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Bosnia and Herzegovina Population 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina, also known informally as Bosnia, is a country in South and Southeast Europe, located within the Balkans. According to the Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the estimated population of the country in mid-2022 was 3,531,159 or 3.5 million.
From January to September 2024, 18,000 live births were recorded (a 1.88% decline from 2023), while 26,373 deaths occurred (a 2.19% increase), leading to a natural decrease of 8,373 people. The population decline continues due to low birth rates, high mortality, and negative migration trends.
Estimated Population of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026: 3.4 million
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2025) | 3,413,000 (3.4 million) |
| Global Rank | 136 |
| Land Area | 51,197 sq. km (19,764 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 125 |
| Population Density | 67 people/sq. km |
| Capital City | Sarajevo |
| Fertility Rate | 1.27 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 5.1 |
| Median Age | 43.1 years |
| Life Expectancy | 77.93 years |
| Urban Population | 52.3% |
Religion in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a religiously diverse country. Islam and Christianity are the main Religions. As per census estimates, Muslims comprise 50-60% of the population and Christianity is around 40-45% of the population. Some surveys put Muslims at a much higher percentage.
Among Christians, Orthodox Christians are the largest and are at 30.7% of the population, Catholic Christians are at 15.2%, and other denominations at 1.2%.
Religion percentage in Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Religion | Percentage |
| Muslim | 50.70% |
| Christians | 47.10 |
| – Orthodox Christian | – 30.70% |
| – Catholic | – 15.20% |
| – Other Christians | – 1.20% |
| Atheist | 0.70% |
| Agnostic | 0.30% |
| Not declared | 0.90% |
| No answer | 0.20% |
Source: Wikipedia
Largest Cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina by Population
| # | City | Population |
| 1 | Tirana | 4,18,495 |
| 2 | Durrës | 1,13,249 |
| 3 | Vlorë | 79,513 |
| 4 | Elbasan | 78,703 |
| 5 | Shkodër | 77,075 |
| 6 | Fier | 55,845 |
| 7 | Korçë | 51,152 |
| 8 | Berat | 32,606 |
| 9 | Lushnjë | 31,105 |
| 10 | Pogradec | 20,848 |