Bosnia and Herzegovina Population: 3,280,819
Bosnia and Herzegovina also known simply as Bosnia, is a country located in the South and Southeast Europe. Sarajevo is the capital of the country. The inland Bosnia is a bigger region and has a continental climate. The region Herzegovina has a Mediterranean climate and mountainous landscapes. The origin of the human settlement dates back to the Neolithic ages. The country is well known for its rich history. Tourism in the country is doubling each year because the rich history of the place enamors many people.
Largest cities by population in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Zenica, Tuzla, Mostar are some of the largest as well as the populated cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Sarajevo | 696,731 | Travnik | 31,127 |
Banja Luka | 221,106 | Doboj | 27,235 |
Zenica | 164,423 | Cazin | 21,741 |
Tuzla | 142,486 | Velika Kladusa | 19,330 |
Mostar | 104,518 | Visoko | 17,890 |
Bihac | 75,641 | Gorazde | 17,650 |
Bugojno | 41,378 | Konjic | 15,950 |
Brcko | 38,968 | Gracanica | 15,758 |
Bijeljina | 37,692 | Gradacac | 15,659 |
Prijedor | 36,347 | Bosanska Krupa | 15,193 |
Trebinje | 33,178 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina population history
In the year 2000, the population of the country was 3,751,176, and it has decreased to a population of 3,280,819 this year. Now, there is an increase in the median age it is 43.1. The urban population of the country is 1,714,810. The global population rank of the nation is now 135.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 3,280,819 | -0.61% | -20,181 | -21,585 | 43.1 | 1.27 | 64 | 52.30% | 1,714,810 | 0.04% | 7,794,798,739 | 135 |
2019 | 3,301,000 | -0.69% | -22,925 | -21,585 | 41.2 | 1.31 | 65 | 51.60% | 1,702,789 | 0.04% | 7,713,468,100 | 135 |
2018 | 3,323,925 | -0.82% | -27,600 | -21,585 | 41.2 | 1.31 | 65 | 50.90% | 1,690,295 | 0.04% | 7,631,091,040 | 135 |
2017 | 3,351,525 | -1.03% | -34,741 | -21,585 | 41.2 | 1.31 | 66 | 50.10% | 1,679,011 | 0.04% | 7,547,858,925 | 135 |
2016 | 3,386,266 | -1.26% | -43,095 | -21,585 | 41.2 | 1.31 | 66 | 49.40% | 1,671,135 | 0.05% | 7,464,022,049 | 134 |
2015 | 3,429,361 | -1.54% | -55,222 | -51,706 | 40.7 | 1.31 | 67 | 48.60% | 1,668,024 | 0.05% | 7,379,797,139 | 133 |
2010 | 3,705,472 | -0.32% | -11,972 | -11,849 | 38.9 | 1.31 | 73 | 45.80% | 1,695,719 | 0.05% | 6,956,823,603 | 129 |
2005 | 3,765,331 | 0.08% | 2,831 | -1,200 | 36.9 | 1.32 | 74 | 44.20% | 1,662,534 | 0.06% | 6,541,907,027 | 126 |
2000 | 3,751,176 | -0.41% | -15,575 | -31,857 | 35 | 1.68 | 74 | 42.60% | 1,596,468 | 0.06% | 6,143,493,823 | 124 |
1995 | 3,829,050 | -3.02% | -126,875 | -148,143 | 33.1 | 1.7 | 75 | 41.00% | 1,568,899 | 0.07% | 5,744,212,979 | 119 |
1990 | 4,463,423 | 0.32% | 14,258 | -26,917 | 29.8 | 1.86 | 88 | 39.20% | 1,751,867 | 0.08% | 5,327,231,061 | 107 |
1985 | 4,392,131 | 1.00% | 42,455 | -6,000 | 27.3 | 2.02 | 86 | 37.60% | 1,650,972 | 0.09% | 4,870,921,740 | 104 |
1980 | 4,179,855 | 0.96% | 38,950 | -14,826 | 25.4 | 2.27 | 82 | 35.50% | 1,485,634 | 0.09% | 4,458,003,514 | 102 |
1975 | 3,985,105 | 1.17% | 44,915 | -16,449 | 23.4 | 2.73 | 78 | 31.30% | 1,246,861 | 0.10% | 4,079,480,606 | 101 |
1970 | 3,760,529 | 1.24% | 44,977 | -19,392 | 22.2 | 3.14 | 74 | 27.20% | 1,022,891 | 0.10% | 3,700,437,046 | 98 |
1965 | 3,535,643 | 1.85% | 61,995 | -10,000 | 21.9 | 3.68 | 69 | 22.80% | 806,729 | 0.11% | 3,339,583,597 | 94 |
1960 | 3,225,668 | 1.90% | 57,872 | -10,000 | 21.8 | 3.97 | 63 | 19.00% | 614,172 | 0.11% | 3,034,949,748 | 95 |
1955 | 2,936,309 | 1.99% | 55,003 | -10,000 | 20.8 | 4.82 | 58 | 16.20% | 474,882 | 0.11% | 2,773,019,936 | 94 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina population forecast
In the year 2050, the population is expected to lower to 2,685,037. The median age will increase to 55.1. The urban population share will be 1,975,983. The global population rank of the nation will change to position 145.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 3,280,819 | -0.88% | -29,708 | -21,585 | 43.1 | 1.27 | 64 | 52.30% | 1,714,810 | 0.04% | 7,794,798,739 | 135 |
2025 | 3,211,970 | -0.42% | -13,770 | -501 | 44.7 | 1.27 | 63 | 55.10% | 1,768,228 | 0.04% | 8,184,437,460 | 136 |
2030 | 3,126,648 | -0.54% | -17,064 | -501 | 46.6 | 1.27 | 61 | 58.30% | 1,823,937 | 0.04% | 8,548,487,400 | 137 |
2035 | 3,029,820 | -0.63% | -19,366 | -501 | 48.2 | 1.27 | 59 | 61.90% | 1,875,651 | 0.03% | 8,887,524,213 | 140 |
2040 | 2,923,075 | -0.71% | -21,349 | -501 | 49.4 | 1.27 | 57 | 65.70% | 1,919,381 | 0.03% | 9,198,847,240 | 142 |
2045 | 2,807,634 | -0.80% | -23,088 | -501 | 50.1 | 1.27 | 55 | 69.50% | 1,952,260 | 0.03% | 9,481,803,274 | 144 |
2050 | 2,685,037 | -0.89% | -24,519 | 51.4 | 1.27 | 53 | 73.60% | 1,975,983 | 0.03% | 9,735,033,990 | 145 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina demographics
The life expectancy of the population of the nation is 77.93 years. The infant mortality of the place is estimated at 5.1.
Bosnia and Herzegovina religion and politics
According to the census taken, the major religion in the country is Islam. There are Sunni and Shia Muslims present in the place. There are also other communities such as Christianity and its denominations like the Serbian Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church. There are small groups of people who are Atheists and Agnostics.
The framework of politics follows the representative parliamentary democracy. The executive powers are with the council of ministers of the country. The council of ministers and the parliamentary assembly of the country have the legislative powers. The country is described as a liberal democracy. There are two divisions of political structuring one is Republika Srpska, and another is the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina economy
The national currency of the country is a convertible mark (KM). The currency board has control. There is a positive development in the economy these years. The coverage of the imports by exports has improved by 3%. The export materials are car seats, electricity, processed wood, aluminium, and furniture.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |