Bosnia and Herzegovina Population Pyramid 2026

Bosnia and Herzegovina
2026
Population: 3,114,241

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Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026

In 2026, Bosnia and Herzegovina has an estimated population of 3,114,241 people. That is 10.3% less than in 2016, when the population stood at 3,473,003.

With a median age of 47.1 years, Bosnia and Herzegovina has a youth dependency ratio of 19.9 and an old-age dependency ratio of 36.8 per 100 people of working age. This is a constrictive pyramid — its base is narrower than its middle, the signature of sustained low birth rates and population ageing.

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Population
3,114,241
Median age
47.1
0-14 %
12.7%
65+ %
23.5%
Child dependency
19.9
Old-age dependency
36.8
Region
Pyramid shape
Population 2050
2,455,167
Population 2100
1,366,462
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.49

The fertility rate of Bosnia and Herzegovina was 1.49 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
30405060708090
19602023 · 77.8

Life expectancy at birth was 77.8 years in 2023: 80.9 for women and 74.4 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
20406080
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

33,279 immigrants live in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1.1% of the population.

Croatia11,319
Serbia9,041
Montenegro3,889
Slovakia2,996
TFYR Macedonia2,722
Where emigrants live (2024)

1,608,004 people born in Bosnia and Herzegovina live in other countries.

Croatia363,041
Germany320,423
Serbia277,641
Austria180,515
Slovenia138,576
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

Country Population Median age Relative size
Bosnia and Herzegovina 3,114,242 47.1
Albania 2,751,025 38.9
Croatia 3,822,345 46.5
Slovenia 2,114,574 46.0
TFYR Macedonia 1,804,063 42.4
How many people live in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026?
In 2026, Bosnia and Herzegovina's population is estimated at 3,114,241.
Is the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina increasing or decreasing?
Bosnia and Herzegovina's population declined 10.3% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 2,455,167 by 2050.
What is the median age in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina's median age is 47.1 years.
How many children and older people live in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, 12.7% of people are under 15 and 23.5% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Bosnia and Herzegovina have?
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a constrictive pyramid: cohorts of children are smaller than those of their parents, reflecting low fertility and an ageing population.

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