Bosnia and Herzegovina Unemployment Rate
Unemployment as % of total labor force SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Bosnia and Herzegovina's unemployment rate was 11.04% in 2025, ranked 151st globally. This represents a 12.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's unemployment rate has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past three and a half decades, with the most pronounced decline occurring in recent years. The country's all-time peak of 31.11% in 2006 starkly contrasts with the current unemployment rate of 11.04%, ranking 151 globally. A downward trend is observed, with the unemployment rate reaching a trough of 10.67% in 2023. Notably, this rate is comparable to that of Albania, which has maintained a stable unemployment rate of 10.93% over the same period. The drastic reduction in unemployment is largely attributed to the country's economic recovery from the 1992-1995 war and subsequent integration into the global economy. However, the ongoing impact of the global economic landscape could potentially alter Bosnia and Herzegovina's trajectory, and a rise in protectionist policies or global economic downturn could lead to an increase in unemployment rates.
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 |
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 unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina's unemployment rate was 11.04% in 2025. Ranked 151st globally. This represents a 12.4% decrease from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's unemployment rate peaked at 31.11% in 2006.
The lowest unemployment rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 10.67% in 2023.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 151st globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's unemployment rate is projected to reach 12.60% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The unemployment rate of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 11.04%. This ranks 151st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_unemployment-rate,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Unemployment Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/unemployment-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}