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Bosnia and Herzegovina Unemployment Rate

Unemployment as % of total labor force  SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS

11.04% −1.56pp (-12.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #151 Global Peak 31.11% (2006) Source World Bank

Bosnia and Herzegovina Unemployment Rate (1991–2025)

Overview

Bosnia and Herzegovina's unemployment rate stood at 11.04% in 2025, a decline of +1.56pp from 2024. The IMF projects 12.60% by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 151st globally.

Data & projection

Year Unemployment Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 12.60% - -
2029* IMF 12.60% - -
2028* IMF 12.60% - -
2027* IMF 12.60% - -
2026* IMF 12.60% - -
2025* IMF 12.60% - -
2025 11.04% −1.56pp #151
2024 10.69% −2.51pp #155
2023 10.67% −4.72pp #152
2022 12.66% −4.70pp #164
2021 14.90% −1.00pp #166
2020 15.87% +0.17pp #168
2019 15.69% −2.71pp #172
2018 18.40% −2.10pp #176
2017 20.53% −4.87pp #183
2016 25.41% −2.29pp #189
2015 27.70% +0.20pp #191
2014 27.52% +0.02pp #190
2013 27.49% −0.51pp #189
2012 28.01% +0.41pp #190
2011 27.58% +0.38pp #190
Show all years (1991-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 14.0% Real rate -7.6%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Bosnia and Herzegovina matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bosnia and Herzegovina's unemployment rate?

Bosnia and Herzegovina's unemployment rate was 11.04% in 2025. Ranked 151st globally. This represents a 12.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest unemployment rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina's unemployment rate peaked at 31.11% in 2006.

What was the lowest unemployment rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The lowest unemployment rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 10.67% in 2023.

How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank in unemployment rate?

Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 151st globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for unemployment rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected unemployment rate of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025?

Bosnia and Herzegovina's unemployment rate is projected to reach 12.60% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the unemployment rate of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025?

The unemployment rate of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 11.04%. This ranks 151st in the world.

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