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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Population growth (annual %)

In , Bosnia and Herzegovina's Population growth (annual %) was -0.66.

That's down 6.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks #206 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #53 of 58.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Bosnia and Herzegovina Population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
-0.62
Trough
-1.93
1-year change
-6.2%
5-year change
+46.8%
10-year change
+48.9%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population growth (annual %)
-0.6558
-0.6175
-1.2436
-1.6638
-1.3901
-1.2319
-1.2231
-1.2844
-1.3027
-1.3070

About Population growth (annual %)

Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.GROWCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Bosnia and Herzegovina's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina's Population growth (annual %) was -0.66, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Population growth (annual %) fell 6.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked #206 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
How does Bosnia and Herzegovina's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Bosnia and Herzegovina is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #53 of 58.
What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.