Current account balance as a share of GDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Current account balance as a share of GDP was -3.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-3.5%
Change on year
down 62.1%
World rank
128th
of 193 countries
All-time high
-1.5%
in 2021
All-time low
-19.2%
in 2003
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Current account balance as a share of GDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for current account balance as a share of gdp in Bosnia and Herzegovina is -3.5%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 62.1% on the previous year and up 52.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, current account balance as a share of gdp in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at -1.5% in 2021 and was at its lowest, -19.2%, in 2003.
That places Bosnia and Herzegovina 128th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Current account balance as a share of GDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -7.1% | — |
| 2001 | -12.8% | +80.2% |
| 2002 | -17.7% | +38.2% |
| 2003 | -19.2% | +8.4% |
| 2004 | -16.1% | -15.9% |
| 2005 | -16.4% | +1.8% |
| 2006 | -7.8% | -52.8% |
| 2007 | -9.2% | +18.4% |
| 2008 | -13.8% | +50.5% |
| 2009 | -6.5% | -53.4% |
| 2010 | -6.0% | -7.0% |
| 2011 | -9.5% | +58.0% |
| 2012 | -8.6% | -9.0% |
| 2013 | -5.3% | -38.2% |
| 2014 | -7.3% | +37.9% |
| 2015 | -5.0% | -31.4% |
| 2016 | -4.7% | -6.7% |
| 2017 | -4.8% | +1.7% |
| 2018 | -3.2% | -32.4% |
| 2019 | -2.6% | -19.5% |
| 2020 | -2.8% | +9.2% |
| 2021 | -1.5% | -48.2% |
| 2022 | -4.4% | +198.6% |
| 2023 | -2.1% | -51.3% |
| 2024 | -3.5% | +62.1% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's -3.5% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -1.7%, 2.0× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's -3.5% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.5%, 6.6× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -12.7% | -19.2% | -6.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | -5.7% | -9.5% | -2.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.9% | -4.4% | -1.5% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 125 Dominican Republic -3.4% compare
- 126 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of -3.4% compare
- 127 Paraguay -3.4% compare
- 129 Congo, Democratic Republic of the -3.8% compare
- 130 Philippines -4.0% compare
- 131 United States of America -4.1% 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 current account balance as a share of gdp in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Current account balance as a share of gdp in Bosnia and Herzegovina was -3.5% in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest current account balance as a share of gdp recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was -1.5% in 2021.
- What is the lowest current account balance as a share of gdp recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.2% in 2003.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for current account balance as a share of gdp?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 128th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is current account balance as a share of gdp rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Current account balance as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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