What is the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026?
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a population of 3,140,095 people (2025 estimate), which is 136th in the world and about 0.04% of the global total.
Population 2025
3,140,095
0.04% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
−0.77%
−24,053 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
62/km²
51,200 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
45.7 years
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Bosnia and Herzegovina
With a population of 3,140,095, Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 134th globally and spans 51,200 km² across southeastern Europe. The country borders Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia. A median age of 45.7 years and fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman reflect an aging population, while an annual decline of -0.8% continues this trend. Life expectancy stands at 78 years.
Just over half the population lives in urban areas. The capital, Sarajevo, anchors the nation alongside smaller cities across the varied terrain. GDP per capita is $10,382, and the economy uses the Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark as currency. The republic, established in 1992, is governed as such and is home to speakers of Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian. Population density averages 62 people per km².
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Sarajevo
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- BA · BIH
- Demonym
- Bosnian, Herzegovinian
- Currency
- Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM KM)
- Government
- Constitutional republic, Federal republic, Republic
- State inception
- 1992
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +387
- Internet TLD
- .ba
- Land neighbours
- 3
Languages
- Bosnian
- Croatian
- Serbian
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Not published for Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 13.0%
- Age 15–64
- 64.7%
- Age 65+
- 22.2%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 10 | 843 |
| 95-99 | 438 | 5,436 |
| 90-94 | 3,572 | 19,022 |
| 85-89 | 13,297 | 42,064 |
| 80-84 | 24,669 | 54,690 |
| 75-79 | 44,390 | 73,891 |
| 70-74 | 78,775 | 109,890 |
| 65-69 | 103,753 | 128,681 |
| 60-64 | 116,607 | 135,715 |
| 55-59 | 107,716 | 118,519 |
| 50-54 | 104,891 | 110,333 |
| 45-49 | 122,672 | 129,101 |
| 40-44 | 119,090 | 119,097 |
| 35-39 | 102,648 | 95,477 |
| 30-34 | 86,793 | 76,201 |
| 25-29 | 90,266 | 81,027 |
| 20-24 | 87,820 | 80,642 |
| 15-19 | 84,957 | 78,710 |
| 10-14 | 76,707 | 71,311 |
| 5-9 | 71,264 | 66,504 |
| 0-4 | 65,459 | 61,304 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,690,410 |
| 1960 | 3,281,381 |
| 1970 | 3,773,247 |
| 1980 | 4,148,426 |
| 1990 | 4,448,652 |
| 2000 | 4,159,771 |
| 2010 | 3,811,472 |
| 2020 | 3,299,349 |
| 2030 | 3,013,974 |
| 2040 | 2,745,010 |
| 2050 | 2,455,167 |
| 2060 | 2,171,311 |
| 2070 | 1,916,070 |
| 2080 | 1,697,349 |
| 2090 | 1,519,506 |
| 2100 | 1,366,461 |
How Bosnia and Herzegovina Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Bosnia and Herzegovina3.14M
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3.14M |
Countries Bordering Bosnia and Herzegovina
3 land borders.
- Croatia3.88M · +0.26%
- Montenegro623K · −0.06%
- Serbia6.55M · −0.57%
Bosnia and Herzegovina Population FAQ
Is the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina growing or shrinking?
Bosnia and Herzegovina's population is shrinking at −0.77% per year, a change of roughly 24,053 people annually.
What is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo.
How densely populated is Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina has 62/km² across 51,200 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Life expectancy at birth in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 78.0 years (2024).
What is the median age in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The median age in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 45.7 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Bosnia and Herzegovina in?
Bosnia and Herzegovina is in Europe.