Bosnia and Herzegovina: Statistical Overview

Total Population: 3,233,526

Natural Increase: -1.2%

Density: 64 Inhabitants/km²

Urban Population: 49.8%

Population of main cities: Sarajevo (348,400); Banja Luka (135,100); Tuzia (74,500); Zenica (70,600); Mostar (60,200); Bijeljina (41,200); Brčko (39,900); Bihać (39,700)

Ethnic Origins: In Bosnia and Herzegovina the population is distributed as follows: approximately 50.11% Bosniaks, 30.78% Serbs, Croats represent about 15.43% and other origins are 3.68%. (Bosnia and Herzegovina Census Bureau)

Official Language: Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian

Other Languages Spoken: Romani (Vlax) is a language of Bosnian gypsies.

Business Language(s): English

Religion: Muslim 50.7%, Serbian Orthodox Christian 30.75%, Roman Catholic 15.19%, Agnostic or Atheist 1.1%, Others 2.26%.

Literacy Rate: 96.7%

Area: 51,210 km²

Type of State: Bosnia and Herzegovina is a parliamentary republic.
As a 'compound' State, it is in line with the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Dayton, Paris, 1995). It consists of two entities: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (51% of territory, majority of Croats and Bosnians) and the Republic of Srpska (49% of territory, Serbian majority). Another 'sub-entity' is the District Brcko which was the subject of disputes and international arbitrage. Thus, Bosnia and Herzegovina has two entities, plus the Brcko District.

Type of Economy: Lower-middle-income economy.
A transitional economy affected by war devastation, high unemployment, low purchasing power and a grey economy.

HDI*: 0.733/1

HDI (World Rank): 85/188

Telephone Code:
To call from Bosnia and Herzegovina, dial 00
To call Bosnia and Herzegovina, dial +387

Internet Suffix: .ba

Telephone Lines: 23.5 per 100 Inhabitants

Internet Users: 65.4 per 100 Inhabitants

Access to Electricity: 100% of the Population