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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Urban population

In , Bosnia and Herzegovina's Urban population was 1.65 million.

That's up 0.4% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 21,512,598.26 . Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks #140 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #38 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Bosnia and Herzegovina Urban population trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
1.81M
Trough
1.64M
1-year change
+0.4%
5-year change
-0.3%
-0.1% / yr
10-year change
-1.8%
-0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Urban population
1.649M
1.642M
1.635M
1.638M
1.649M
1.655M
1.659M
1.663M
1.668M
1.674M

About Urban population

Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Bosnia and Herzegovina's Urban population in 2024?
In 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina's Urban population was 1.65 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina's Urban population rising or falling?
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Urban population rose 0.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank globally on Urban population?
In 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked #140 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population.
How does Bosnia and Herzegovina's Urban population compare to the world average?
The global average for Urban population in 2024 was 21.51 million, so Bosnia and Herzegovina is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #38 of 58.
What is Urban population and how is it measured?
Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.