Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Capital:
- Sarajevo
- Continent:
- Europe
- Region(s):
- Southern Europe
- Largest Cities:
- Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Tuzla
- Abbreviation:
- BIH
3,114,242
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
3,114,242
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Bosnia and Herzegovina's population is projected to be 1,410,625 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3,114,242 | -0.82% | 138 |
| 2025 | 3,140,095 | -0.98% | 136 |
| 2020 | 3,299,349 | -1.38% | 133 |
| 2019 | 3,345,533 | -1.22% | 133 |
| 2018 | 3,387,000 | -1.22% | 133 |
| 2017 | 3,428,682 | -1.28% | 132 |
| 2015 | 3,518,541 | -1.59% | 133 |
| 2010 | 3,811,472 | -1.43% | 128 |
| 2005 | 4,096,493 | -0.31% | 124 |
| 2000 | 4,159,771 | 2.28% | 120 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3,114,242 | -0.82% | 138 |
| 2032 | 2,964,777 | -0.81% | 140 |
| 2037 | 2,827,718 | -0.94% | 141 |
| 2042 | 2,685,736 | -1.03% | 144 |
| 2047 | 2,541,520 | -1.1% | 145 |
| 2052 | 2,397,630 | -1.16% | 146 |
| 2057 | 2,253,604 | -1.23% | 146 |
| 2062 | 2,118,182 | -1.23% | 146 |
| 2067 | 1,988,551 | -1.26% | 146 |
| 2072 | 1,869,423 | -1.23% | 147 |
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109.3K
270.6K
Sarajevo has a metropolitan area population of 270,585, comprising 8.69%% of Bosnia and Herzegovina's total population.
As of 2026, Bosnia and Herzegovina has a total population of 3,114,242, ranking as the 138th most populous nation in the world.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a net population change of approximately -72 people per day, driven by 66 births, 117 deaths, and net emigration of 21 people.
Bosnia and Herzegovina represents 0.04% of the total global population and 0.42% of Europe's population.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a population density of 61.1 people per km² (approximately 158.2 per mi²), making it the 153rd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Bosnia and Herzegovina is Bosniak (50.1%) , followed by Serb (30.8%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Bosnia and Herzegovina, comprising 50.7% of the population.