Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.7195 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is -0.7195 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 22.3% on the previous year and up 44.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 4.93 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -10.19 % change on previous year, in 1993.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 213th of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.8982 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.02 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 1973 | 1.03 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1974 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1975 | 1 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1976 | 0.9957 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1977 | 0.9618 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 1978 | 0.9148 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 1979 | 0.8723 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 1980 | 0.8472 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1981 | 0.8606 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1982 | 0.8651 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1983 | 0.8976 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 0.8851 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1985 | 0.8437 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1986 | 0.7782 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 1987 | 0.6885 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 1988 | 0.6015 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 1989 | 0.4994 % change on previous year | -17.0% |
| 1990 | 0.3878 % change on previous year | -22.4% |
| 1991 | 0.2742 % change on previous year | -29.3% |
| 1992 | 0.1618 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 1993 | -10.19 % change on previous year | -6395.9% |
| 1994 | -5.13 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 1995 | -4.01 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 1996 | 3.64 % change on previous year | -190.7% |
| 1997 | 4.93 % change on previous year | +35.5% |
| 1998 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -49.2% |
| 1999 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -58.0% |
| 2000 | 0.9504 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2001 | 0.4786 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 2002 | 0.4669 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2003 | -0.0559 % change on previous year | -112.0% |
| 2004 | -0.3967 % change on previous year | +610.2% |
| 2005 | -1.4 % change on previous year | +253.4% |
| 2006 | -0.7425 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 2007 | -0.8799 % change on previous year | +18.5% |
| 2008 | -1.58 % change on previous year | +79.2% |
| 2009 | -1.71 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 2010 | -1.73 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2011 | -1.8 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2012 | -1.86 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 2013 | -1.97 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2014 | -1.25 % change on previous year | -36.7% |
| 2015 | -1.3 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2016 | -1.3 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2017 | -1.29 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2018 | -1.26 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2019 | -1.17 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2020 | -1.28 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 2021 | -1.48 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 2022 | -1.82 % change on previous year | +22.5% |
| 2023 | -0.6429 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 2024 | -0.5882 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 2025 | -0.7195 % change on previous year | +22.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.9662 % change on previous year | 0.8723 % change on previous year | 1.03 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.7767 % change on previous year | 0.4994 % change on previous year | 0.8976 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.6379 % change on previous year | -10.19 % change on previous year | 4.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.4865 % change on previous year | -1.71 % change on previous year | 0.9504 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.49 % change on previous year | -1.97 % change on previous year | -1.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.09 % change on previous year | -1.82 % change on previous year | -0.5882 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 210 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -0.6933 % change on previous year compare
- 211 Albania -0.7064 % change on previous year compare
- 212 Armenia -0.7104 % change on previous year compare
- 214 Croatia -0.7204 % change on previous year compare
- 215 Montserrat -0.7264 % change on previous year compare
- 216 Wallis and Futuna -0.7509 % change on previous year compare
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 total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina was -0.7195 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 4.93 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.19 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 213th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.