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Bosnia and Herzegovina

BIH Β· Europe and Central Asia / Europe and Central Asia (excluding high income)

Bosnia and Herzegovina: GDP 25.0K intl$ per capita, population 3.2M, inflation 1.7%. Compare economy, demographics and cost of living with other countries.

Location

Key Facts

Region
Europe & Central Asia
Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)
Population
3.16M
2024
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Geography and Government

Area
51,209 kmΒ²
Capital
Sarajevo
ISO 2
BA
ISO 3
BIH
Calling code
+387
Internet TLD
.ba
Government type
parliamentary republic

Age Structure

0-14 years 13.1%
15-64 years 68.3%
65+ years 18.6%

Languages

Language Type Share Speakers
Bosnian (BOS) Official - -
Croatian (HRV) Official - -
Serbian (SRP) Official - -

Religions

Religion Type Share Adherents
Muslim Major 50.7% -
Orthodox Minor 30.7% -
Roman Catholic Minor 15.2% -
Other Minor 1.2% -
Undeclared/No Answer Minor 1.1% -
Atheist Minor 0.8% -
Agnostic Minor 0.3% -

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
3.16M
2024
Population growth (annual %)
-0.66%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
62.2 per kmΒ²
2023
Urban population (% of total population)
52.1%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
78.0 years
2024
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
7.72 per 1,000
2024
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
13.52 per 1,000
2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
1.49 children
2024
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
5.5 per 1,000
2024

Education

Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
0.2%
2023
Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
97.0%
2013

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$9.4K
2024
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
1.7%
2024
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
11.0%
2025
GNI per capita (current US$)
$8.8K
2024

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP (current US$)
$29.61B
2024
GDP growth (annual %)
3.0%
2024
GDP per capita, PPP (current international $)
25.0K intl$
2024
Central government debt, total (% of GDP)
39.9%
2024

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
95.2%
2024
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
40.9%
2024
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
54.3%
2024

Other Indicators

International tourism, number of arrivals
197.0K
2020
Tax revenue (% of GDP)
20.3%
2024
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
3.4%
2024

Cost of Living

Cost of Living Index
38.0
Est. monthly: $1,330
Rent Index
18.0
Est. rent: $504/mo
Purchasing Power
55.0
(Higher is better)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

According to our data, the average income in Bosnia and Herzegovina is approximately $8,790 (GNI per capita) as of 2024. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

What is the inflation rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2024?

The inflation rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.7% as of 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

How does Bosnia and Herzegovina compare to other countries in Europe and Central Asia?

Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in Europe and Central Asia and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how Bosnia and Herzegovina compares to neighboring and regional countries.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in Europe and Central Asia, Europe and Central Asia (excluding high income). Explore detailed statistics on economy, population, demographics, inflation, unemployment, and cost of living, with up-to-date data from the World Bank, IMF, UN, and other authoritative sources.

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Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

Codes and Abbreviations

ISO 2
BA
ISO 3
BIH
IOC code
BIH
Vehicle code
BIH
Latitude
43.86
Longitude
18.42

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