Net migration (World Population) in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Net migration (World Population) was -6,994 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration in Bosnia and Herzegovina is -6,994, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 55.5% on the previous year and up 79.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 173,193 in 1996 and was at its lowest, -436,814, in 1992.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 144th of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration (World Population) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -6,481 | — |
| 1961 | -14,655 | +126.1% |
| 1962 | -21,531 | +46.9% |
| 1963 | -22,611 | +5.0% |
| 1964 | -23,922 | +5.8% |
| 1965 | -24,330 | +1.7% |
| 1966 | -23,196 | -4.7% |
| 1967 | -21,195 | -8.6% |
| 1968 | -20,704 | -2.3% |
| 1969 | -21,229 | +2.5% |
| 1970 | -20,714 | -2.4% |
| 1971 | -15,829 | -23.6% |
| 1972 | -14,807 | -6.5% |
| 1973 | -14,043 | -5.2% |
| 1974 | -14,345 | +2.2% |
| 1975 | -14,348 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | -13,778 | -4.0% |
| 1977 | -11,834 | -14.1% |
| 1978 | -9,382 | -20.7% |
| 1979 | -7,454 | -20.5% |
| 1980 | -7,368 | -1.2% |
| 1981 | -9,384 | +27.4% |
| 1982 | -9,298 | -0.9% |
| 1983 | -9,599 | +3.2% |
| 1984 | -10,321 | +7.5% |
| 1985 | -11,429 | +10.7% |
| 1986 | -12,941 | +13.2% |
| 1987 | -14,853 | +14.8% |
| 1988 | -17,058 | +14.8% |
| 1989 | -19,634 | +15.1% |
| 1990 | -22,829 | +16.3% |
| 1991 | -26,483 | +16.0% |
| 1992 | -436,814 | +1549.4% |
| 1993 | -178,416 | -59.2% |
| 1994 | -157,427 | -11.8% |
| 1995 | 126,914 | -180.6% |
| 1996 | 173,193 | +36.5% |
| 1997 | 80,133 | -53.7% |
| 1998 | 24,335 | -69.6% |
| 1999 | 25,495 | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 8,138 | -68.1% |
| 2001 | 9,055 | +11.3% |
| 2002 | -13,312 | -247.0% |
| 2003 | -27,396 | +105.8% |
| 2004 | -68,008 | +148.2% |
| 2005 | -37,086 | -45.5% |
| 2006 | -38,622 | +4.1% |
| 2007 | -65,335 | +69.2% |
| 2008 | -68,140 | +4.3% |
| 2009 | -68,182 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | -67,228 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | -64,875 | -3.5% |
| 2012 | -66,378 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | -37,002 | -44.3% |
| 2014 | -35,683 | -3.6% |
| 2015 | -33,948 | -4.9% |
| 2016 | -32,173 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | -30,650 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | -29,147 | -4.9% |
| 2019 | -27,841 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | -26,840 | -3.6% |
| 2021 | -25,865 | -3.6% |
| 2022 | -485 | -98.1% |
| 2023 | -485 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | -4,497 | +827.2% |
| 2025 | -6,994 | +55.5% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's -6,994 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -2,815, 2.5× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's -6,994 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 166. (57 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration (World Population) in Bosnia and Herzegovina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -1549.4% | -26,483 | -436,814 |
| 2024 | -827.2% | -485 | -4,497 |
| 2002 | -247.0% | 9,055 | -13,312 |
| 1995 | +180.6% | -157,427 | 126,914 |
| 2004 | -148.2% | -27,396 | -68,008 |
| 1961 | -126.1% | -6,481 | -14,655 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -19,985 | -24,330 | -6,481 | 10 |
| 1970s | -13,653 | -20,714 | -7,454 | 10 |
| 1980s | -12,188 | -19,634 | -7,368 | 10 |
| 1990s | -39,190 | -436,814 | 173,193 | 10 |
| 2000s | -36,889 | -68,182 | 9,055 | 10 |
| 2010s | -42,492 | -67,228 | -27,841 | 10 |
| 2020s | -10,861 | -26,840 | -485 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
More financial sector data for Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.1587 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.1159 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.1587 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Net migration in Bosnia and Herzegovina was -6,994 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 173,193 in 1996.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was -436,814 in 1992.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for net migration?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 144th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.