Bosnia and Herzegovina: housing

How much do new flats cost in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

New dwellings sold in Bosnia and Herzegovina cost an average of 3,311 KM per square metre in the second quarter of 2026, according to the BHAS prices of new dwellings sold release. That was 5.2% more than in the second quarter of 2025 and 7.3% more than the 2025 average. The number of new dwellings sold rose 34.3% on the year.

The average is total value of new dwellings sold divided by their total useful floor area. Sales of existing flats are not included, so the figure does not cover the whole housing market.

Official sources: BHAS: Prices of new dwellings sold, II quarter 2026 (PDF)

How many new homes are built in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

1,305 new dwellings were completed in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January to June 2026, 2.5% more than a year earlier, according to the BHAS residential construction release. They had a combined floor area of 71,035 square metres. 6,007 dwellings were still under construction at the end of June, 12.9% fewer than a year earlier.

The figures cover only new dwellings built by construction companies that report quarterly, so homes built by households themselves are not included. Completions in the first half of the year have risen from 1,007 in 2023. The average size of a completed dwelling was about 54 square metres.

Official sources: residential construction release

Are building costs rising in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Producer prices for residential construction in Bosnia and Herzegovina rose 1.2% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the first quarter, according to the BHAS construction producer price release. The index stood at 138.8 (2021 average = 100), meaning building a home cost about 39% more than in 2021.

Architecture and construction works, 80.58% of the index, rose 1.2%, plumbing and heating works 1.0% and electrical works 1.1%. The index measures prices charged by builders for residential construction, not the price at which homes are sold. New dwellings sold for an average of 3,311 KM per square metre in the second quarter of 2026.

Official sources: construction producer price release

How many people in Bosnia and Herzegovina live in cities?

The UN Population Division puts the share of people living in urban areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina at 52.7% in 2025. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 69.6%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina placed 45th highest of 52. Of 193 countries with 2025 data, 129th highest.

How common are informal settlements in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

According to UN-Habitat, the share of city dwellers living in slums in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 0.3% in 2022. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2006. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 0.3%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina placed 21st highest of 43. Worldwide: 138th of 170.

What share of people in Bosnia and Herzegovina have electricity?

The latest figure from the World Bank, for 2024, is 100.0%. That is the highest since at least 2005. It is 1st highest of 52 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 100.0%. Of 193 countries with 2024 data, 1st highest.

What share of people in Bosnia and Herzegovina have safe drinking water?

86.4%: that is the share of people using safely managed drinking water in Bosnia and Herzegovina for 2024, according to WHO and UNICEF. That is the lowest since at least 2005. Europe & Central Asia median: 96.7%; Bosnia and Herzegovina is 38th highest of 51. Of 134 countries with 2024 data, 57th highest.

What share of people in Bosnia and Herzegovina have safe sanitation?

According to WHO and UNICEF, the share of people using safely managed sanitation in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 56.6% in 2018. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Europe & Central Asia median: 89.2%; Bosnia and Herzegovina is 40th highest of 47. Worldwide: 66th of 137.

What is access to clean cooking in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The latest figure from the WHO, for 2024, is 65.0%. No year since 2005 has been higher. Europe & Central Asia median: 99.0%; Bosnia and Herzegovina is 51st highest of 51. Worldwide: 125th of 192.