Economy, jobs and prices in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina: official figures
GDP per head in Republika Srpska was 15,494 KM in 2024, the lowest of the three units and up 57.3% in current prices since 2019 (9,848 KM).
What is the average salary in Republika Srpska?
The average net monthly wage in Republika Srpska was 1,528.00 KM in 2025, up from 1,143.42 KM in 2022, compared with 1,594.00 KM in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and 1,476.53 KM in Brčko District.
Source: Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BHAS) · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Republika Srpska growing?
Republika Srpska's GDP grew 3.1% in real terms in 2024 to 17.2 billion KM, after 1.9% in 2023.
Source: Republika Srpska Institute of Statistics (RZS RS) · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Republika Srpska?
The Labour Force Survey put unemployment in Republika Srpska at 8.8% in 2024, down from 14.3% in 2021, with an employment rate of 44.0%.
Source: Republika Srpska Institute of Statistics (RZS RS) · saved copyHow many people work in Republika Srpska?
Republika Srpska averaged 289,722 people in employment in 2024, against 274,227 in 2020.
Source: Republika Srpska Institute of Statistics (RZS RS) · saved copyHow many people are looking for work in Republika Srpska?
53,524 people were registered as job seekers in Republika Srpska at the end of 2024, less than half the 125,906 of 2016.
Source: Republika Srpska Institute of Statistics (RZS RS) · saved copyWhat is the average net salary in Republika Srpska?
Republika Srpska's statistics office put the average net wage at 1,404 KM in 2024 and the gross wage at 2,146 KM; net pay rose 10.2% in nominal and 8.3% in real terms.
Source: Republika Srpska Institute of Statistics (RZS RS) · saved copyHow high is registered unemployment in Republika Srpska?
Registered job seekers made up 15.6% of registered workers plus job seekers in Republika Srpska in 2024, the lowest of the three units.
Source: Republika Srpska Institute of Statistics (RZS RS) · saved copyHow Republika Srpska compares with other first-level divisions
GDP per head (KM) (2024)
Republika Srpska ranks 3 of 3, highest first. From each unit's own statistics: FZS yearbook (Federation), RZS RS yearbook (Republika Srpska), BHAS Brčko bulletin (Brčko District).
| Rank | Region | GDP per head (KM) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federacija Bosne I Hercegovine | 16,188 |
| 2 | Brcko | 16,004 |
| 3 | Republika Srpska | 15,494 |
Average monthly net wage (KM) (2025)
Republika Srpska ranks 2 of 3, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average monthly net wage (KM) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federacija Bosne I Hercegovine | 1,594.00 |
| 2 | Republika Srpska | 1,528.00 |
| 3 | Brcko | 1,476.53 |
Registered job seekers as % of registered workers plus job seekers (2024)
Republika Srpska ranks 3 of 3, highest first. Federation and Republika Srpska: job seekers on 31 December 2024 against average 2024 employment; Brčko District: 2024 averages. From each unit's own statistics.
| Rank | Region | Registered job seekers as % of registered workers plus job seekers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brcko | 40.3% |
| 2 | Federacija Bosne I Hercegovine | 31.8% |
| 3 | Republika Srpska | 15.6% |
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Sources
- Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BHAS): Statistical bulletin: statistical data of Brčko District of BiH, year XXV, no. 2 (2025), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 7f044836baa1…)
- 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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