COUNTRY PROFILEBosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina's population is 3,140,095 (2025) — the 135th-largest in the world and the 28th-largest in Europe, shrinking by about 24,158 people a year.
3,126,619
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▼ shrinking3,140,095 (World Bank, 2025) + −24,158/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every tick
Bosnia and Herzegovina Facts at a Glance
Five numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, share of humanity.
Population2025
3,140,095
World rank
#135
of 217 tracked geographies
Density
61.3 / km²
51,200 km² land area
GDP / capita
$10,382
#109 economy overall
Share of humanity
1 in 2618 people on Earth lives in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina's Population Declining?
Yes. Bosnia and Herzegovina's population fell by 24,158 people (-0.76%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.5 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Demographics
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Population density2025
61.3 people / km²
51,200 km² land area, 2025
Median age2025
46.7 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
78.0 years
M 74.6 · F 81.1
Average height2019
182.5 cm (male)
female 167.5 cm
Homicide rate2023
1.2 per 100,000
#56 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
26.1 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
52.7 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.5 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−6,994 people
negative in latest year
Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, where this country sits in each one, and its overall percentile profile.
Population3,140,095 people
#135 / 217
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GDP$32.6B
#109 / 186
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Life expectancy78 years
#69 / 217
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Average height182.5 cm (male)
#4 / 200
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Cleanest air26.09 µg/m³ PM2.5
#141 / 200
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Safest countries1.2 homicides / 100k
#56 / 196
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Most dangerous1.2 homicides / 100k
#138 / 196
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Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Male — 1,495,365Female — 1,644,731
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Bosnia and Herzegovina Located?
- Capital
- Sarajevo
- Currency
- Marka (BAM)
- Language(s)
- BS, Croatian, Serbian
- Region
- Europe & Central Asia
- Continent
- 43 countries in Europe →
- Land area
- 51,200 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 51,129 km²
- Borders
- 3 countries
Shares a border with
Croatia
Montenegro
SerbiaBosnia and HerzegovinaVSExplore Bosnia and Herzegovina in Every Ranking
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina's population is 3,140,095 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #135 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
3,140,095 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Bosnia and Herzegovina's population density?
61.3 people per km², based on a land area of 51,200 km².
What is Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked in population worldwide?
#135 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
78.0 years on average (2024) — 74.6 for men, 81.1 for women.
What is Bosnia and Herzegovina's GDP?
$32.6B, ranking #109 of 186 economies we track — $10,382 per capita.
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina's population declining?
Yes. Bosnia and Herzegovina's population has been shrinking, falling by 24,158 people (-0.76%) between 2024 and 2025.
Sources
World Bank Open Data
CC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
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