Bosnia and Herzegovina Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Bosnia and Herzegovina's birth rate was 7.2 in 2025, ranked 196th globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's birth rate stood at 7.2 in 2025, a decline of +0.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.2 by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 196th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's birth rate has experienced a significant decline over the past 65 years, with the latest available data indicating a rate of 7.16 births per 1,000 people in 2025. This represents a substantial drop from the all-time peak of 34.62 births per 1,000 people in 1960, a year that marked the beginning of a period of demographic transformation. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Bosnia and Herzegovina's birth rate is relatively low, ranking below countries such as Slovenia, which has a birth rate of 7.42. The country's recent low birth rate is consistent with a broader trend of aging populations and declining fertility rates in Eastern Europe, which may be exacerbated by the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. If fertility rates continue to decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's population could face significant challenges in terms of labor force participation and social security support, potentially altering the country's demographic trajectory and economic prospects.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 6.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.2 | −0.6 | #196 |
| 2023 | 7.7 | −0.0 | #19 |
| 2022 | 7.7 | −0.3 | #13 |
| 2021 | 8.0 | −0.3 | #13 |
| 2020 | 8.4 | −0.2 | #15 |
| 2019 | 8.6 | −0.2 | #16 |
| 2018 | 8.8 | +0.2 | #17 |
| 2017 | 8.6 | +0.1 | #12 |
| 2016 | 8.5 | −0.0 | #9 |
| 2015 | 8.5 | +0.1 | #7 |
| 2014 | 8.4 | −0.3 | #4 |
| 2013 | 8.7 | −0.1 | #8 |
| 2012 | 8.9 | +0.0 | #5 |
| 2011 | 8.9 | −0.6 | #4 |
| 2010 | 9.5 | −0.3 | #12 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina's birth rate was 7.2 in 2025. Ranked 196th globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's birth rate peaked at 34.6 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 7.2 in 2025.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 196th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's birth rate is projected to reach 7.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 7.2. This ranks 196th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}