Bosnia and Herzegovina: economy and key statistics
Bosnia and Herzegovina is number 110 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $32.6 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $10,382. The economy grew by 2.1% in 2025. Unemployment is 11.0%. The economy is 58% services, 22% industry, 4% agriculture.
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National power
Bosnia and Herzegovina is number 98 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 31.7 out of 100: economic 51, technology 16, military 16 and human capital 50.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $32.6 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $81.1 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $10,382 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +2.1% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 6.1% | 2023 |
| Unemployment | 11.0% | 2025 |
| Population | 3.1 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 1.3 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 58% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 22% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 12% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 4% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 41% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 2.2% of GDP | 2025 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 6% | 2024 |
| R&D spending | 0.21% of GDP | 2024 |
| Internet users | 86% of people | 2024 |
Main export industries
Bosnia and Herzegovina exported goods worth about $8.9bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Electrical machinery and equipment: $0.8bn (9.3% of goods exports)
- Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors: $0.7bn (7.8% of goods exports)
- Furniture: $0.7bn (7.4% of goods exports)
- Iron or steel articles: $0.6bn (7.0% of goods exports)
- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation: $0.6bn (6.5% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Europe
- Germany (#3)
- United Kingdom (#5)
- France (#7)
- Russia (#8)
- Italy (#9)
- Spain (#12)
- Türkiye (#16)
- Netherlands (#18)
- Switzerland (#20)
- Poland (#21)
- Belgium (#22)
- Ireland (#23)
- Sweden (#25)
- Austria (#28)
- Norway (#31)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina had a GDP of $32.6 billion in 2025, ranking number 110 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
GDP per person in Bosnia and Herzegovina was $10,382 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina growing?
The economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina grew by 2.1% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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