World Bank · 14 metrics compared
Albania vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina compared across 14 demographic and economic metrics. Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in 4 of the comparable categories.
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Albania wins
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| Metric | Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,414,095 | 3,185,073 |
| GDP Per Capita | $9,731 | $8,663 |
| Life Expectancy | 79.6 | 77.8 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.54 | -0.62 |
| Urban Population | 58.2% | 51.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.35 | 1.49 |
| Infant Mortality (per 1000) | 8.3 | 5.3 |
| Literacy Rate | 97.7% | - |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.7% | 10.7% |
| Internet Users | 82.6% | 78.8% |
| CO2 Per Capita (tonnes) | - | - |
| Physicians Per 1000 | - | - |
| Gini Index | 29.4 | - |
| Forest Area | 28.8% | 42.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Albania has a population of 2,414,095 compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina's 3,185,073.
Across the metrics compared, Albania leads in 3 categories while Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in 4. However, "better" depends on what matters most to you, income, cost of living, education, climate, and personal preferences all play a role.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population and economic data are latest available estimates.
Comparison based on World Bank Open Data. Most recent available year used for each metric. Green highlighting indicates favorable values where applicable.
The side-by-side above pulls the the U.S. Census Bureau ACS and decennial files data for both Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina. What follows is the interpretation — which specific axes carry the most weight for Albania versus Bosnia and Herzegovina, and which differences are large enough to influence a real decision.
For households or analysts using this comparison as a decision input, the right framing is usually not "which is better" in aggregate but "which is better for the specific decision in front of you." the U.S. Census Bureau ACS and decennial files captures the raw data; the framing depends on whether the question is investment, residency, planning, or research.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.