Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 24,653 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1992–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at 24,653.
That represents a change of down 8.1% on the previous year and up 31.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 993,868 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 15,578, in 2020.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 44th of 205 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 437,501 | — |
| 1993 | 618,428 | +41.4% |
| 1994 | 776,090 | +25.5% |
| 1995 | 769,753 | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 993,868 | +29.1% |
| 1997 | 849,240 | -14.6% |
| 1998 | 640,077 | -24.6% |
| 1999 | 598,193 | -6.5% |
| 2000 | 504,980 | -15.6% |
| 2001 | 447,326 | -11.4% |
| 2002 | 406,456 | -9.1% |
| 2003 | 300,012 | -26.2% |
| 2004 | 228,813 | -23.7% |
| 2005 | 109,931 | -52.0% |
| 2006 | 199,948 | +81.9% |
| 2007 | 78,267 | -60.9% |
| 2008 | 74,358 | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 70,006 | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 62,996 | -10.0% |
| 2011 | 58,572 | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 51,815 | -11.5% |
| 2013 | 26,787 | -48.3% |
| 2014 | 21,883 | -18.3% |
| 2015 | 18,763 | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 18,194 | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 17,690 | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 16,956 | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 16,556 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 15,578 | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 18,189 | +16.8% |
| 2022 | 19,466 | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 19,318 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 26,821 | +38.8% |
| 2025 | 24,653 | -8.1% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 24,653 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,477, 10.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 24,653 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 422, 58.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +81.9% | 109,931 | 199,948 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 710,394 | 437,501 | 993,868 | 8 |
| 2000s | 242,010 | 70,006 | 504,980 | 10 |
| 2010s | 31,021 | 16,556 | 62,996 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,671 | 15,578 | 26,821 | 6 |
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 refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 24,653 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 993,868 in 1996.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,578 in 2020.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 44th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.4%. 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 Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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