Bosnia and Herzegovina Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Bosnia and Herzegovina's death rate was 14.7 in 2025, ranked 7th globally. This represents a 9.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's death rate stood at 14.7 in 2025, a rise of +1.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 14.7 by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 7th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s death rate has risen steadily from 11.20 in 1960 to 14.67 in 2025, placing it seventh highest globally among the World Bank‑reported series. The indicator peaked at 19.95 in 1993, a year marked by the Bosnian War, before falling to a historic low of 6.66 in 1975 during a period of relative stability and younger population structures. Over the 65‑year coverage, the trajectory reflects the combined effects of conflict‑related mortality, demographic ageing and health‑system challenges. Compared with neighboring Croatia, which recorded a slightly higher rate of 14.98 in the same year, Bosnia’s figure remains close to regional peers such as Ukraine (14.33) and Hungary (14.20), underscoring similar public‑health pressures in the post‑socialist Balkans. Continued improvements in healthcare access, preventive disease programs and socioeconomic conditions will be essential to reverse the upward trend and bring the death rate closer to the long‑term trough levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 14.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 14.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 14.7 | +1.2 | #7 |
| 2023 | 13.5 | −0.6 | #211 |
| 2022 | 14.1 | −4.3 | #206 |
| 2021 | 18.4 | +3.2 | #211 |
| 2020 | 15.2 | +2.1 | #209 |
| 2019 | 13.1 | +1.1 | #207 |
| 2018 | 12.0 | −0.3 | #196 |
| 2017 | 12.3 | +0.1 | #197 |
| 2016 | 12.2 | +0.3 | #198 |
| 2015 | 11.9 | +0.4 | #197 |
| 2014 | 11.5 | +0.4 | #194 |
| 2013 | 11.1 | +0.3 | #191 |
| 2012 | 10.7 | +0.4 | #188 |
| 2011 | 10.3 | +0.3 | #177 |
| 2010 | 10.0 | +0.4 | #171 |
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 death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina's death rate was 14.7 in 2025. Ranked 7th globally. This represents a 9.0% increase from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's death rate peaked at 19.9 in 1993.
The lowest death rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 6.7 in 1975.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 7th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's death rate is projected to reach 14.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 14.7. This ranks 7th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_death-rate,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}