Bosnia and Herzegovina Population
Europe & Central Asia · 136th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
3,106,121
The population of Bosnia and Herzegovina is about 3,106,121 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 3.1 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.04% of the world's people.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is ranked 136th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.82% a year. It peaked around 1991 at 4.5 million and is projected to fall to 2.5 million by 2050. It has fewer people today than in 1960 (3.3 million). Population density is 61 people per square kilometre. 53% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
3.1 million
Yearly change
−0.82%
World rank
136th
Share of world
0.04%
Density
61/km²
Land area
51,200 km²
Life expectancy
78.0 yrs
Births per woman
1.49
GDP per capita
$10,382
GDP
$32.6B
Population of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1960–2050
Bosnia and Herzegovina population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,281,381 | — | 64 |
| 1970 | 3,773,247 | +0.95% | 74 |
| 1980 | 4,148,426 | +0.85% | 81 |
| 1990 | 4,448,652 | +0.33% | 87 |
| 2000 | 4,159,771 | +0.71% | 81 |
| 2010 | 3,811,472 | −1.76% | 74 |
| 2020 | 3,299,349 | −1.38% | 64 |
| 2024 | 3,164,253 | −0.65% | 62 |
| 2026proj. | 3,114,242 | −0.82% | 61 |
| 2030proj. | 3,013,974 | −0.79% | 59 |
| 2040proj. | 2,745,010 | −1.04% | 54 |
| 2050proj. | 2,455,167 | −1.16% | 48 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 57.1 times as many people as Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bangladesh is 22.5 times more densely populated.
Bosnia and Herzegovina population: questions and answers
What is the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026?
About 3,114,242 (3.1 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.82% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
About 61 people per km², with a land area of 51,200 km².
What will the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina be in 2050?
About 2.5 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Sarajevo.
What is the life expectancy in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
78.0 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.