Rank #25 by World Population
🇧🇦Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a population of 3,185,073, ranking #25 in the world. The capital is Sarajevo. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: Upper middle income
3,185,073
Population
#25
World Rank
77.8
Life Expectancy
$8,663
GDP Per Capita
Bosnia and Herzegovina, #25 by world population
Bosnia and Herzegovina Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Bosnia and Herzegovina had a population of 3,281,381 in 1960 and 3,164,253 in 2024, a -3.6% growth over 64 years. The peak was 4,458,343 in 1991. Average annual growth rate: -0.04%.
3,164,253
Population (2024)
3,281,381
Population (1960)
4,458,343
Peak (1991)
-0.04%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,281,381 |
| 1961 | 3,348,035 |
| 1962 | 3,407,532 |
| 1963 | 3,461,942 |
| 1964 | 3,513,441 |
| 1965 | 3,562,834 |
| 1966 | 3,610,562 |
| 1967 | 3,656,223 |
| 1968 | 3,698,794 |
| 1969 | 3,737,765 |
| 1970 | 3,773,247 |
| 1971 | 3,809,376 |
| 1972 | 3,848,271 |
| 1973 | 3,887,376 |
| 1974 | 3,926,472 |
| 1975 | 3,965,743 |
| 1976 | 4,004,552 |
| 1977 | 4,042,124 |
| 1978 | 4,078,240 |
| 1979 | 4,113,300 |
| 1980 | 4,148,426 |
| 1981 | 4,184,217 |
| 1982 | 4,221,100 |
| 1983 | 4,258,728 |
| 1984 | 4,295,536 |
| 1985 | 4,330,364 |
| 1986 | 4,362,115 |
| 1987 | 4,390,246 |
| 1988 | 4,414,404 |
| 1989 | 4,433,983 |
| 1990 | 4,448,652 |
| 1991 | 4,458,343 |
| 1992 | 4,234,616 |
| 1993 | 3,904,482 |
| 1994 | 3,725,412 |
| 1995 | 3,715,564 |
| 1996 | 3,875,246 |
| 1997 | 4,018,227 |
| 1998 | 4,089,356 |
| 1999 | 4,130,305 |
| 2000 | 4,159,771 |
| 2001 | 4,179,438 |
| 2002 | 4,188,002 |
| 2003 | 4,178,523 |
| 2004 | 4,140,987 |
| 2005 | 4,096,493 |
| 2006 | 4,063,272 |
| 2007 | 4,013,424 |
| 2008 | 3,947,544 |
| 2009 | 3,879,794 |
| 2010 | 3,811,472 |
| 2011 | 3,741,798 |
| 2012 | 3,670,113 |
| 2013 | 3,610,859 |
| 2014 | 3,564,829 |
| 2015 | 3,518,541 |
| 2016 | 3,473,003 |
| 2017 | 3,428,682 |
| 2018 | 3,387,000 |
| 2019 | 3,345,533 |
| 2020 | 3,299,349 |
| 2021 | 3,244,907 |
| 2022 | 3,204,802 |
| 2023 | 3,185,073 |
| 2024 | 3,164,253 |
Demographics
| Population | 3,185,073 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.62% |
| Urban Population | 51.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.49 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 77.8 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 5.3 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$8,663
GDP Per Capita
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
99.6%
Trade (% of GDP)
197,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
8.9%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
3.2%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
5.3
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
78.8%
Internet Users
115
Mobile Subs per 100
62.2
People per km2
-485
Net Migration
Environment
42.7%
Forest Area
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Bosnia and Herzegovina in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a population of 3,185,073, ranking #25 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.62%.
Life expectancy in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 77.8 years. The infant mortality rate is 5.3 per 1,000 live births.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's GDP per capita is $8,663. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
51.6% of Bosnia and Herzegovina's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 62.2 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Bosnia and Herzegovina is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in Europe & Central Asia with a population of 3,185,073. The population is in decline, around -0.6% annually.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a Upper middle income economy, with GDP per capita near $8,663. Life expectancy is high at 77.8 years, with a fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman, and 51.6% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.