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Bosnia and Herzegovina· by the numbers

3,124,792
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 ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 2618 on Earth

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.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Bosnia and Herzegovina Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#135 of 217
3,140,095
Area
51,129 km²
61.3 km² land area
GDP#109 of 186
$32.6B
GDP / capita
$10,382
2025
#109 economy overall
Price level#127 of 200
37 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.04%
1 in 2,618 people on Earth lives in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population3,140,095 people
#135 / 217
GDP$32.6B
#109 / 186
Average income$9,940 GNI per person
#77 / 182
Life expectancy78 years
#69 / 217
Average height182.5 cm (male)
#4 / 200
Median age44.9 years, half older
#12 / 220
Cleanest air26.09 µg/m³ PM2.5
#141 / 200
Safest countries1.2 homicides / 100k
#56 / 196
Most dangerous1.2 homicides / 100k
#138 / 196
Internet users86.1% of population online
#75 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

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.

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.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
61.3 people / km²
51,200 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
44.9 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
Aged 65+2025
22.9 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 1,495,365Female — 1,644,731
0-4 · Male: 63,7450-4 · Female: 59,6980-45-9 · Male: 70,8115-9 · Female: 66,0935-910-14 · Male: 74,13010-14 · Female: 68,98010-1415-19 · Male: 83,66415-19 · Female: 77,52415-1920-24 · Male: 87,16820-24 · Female: 80,21020-2425-29 · Male: 92,00925-29 · Female: 83,06725-2930-34 · Male: 83,59730-34 · Female: 73,05830-3435-39 · Male: 98,45935-39 · Female: 90,54635-3940-44 · Male: 116,18240-44 · Female: 113,49940-4445-49 · Male: 123,44945-49 · Female: 130,55445-4950-54 · Male: 107,85150-54 · Female: 113,55450-5455-59 · Male: 103,90255-59 · Female: 113,22455-5960-64 · Male: 114,11860-64 · Female: 133,18160-6465-69 · Male: 104,98865-69 · Female: 129,08865-6970-74 · Male: 82,06470-74 · Female: 113,14270-7475-79 · Male: 47,76375-79 · Female: 78,59275-7980+ · Male: 41,46580+ · Female: 120,72180+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Sarajevo
696,731
2
Banja Luka
221,106
3
Zenica
164,423
4
Tuzla
142,486
5
Mostar
104,518
6
Bihać
75,641
7
Ilidža
71,277
8
Lukavac
44,520
9
Bugojno
41,378
10
Brčko
38,968
11
Bijeljina
37,692
12
Prijedor
36,347

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
CroatiaMontenegroSerbia

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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.

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