Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments was 27.76 million BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2006–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at 27.76 million BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of down 20.3% on the previous year and up 178.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 34.82 million BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.60 million BoP, current US$, in 2011.
That places Bosnia and Herzegovina 102nd out of 171 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 8.26 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 2007 | 9.60 million BoP, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2008 | 10.80 million BoP, current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 5.97 million BoP, current US$ | -44.7% |
| 2010 | 5.47 million BoP, current US$ | -8.4% |
| 2011 | 4.60 million BoP, current US$ | -15.8% |
| 2012 | 9.08 million BoP, current US$ | +97.3% |
| 2013 | 7.51 million BoP, current US$ | -17.3% |
| 2014 | 6.92 million BoP, current US$ | -7.9% |
| 2015 | 9.98 million BoP, current US$ | +44.1% |
| 2016 | 7.83 million BoP, current US$ | -21.5% |
| 2017 | 8.76 million BoP, current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2018 | 8.38 million BoP, current US$ | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 13.97 million BoP, current US$ | +66.8% |
| 2020 | 13.75 million BoP, current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 15.98 million BoP, current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2022 | 15.73 million BoP, current US$ | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 22.54 million BoP, current US$ | +43.3% |
| 2024 | 34.82 million BoP, current US$ | +54.5% |
| 2025 | 27.76 million BoP, current US$ | -20.3% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 27.76 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 136.42 million BoP, current US$, 20% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 27.76 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 598.16 million BoP, current US$, 5% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.66 million BoP, current US$ | 5.97 million BoP, current US$ | 10.80 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 2010s | 8.25 million BoP, current US$ | 4.60 million BoP, current US$ | 13.97 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.76 million BoP, current US$ | 13.75 million BoP, current US$ | 34.82 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 99 Zambia 32.54 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 100 Myanmar 32.50 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 101 Mongolia 30.09 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 103 Curaçao 26.06 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 104 Tanzania, United Republic of 25.96 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 105 Panama 24.68 million BoP, current US$ compare
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$), annual growth rate 2.32 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 27.76 million BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest charges for the use of intellectual property, payments recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 34.82 million BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest charges for the use of intellectual property, payments recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.60 million BoP, current US$ in 2011.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for charges for the use of intellectual property, payments?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 102nd out of 171 countries with data for 2025.
- Is charges for the use of intellectual property, payments rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 178.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Charges for the use of proprietary rights (such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial processes and designs including trade secrets, franchises), and charges for licenses to reproduce or distribute (or both) intellectual property embodied in produced originals or prototypes (such as copyrights on books and manuscripts, computer software, cinematographic works, and sound recordings) and related rights (such as for live performances and television, cable, or satellite broadcast). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.