Annual growth of imports of goods and services in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Annual growth of imports of goods and services was 4.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of imports of goods and services in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2001–2024
Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual growth of imports of goods and services in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 4.7%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 476.8% on the previous year and down 37.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of imports of goods and services in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 20.6% in 2021 and was at its lowest, -14.3%, in 2009.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 76th of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual growth of imports of goods and services in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7.0% | — |
| 2002 | 2.8% | -59.3% |
| 2003 | 6.2% | +120.5% |
| 2004 | 6.5% | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 10.4% | +59.5% |
| 2006 | -0.3% | -102.9% |
| 2007 | 17.6% | -5960.0% |
| 2008 | 10.1% | -42.4% |
| 2009 | -14.3% | -241.6% |
| 2010 | 2.5% | -117.3% |
| 2011 | 2.9% | +17.7% |
| 2012 | 0.6% | -78.8% |
| 2013 | -0.1% | -109.7% |
| 2014 | 7.6% | -12733.3% |
| 2015 | 1.8% | -76.5% |
| 2016 | 7.2% | +303.9% |
| 2017 | 7.7% | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 4.0% | -48.4% |
| 2019 | 1.3% | -66.8% |
| 2020 | -13.4% | -1124.4% |
| 2021 | 20.6% | -253.5% |
| 2022 | 6.2% | -69.8% |
| 2023 | -1.2% | -120.1% |
| 2024 | 4.7% | -476.8% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 4.7% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.5%, 86% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 4.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.5%, 1.9× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual growth of imports of goods and services in Bosnia and Herzegovina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +12733.3% | -0.1% | 7.6% |
| 2007 | +5960.0% | -0.3% | 17.6% |
| 2020 | -1124.4% | 1.3% | -13.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.1% | -14.3% | 17.6% | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.5% | -0.1% | 7.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.4% | -13.4% | 20.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
More economy & growth data for Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.47 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 190.64 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0058 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 60.71 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 716.58 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -28.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.022 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 228.2 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 2.32 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of imports of goods and services in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Annual growth of imports of goods and services in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 4.7% in 2024, according to World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of imports of goods and services recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 20.6% in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual growth of imports of goods and services recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.3% in 2009.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for annual growth of imports of goods and services?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 76th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual growth of imports of goods and services rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of imports of goods and services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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