Bosnia and Herzegovina: economy

What is the inflation rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Consumer prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina were 4.9% higher in August 2026 than a year earlier, according to the Agency for Statistics (BHAS) consumer price index release of 25 September 2026. Prices rose 1.1% on the month. Transport prices were up 22.9% on the year and housing and utilities 11.3%, while food and non-alcoholic beverages fell 0.9% and clothing and footwear 8.7%.

The index follows the COICOP classification of household spending. The release is bilingual (local languages and English) and is published monthly; BHAS also shows the latest annual rate on its home page.

Official sources: BHAS: Consumer Price Index in Bosnia and Herzegovina, August 2026 (PDF) · BHAS home page

How fast is the economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina growing?

Real GDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina grew 2.4% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same quarter of 2025, according to the BHAS quarterly GDP release. Seasonally adjusted, GDP rose 0.5% on the previous quarter. Accommodation and food services recorded real growth of 8.5%.

The quarterly estimate uses the production approach, with chain-linked values and 2021 as the reference year. BHAS says it is based on monthly and quarterly surveys, tax records and other sources, and the figures are revised as annual data become available.

Official sources: BHAS: Gross domestic product, production approach, quarterly data, Q2 2026 (PDF)

How much does Bosnia and Herzegovina export?

Bosnia and Herzegovina exported goods worth 11.80 billion KM in January to August 2026 and imported goods worth 21.13 billion KM, according to the indicator panel on the BHAS home page. For the whole of 2025 the trade balance was a deficit of 12.98 billion KM.

The figures cover trade in goods only and are given in convertible marks (KM). The panel shows the latest cumulative figures for the current year, and BHAS also publishes monthly external trade releases.

Official sources: BHAS home page: key indicators

How many tourists visit Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Tourists made 1,350,135 arrivals in Bosnia and Herzegovina's accommodation from January to August 2026, 0.6% more than a year earlier, according to the Agency for Statistics (BHAS) cumulative tourism release. Arrivals of domestic tourists rose 6.1% while foreign arrivals fell 1.5%. Tourists spent 2,890,787 nights, 2.1 per arrival.

Visitors from Croatia (14.7%), Serbia (11.8%), Türkiye (9.5%) and Slovenia (5.6%) accounted for the largest shares of foreign overnight stays. In August 2026 alone there were 256,973 arrivals, the monthly release shows. The figures count stays in registered accommodation, 93.5% of them in hotels and similar establishments, so day trips and stays with family are not included.

Official sources: cumulative tourism release · the monthly release shows

How big are Bosnia and Herzegovina's foreign reserves?

The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina's net foreign currency reserves were KM 19,885.4 million at 31 August 2026, according to its report on currency board compliance. Net foreign assets, the reserves above what is needed to back the domestic currency, were KM 1,660.6 million.

Bosnia and Herzegovina runs a currency board: every convertible mark (KM) in circulation must be fully backed by foreign currency reserves, and the KM is fixed to the euro at 1.95583. The bank publishes the compliance report every month in its publications archive. The reserves are invested mainly in debt securities and deposits with foreign banks.

Official sources: report on currency board compliance · publications archive

How much money do people abroad send to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Personal remittances received by Bosnia and Herzegovina were 10.72% of GDP in 2025, up from 10.51% in 2024, according to World Bank Open Data, based on balance of payments data compiled by the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Remittances include money sent home by people working abroad and income of seasonal and cross-border workers. Net migration was an estimated outflow of 6,994 people in 2025, according to the UN estimate on World Bank Open Data.

Official sources: World Bank Open Data · World Bank Open Data

How fast is Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy growing?

2.1%: that is real GDP growth in Bosnia and Herzegovina for 2025, according to the World Bank. Since 2005 it has ranged from -3.0% (2020) to 7.4% (2021). It is 24th highest of 49 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 2.1%. Of 180 countries with 2025 data, 126th highest.

What is GDP per capita in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

In 2025, GDP per person in Bosnia and Herzegovina was $10,382, according to the World Bank. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Europe & Central Asia median: $28,420; Bosnia and Herzegovina is 39th highest of 49. Worldwide: 78th of 180.

How does Bosnia and Herzegovina's income per person compare after prices?

$25,814 in international dollars: that is GDP per person at purchasing power parity in Bosnia and Herzegovina for 2025, according to the World Bank. That is the highest since at least 2005. It is 42nd highest of 49 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is $50,946 in international dollars. Worldwide: 76th of 179.

What share of Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy is exports?

According to the World Bank, exports of goods and services in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 41.0% of GDP in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2022, at 48.3% of GDP; its low point was 2005, at 24.3% of GDP. It is 29th highest of 46 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 47.7% of GDP. Of 133 countries with 2025 data, 55th highest.

Does Bosnia and Herzegovina have a current account surplus or deficit?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is -4.0% of GDP (a deficit). Since 2005 it has ranged from -16.4% of GDP (2005) to -1.5% of GDP (2021). Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was -0.3% of GDP, and Bosnia and Herzegovina placed 35th highest of 47. Worldwide: 97th of 132.

How much foreign direct investment goes into Bosnia and Herzegovina?

According to the IMF, net inflows of foreign direct investment in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 2.6% of GDP in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2007, at 11.7% of GDP; its low point was 2009, at 0.8% of GDP. It is 18th highest of 49 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 1.9% of GDP. Of 179 countries with 2025 data, 72nd highest.

What interest rate do banks charge in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

In 2025, the average bank lending rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 4.1%, according to the IMF. Since 2005 it has ranged from 3.1% (2020) to 9.6% (2005). Europe & Central Asia median: 8.0%; Bosnia and Herzegovina is 16th highest of 17. Of 73 countries with 2025 data, 71st highest.