Bosnia and Herzegovina Trade Balance
External balance on goods and services NE.RSB.GNFS.CD
Bosnia and Herzegovina's trade balance was $-4.1B in 2025, ranked 141st globally. This represents a 3.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1994–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's trade balance stood at $-4.1B in 2025, a decline of +$154.7M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $-4.1B by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 141st globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's trade balance has fluctuated significantly over the past three decades, with the country experiencing both a peak and a trough in the same year, 1994, when the trade deficit reached an all-time high of -891 million US dollars. This was largely due to the devastating effects of the Bosnian War, which severely impacted the country's economy. In contrast, the trade balance bottomed out in 2008 with a deficit of -6,205,302,367.59 US dollars, a figure surpassed only by Haiti's -4,258,404,509.85 US dollar deficit in 2025, indicating a current ranking of #141 globally. As of 2025, Bosnia and Herzegovina's trade balance stood at -4,126,023,045.82 US dollars, closely mirroring Serbia's -4,125,472,162.42 US dollar deficit. To improve its trade balance, Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to increase exports or decrease imports, which could be achieved through investments in key sectors such as manufacturing and agriculture, potentially leading to a more stable economic trajectory in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $-4.8B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $-4.4B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $-4.1B | - | - |
| 2025 | $-4.1B | −$154.7M | #141 |
| 2024 | $-4.0B | −$723.9M | #35 |
| 2023 | $-3.2B | +$87.0M | #39 |
| 2022 | $-3.3B | −$708.3M | #51 |
| 2021 | $-2.6B | +$71.5M | #43 |
| 2020 | $-2.7B | +$259.1M | #44 |
| 2019 | $-3.0B | +$5.7M | #42 |
| 2018 | $-3.0B | −$30.9M | #41 |
| 2017 | $-2.9B | −$119.9M | #37 |
| 2016 | $-2.8B | +$151.3M | #37 |
| 2015 | $-3.0B | +$1.2B | #44 |
| 2014 | $-4.2B | −$472.7M | #32 |
| 2013 | $-3.7B | +$321.9M | #39 |
| 2012 | $-4.0B | +$392.1M | #35 |
| 2011 | $-4.4B | −$724.5M | #32 |
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 trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina's trade balance was $-4.1B in 2025. Ranked 141st globally. This represents a 3.9% decrease from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's trade balance peaked at $-891.0M in 1994.
The lowest trade balance in Bosnia and Herzegovina was $-6.2B in 2008.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 141st globally in trade balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's trade balance is projected to reach $-4.1B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade balance of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was $-4.1B. This ranks 141st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_trade-balance,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Trade Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/trade-balance/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}