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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Population, total

In , Bosnia and Herzegovina's Population, total was 3.16 million.

That's down 0.7% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37,411,963.35 . Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks #135 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #36 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Bosnia and Herzegovina Population, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
4.10M
Trough
3.16M
1-year change
-0.7%
5-year change
-5.4%
-1.1% / yr
10-year change
-11.2%
-1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population, total
3.164M
3.185M
3.205M
3.245M
3.299M
3.346M
3.387M
3.429M
3.473M
3.519M

About Population, total

Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Bosnia and Herzegovina's Population, total in 2024?
In 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina's Population, total was 3.16 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina's Population, total rising or falling?
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Population, total fell 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank globally on Population, total?
In 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked #135 out of 217 countries reporting Population, total.
How does Bosnia and Herzegovina's Population, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population, total in 2024 was 37.41 million, so Bosnia and Herzegovina is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #36 of 58.
What is Population, total and how is it measured?
Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.