Government budget and revenue in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina: official figures
Republika Srpska's budget collected 5,018 million KM in 2024, up 13.2% on 2023, and spent 5,025 million KM.
Where does Republika Srpska get its money?
Taxes brought in 4,587 million KM of Republika Srpska's 2024 budget revenue, including 2,258 million KM of indirect taxes and 1,544 million KM of social contributions.
Source: Republika Srpska Institute of Statistics (RZS RS) · saved copyHow much does Republika Srpska borrow?
Republika Srpska borrowed 1,193 million KM in 2024 and repaid 805 million KM of debt; financing costs were 240 million KM.
Source: Republika Srpska Institute of Statistics (RZS RS) · saved copyHow much does the Republika Srpska budget raise per person?
Budget revenue of Republika Srpska rose from 3,120 million KM in 2019 to 5,018 million KM in 2024, 4,519 KM per resident.
Source: Republika Srpska Institute of Statistics (RZS RS) · saved copyHow much do municipalities in Republika Srpska spend?
Municipal and city budgets in Republika Srpska took in a further 1,117 million KM in 2024, while the entity spent 1,183 million KM on salaries.
Source: Republika Srpska Institute of Statistics (RZS RS) · saved copyHow Republika Srpska compares with other first-level divisions
Budget revenue per resident (KM) (2024-2026)
Republika Srpska ranks 1 of 3, highest first. Not like for like: Federation 2026 adopted budget (includes pension contributions), Republika Srpska 2024 outturn (RZS RS yearbook), Brčko District 2025 collected revenue (BHAS bulletin).
| Rank | Region | Budget revenue per resident (KM) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republika Srpska | 4,519 |
| 2 | Brcko | 4,381 |
| 3 | Federacija Bosne I Hercegovine | 3,036 |
Indirect taxes as % of budget revenue (2024-2026)
Republika Srpska ranks 2 of 3, highest first. Federation 2026 adopted budget, Republika Srpska 2024 outturn, Brčko District 2025 collected revenue.
| Rank | Region | Indirect taxes as % of budget revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brcko | 83.6% |
| 2 | Republika Srpska | 45.0% |
| 3 | Federacija Bosne I Hercegovine | 37.7% |
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Sources
- Republika Srpska Institute of Statistics (RZS RS): Statistical Yearbook of Republika Srpska 2025, tables (Latin script), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 a68e6bc779a0…)
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