Median income or consumption per day vs. GDP per capita in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Median income or consumption per day vs. GDP per capita was 15.79 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2021. ▲ Rising
Median income or consumption per day vs. GDP per capita in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2001–2021
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for median income or consumption per day vs. gdp per capita in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 15.79 international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, median income or consumption per day vs. gdp per capita in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 17.72 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2004 and was at its lowest, 12.27 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 2001.
That places Bosnia and Herzegovina 52nd out of 118 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Median income or consumption per day vs. GDP per capita in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 12.27 international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 2004 | 17.72 international-$ in 2021 prices | +44.4% |
| 2007 | 15.61 international-$ in 2021 prices | -11.9% |
| 2011 | 15.09 international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 14.38 international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 15.79 international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.8% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 15.79 international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 12.84 international-$ in 2021 prices, 1.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 15.79 international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 32.95 international-$ in 2021 prices, 48% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.2 international-$ in 2021 prices | 12.27 international-$ in 2021 prices | 17.72 international-$ in 2021 prices | 3 |
| 2010s | 14.74 international-$ in 2021 prices | 14.38 international-$ in 2021 prices | 15.09 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2 |
| 2020s | 15.79 international-$ in 2021 prices | 15.79 international-$ in 2021 prices | 15.79 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 49 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 16.82 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 50 Uzbekistan 16.54 international-$ in 2021 prices
- 51 Bhutan 16.49 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 53 Thailand 15.72 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 54 North Macedonia 15.52 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 55 Paraguay 14.92 international-$ in 2021 prices 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$), annual growth rate 2.32 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is median income or consumption per day vs. gdp per capita in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Median income or consumption per day vs. gdp per capita in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 15.79 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2021, according to World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest median income or consumption per day vs. gdp per capita recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 17.72 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2004.
- What is the lowest median income or consumption per day vs. gdp per capita recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.27 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2001.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for median income or consumption per day vs. gdp per capita?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 52nd out of 118 countries with data for 2021.
- Is median income or consumption per day vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Median income or consumption per day vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Value of income or consumption per day below which 50% of the population live.