Comparison of fertility rates in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Comparison of fertility rates was 1.49 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
1.49
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
173rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
5.07
in 1950
All-time low
1.18
in 2006
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Comparison of fertility rates in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for comparison of fertility rates in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.49, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, comparison of fertility rates in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 5.07 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 1.18, in 2006.
That places Bosnia and Herzegovina 173rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 74 years of available data.
Comparison of fertility rates in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5.07 | — |
| 1951 | 4.85 | -4.4% |
| 1952 | 5.02 | +3.5% |
| 1953 | 4.94 | -1.6% |
| 1954 | 4.82 | -2.5% |
| 1955 | 4.58 | -4.9% |
| 1956 | 4.36 | -4.8% |
| 1957 | 4.09 | -6.2% |
| 1958 | 4.06 | -0.8% |
| 1959 | 3.99 | -1.7% |
| 1960 | 3.96 | -0.7% |
| 1961 | 3.89 | -1.9% |
| 1962 | 3.81 | -2.1% |
| 1963 | 3.7 | -2.8% |
| 1964 | 3.6 | -2.7% |
| 1965 | 3.53 | -1.9% |
| 1966 | 3.39 | -3.9% |
| 1967 | 3.22 | -5.2% |
| 1968 | 3.08 | -4.4% |
| 1969 | 2.95 | -4.0% |
| 1970 | 2.79 | -5.5% |
| 1971 | 2.75 | -1.5% |
| 1972 | 2.67 | -2.8% |
| 1973 | 2.54 | -5.0% |
| 1974 | 2.45 | -3.3% |
| 1975 | 2.39 | -2.6% |
| 1976 | 2.31 | -3.1% |
| 1977 | 2.2 | -5.1% |
| 1978 | 2.08 | -5.3% |
| 1979 | 1.99 | -4.2% |
| 1980 | 1.98 | -0.7% |
| 1981 | 2.02 | +2.2% |
| 1982 | 2.05 | +1.4% |
| 1983 | 2.05 | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 2.02 | -1.7% |
| 1985 | 1.96 | -2.7% |
| 1986 | 1.91 | -2.6% |
| 1987 | 1.88 | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 1.85 | -1.6% |
| 1989 | 1.79 | -3.1% |
| 1990 | 1.79 | -0.3% |
| 1991 | 1.78 | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 1.76 | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 1.73 | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 1.7 | -1.8% |
| 1995 | 1.67 | -1.7% |
| 1996 | 1.65 | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 1.69 | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 1.56 | -7.4% |
| 1999 | 1.37 | -12.5% |
| 2000 | 1.28 | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 1.23 | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 1.23 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 1.22 | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 1.22 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 1.2 | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 1.18 | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 1.19 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 1.21 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 1.27 | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 1.26 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 1.21 | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 1.25 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 1.28 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 1.26 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 1.32 | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 1.36 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 1.42 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 1.5 | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 1.51 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 1.51 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 1.49 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 1.48 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 1.49 | +0.3% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 1.49 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.82, 82% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 1.49 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.49, 100% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.58 | 3.99 | 5.07 | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.51 | 2.95 | 3.96 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.42 | 1.99 | 2.79 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.95 | 1.79 | 2.05 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.67 | 1.37 | 1.79 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.22 | 1.18 | 1.28 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.34 | 1.21 | 1.51 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.49 | 1.48 | 1.51 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
More population data for Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.93 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.9162 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2,739 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.4708 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.843 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.05 (2100)
- Population density 26.69 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 49,993 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is comparison of fertility rates in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Comparison of fertility rates in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 1.49 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest comparison of fertility rates recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 5.07 in 1950.
- What is the lowest comparison of fertility rates recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.18 in 2006.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for comparison of fertility rates?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 173rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is comparison of fertility rates rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Comparison of fertility rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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