Refugees by country of origin in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Refugees by country of origin was 26,821 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of origin in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1992–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2024, refugees by country of origin in Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at 26,821 people.
That represents a change of up 38.8% on the previous year and up 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of origin in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 993,868 people in 1996 and was at its lowest, 15,578 people, in 2020.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 43rd of 204 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugees by country of origin in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 437,501 people | — |
| 1993 | 618,428 people | +41.4% |
| 1994 | 776,090 people | +25.5% |
| 1995 | 769,753 people | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 993,868 people | +29.1% |
| 1997 | 849,240 people | -14.6% |
| 1998 | 640,077 people | -24.6% |
| 1999 | 598,193 people | -6.5% |
| 2000 | 504,980 people | -15.6% |
| 2001 | 447,326 people | -11.4% |
| 2002 | 406,456 people | -9.1% |
| 2003 | 300,012 people | -26.2% |
| 2004 | 228,813 people | -23.7% |
| 2005 | 109,931 people | -52.0% |
| 2006 | 199,948 people | +81.9% |
| 2007 | 78,267 people | -60.9% |
| 2008 | 74,358 people | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 70,006 people | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 62,996 people | -10.0% |
| 2011 | 58,572 people | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 51,815 people | -11.5% |
| 2013 | 26,787 people | -48.3% |
| 2014 | 21,883 people | -18.3% |
| 2015 | 18,763 people | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 18,194 people | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 17,690 people | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 16,956 people | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 16,556 people | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 15,578 people | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 18,189 people | +16.8% |
| 2022 | 19,466 people | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 19,318 people | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 26,821 people | +38.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 710,394 people | 437,501 people | 993,868 people | 8 |
| 2000s | 242,010 people | 70,006 people | 504,980 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 31,021 people | 16,556 people | 62,996 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,874 people | 15,578 people | 26,821 people | 5 |
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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)
- World population growth -1.0% (2100)
- Population density 26.69 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 49,993 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees by country of origin in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Refugees by country of origin in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 26,821 people in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugees by country of origin recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 993,868 people in 1996.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of origin recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,578 people in 2020.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for refugees by country of origin?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 43rd out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of origin rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Refugees by country of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection. Refugees are those who have already been granted asylum status in the country they moved to. This includes all refugees, not just those who fled that year.