Inflation of consumer prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Inflation of consumer prices was 6.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Inflation of consumer prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2006–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
In 2023, inflation of consumer prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at 6.1%.
The figure is down 56.5% on the previous year and up 6,662.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 14.0% in 2022 and was at its lowest, -1.6%, in 2016.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 40th of 190 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inflation of consumer prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | annual % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6.1% | — |
| 2007 | 1.5% | -75.5% |
| 2008 | 7.4% | +394.9% |
| 2009 | -0.4% | -105.1% |
| 2010 | 2.0% | -623.3% |
| 2011 | 3.7% | +83.9% |
| 2012 | 2.1% | -44.1% |
| 2013 | -0.1% | -104.5% |
| 2014 | -0.9% | +864.3% |
| 2015 | -1.0% | +15.5% |
| 2016 | -1.6% | +52.9% |
| 2017 | 0.8% | -151.1% |
| 2018 | 1.4% | +74.9% |
| 2019 | 0.6% | -60.3% |
| 2020 | -1.1% | -286.8% |
| 2021 | 2.0% | -288.5% |
| 2022 | 14.0% | +607.5% |
| 2023 | 6.1% | -56.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.7% | -0.4% | 7.4% | 4 |
| 2010s | 0.7% | -1.6% | 3.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.3% | -1.1% | 14.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 37 Sierra Leone 7.5% compare
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- 39 Belarus 6.6% compare
- 41 Tajikistan 6.0% compare
- 42 Rwanda 5.9% compare
- 43 Azerbaijan 5.6% 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 inflation of consumer prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 6.1% in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 14.0% in 2022.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.6% in 2016.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 40th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6,662.3%. 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 (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual changes in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a set basket of goods and services. This measure is used to track changes in living costs over time.