Bosnia and Herzegovina Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's labor force participation stood at 48.99% in 2025, a decline of +0.25pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 49.73% by 2026. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 159th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 50.32% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 50.02% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 49.73% | - | - |
| 2025 | 48.99% | −0.25pp | #159 |
| 2024 | 49.24% | −0.19pp | #159 |
| 2023 | 49.43% | +0.59pp | #160 |
| 2022 | 48.84% | +1.12pp | #161 |
| 2021 | 47.72% | +0.25pp | #162 |
| 2020 | 47.47% | −1.33pp | #164 |
| 2019 | 48.80% | −0.33pp | #166 |
| 2018 | 49.13% | −0.28pp | #163 |
| 2017 | 49.41% | −0.22pp | #161 |
| 2016 | 49.62% | −0.24pp | #161 |
| 2015 | 49.86% | −0.20pp | #159 |
| 2014 | 50.07% | −0.30pp | #159 |
| 2013 | 50.36% | −0.32pp | #156 |
| 2012 | 50.68% | −0.23pp | #154 |
| 2011 | 50.91% | −0.24pp | #153 |
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 labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina's labor force participation was 48.99% in 2025. Ranked 159th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's labor force participation peaked at 55.09% in 1992.
The lowest labor force participation in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 47.47% in 2020.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 159th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's labor force participation is projected to reach 49.73% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 48.99%. This ranks 159th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_labor-force-participation,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}