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Europe & Central Asia · Country statistics

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population3.14M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$32.6B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$10.38K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth782024 · yearsInternet use86.1%2024 · % of populationForest area42.7%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
97%

% of people aged 15+·2013

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Bosnia and Herzegovina2013 · 97%
024.2548.4972.7496.991960199320251991: 89.1%2000: 96.7%2013: 97%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Bosnia and Herzegovina in perspective

Region
Europe & Central Asia
Capital
Sarajevo
Country code
BIH

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