Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) was -58.28 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at -58.28 million.
The figure is up 56.3% on the previous year and down 140.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 709.98 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, -322.78 million, in 2022.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 64th of 197 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.
Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 469.50 million | — |
| 2006 | 392.44 million | -16.4% |
| 2007 | 468.68 million | +19.4% |
| 2008 | 709.98 million | +51.5% |
| 2009 | 679.54 million | -4.3% |
| 2010 | 279.52 million | -58.9% |
| 2011 | 149.67 million | -46.5% |
| 2012 | 135.13 million | -9.7% |
| 2013 | 246.98 million | +82.8% |
| 2014 | 145.16 million | -41.2% |
| 2015 | 109.61 million | -24.5% |
| 2016 | 22.30 million | -79.7% |
| 2017 | -151.67 million | -780.1% |
| 2018 | -117.60 million | -22.5% |
| 2019 | -34.11 million | -71.0% |
| 2020 | -112.69 million | +230.4% |
| 2021 | -303.26 million | +169.1% |
| 2022 | -322.78 million | +6.4% |
| 2023 | -133.41 million | -58.7% |
| 2024 | -58.28 million | -56.3% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's -58.28 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -890.41 million, 7% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's -58.28 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -972.80 million, 6% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -780.1% | 22.30 million | -151.67 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 544.03 million | 392.44 million | 709.98 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 78.50 million | -151.67 million | 279.52 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -186.08 million | -322.78 million | -58.28 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 61 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) -49.04 million compare
- 62 Sierra Leone -53.80 million compare
- 63 Namibia -53.96 million compare
- 65 Mauritania -59.66 million compare
- 66 Seychelles -68.88 million compare
- 67 Lebanon -78.88 million compare
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 primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Bosnia and Herzegovina was -58.28 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 709.98 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was -322.78 million in 2022.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 64th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 140.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.