modeled ILO estimate (SL.TLF.CACT.ZS). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  10. World Bank, World Development Indicators. Gini index (SI.POV.GINI). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SI.POV.GINI. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  11. World Bank, World Development Indicators. GDP, current US$ (NY.GDP.MKTP.CD). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CD. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  12. World Bank, World Development Indicators. GDP per capita, current US$ (NY.GDP.PCAP.CD). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  13. World Bank, World Development Indicators. GDP growth, annual % (NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  14. World Bank, World Development Indicators. GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  15. World Bank, World Development Indicators. Trade, % of GDP (NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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  17. World Bank, World Development Indicators, modelled estimate. Mortality rate, infant, per 1,000 live births (SP.DYN.IMRT.IN). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  18. World Health Organization, data.who.int. Age-standardized prevalence of obesity among adults (18+ years), both sexes (NCD_BMI_30A) [Indicator]. https://data.who.int/indicators/i/C6262EC/BEFA58B (Accessed on 2026-10-12). Licensed under CC BY 4.0. No changes made to source values. WHO does not endorse Invokely or this use of the data.

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