Net migration metrics in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Net migration metrics was -485 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-485
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
126th
of 236 countries
All-time high
173,193
in 1996
All-time low
-436,814
in 1992
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Bosnia and Herzegovina is -485, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 98.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 173,193 in 1996 and was at its lowest, -436,814, in 1992.
That places Bosnia and Herzegovina 126th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -11,467 | — |
| 1951 | -11,071 | -3.5% |
| 1952 | -10,777 | -2.7% |
| 1953 | -3,699 | -65.7% |
| 1954 | -6,176 | +67.0% |
| 1955 | -5,320 | -13.9% |
| 1956 | -4,176 | -21.5% |
| 1957 | -2,528 | -39.5% |
| 1958 | -5,038 | +99.3% |
| 1959 | -6,699 | +33.0% |
| 1960 | -6,481 | -3.3% |
| 1961 | -14,655 | +126.1% |
| 1962 | -21,531 | +46.9% |
| 1963 | -22,611 | +5.0% |
| 1964 | -23,922 | +5.8% |
| 1965 | -24,330 | +1.7% |
| 1966 | -23,196 | -4.7% |
| 1967 | -21,195 | -8.6% |
| 1968 | -20,704 | -2.3% |
| 1969 | -21,229 | +2.5% |
| 1970 | -20,714 | -2.4% |
| 1971 | -15,829 | -23.6% |
| 1972 | -14,807 | -6.5% |
| 1973 | -14,043 | -5.2% |
| 1974 | -14,345 | +2.2% |
| 1975 | -14,348 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | -13,778 | -4.0% |
| 1977 | -11,834 | -14.1% |
| 1978 | -9,382 | -20.7% |
| 1979 | -7,454 | -20.5% |
| 1980 | -7,368 | -1.2% |
| 1981 | -9,384 | +27.4% |
| 1982 | -9,298 | -0.9% |
| 1983 | -9,599 | +3.2% |
| 1984 | -10,321 | +7.5% |
| 1985 | -11,429 | +10.7% |
| 1986 | -12,941 | +13.2% |
| 1987 | -14,853 | +14.8% |
| 1988 | -17,058 | +14.8% |
| 1989 | -19,634 | +15.1% |
| 1990 | -22,829 | +16.3% |
| 1991 | -26,483 | +16.0% |
| 1992 | -436,814 | +1549.4% |
| 1993 | -178,416 | -59.2% |
| 1994 | -157,427 | -11.8% |
| 1995 | 126,914 | -180.6% |
| 1996 | 173,193 | +36.5% |
| 1997 | 80,133 | -53.7% |
| 1998 | 24,335 | -69.6% |
| 1999 | 25,495 | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 8,138 | -68.1% |
| 2001 | 9,055 | +11.3% |
| 2002 | -13,312 | -247.0% |
| 2003 | -27,396 | +105.8% |
| 2004 | -68,008 | +148.2% |
| 2005 | -37,086 | -45.5% |
| 2006 | -38,622 | +4.1% |
| 2007 | -65,335 | +69.2% |
| 2008 | -68,140 | +4.3% |
| 2009 | -68,182 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | -67,228 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | -64,875 | -3.5% |
| 2012 | -66,378 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | -37,002 | -44.3% |
| 2014 | -35,683 | -3.6% |
| 2015 | -33,948 | -4.9% |
| 2016 | -32,173 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | -30,650 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | -29,147 | -4.9% |
| 2019 | -27,841 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | -26,840 | -3.6% |
| 2021 | -25,865 | -3.6% |
| 2022 | -485 | -98.1% |
| 2023 | -485 | -0.0% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's -485 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -2,817, 17% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's -485 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,053. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Bosnia and Herzegovina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -1549.4% | -26,483 | -436,814 |
| 2002 | -247.0% | 9,055 | -13,312 |
| 1995 | +180.6% | -157,427 | 126,914 |
| 2004 | -148.2% | -27,396 | -68,008 |
| 1961 | -126.1% | -6,481 | -14,655 |
| 2003 | -105.8% | -13,312 | -27,396 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -6,695 | -11,467 | -2,528 | 10 |
| 1960s | -19,985 | -24,330 | -6,481 | 10 |
| 1970s | -13,653 | -20,714 | -7,454 | 10 |
| 1980s | -12,188 | -19,634 | -7,368 | 10 |
| 1990s | -39,190 | -436,814 | 173,193 | 10 |
| 2000s | -36,889 | -68,182 | 9,055 | 10 |
| 2010s | -42,492 | -67,228 | -27,841 | 10 |
| 2020s | -13,419 | -26,840 | -485 | 4 |
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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 net migration metrics in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Net migration metrics in Bosnia and Herzegovina was -485 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 173,193 in 1996.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was -436,814 in 1992.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for net migration metrics?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 126th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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