MigrantoImmigrants in Bosnia
33.3K foreign-born residents — the #170 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 73% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Croatia | 11319 |
| Serbia | 9041 |
| Montenegro | 3889 |
| Slovakia | 2996 |
| North Macedonia | 2722 |
| Slovenia | 1733 |
| Germany | 488 |
| Romania | 359 |
| Austria | 184 |
| Russia | 155 |
| France | 153 |
| Hungary | 140 |
| Italy | 100 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Bosnia.
Croatia is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Croatia accounts for 34% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 27%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 54542 |
| 1995 | 68250 |
| 2000 | 81959 |
| 2005 | 46518 |
| 2010 | 37841 |
| 2015 | 37621 |
| 2020 | 35154 |
| 2024 | 33279 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Croatia | Serbia | Montenegro | Slovakia | North Macedonia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 21218 | 16974 | 3727 | 4681 | 2468 |
| 1995 | 27272 | 21815 | 4701 | 5736 | 3126 |
| 2000 | 33326 | 26662 | 5675 | 6791 | 3783 |
| 2005 | 17930 | 14345 | 3921 | 3961 | 2671 |
| 2010 | 12849 | 10280 | 4423 | 3409 | 3097 |
| 2015 | 12776 | 10222 | 4398 | 3389 | 3079 |
| 2020 | 11956 | 9550 | 4108 | 3165 | 2875 |
| 2024 | 11319 | 9041 | 3889 | 2996 | 2722 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Bosnia as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Bosnia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Bosnia?
Around 33.3K foreign-born residents live in Bosnia, making it the #170-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Bosnia come from?
Most immigrants in Bosnia come from Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro — these three countries account for about 73% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Bosnia are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Bosnia — that's 33.3K out of a total population of 3.2M.
How has immigration to Bosnia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Bosnia has fallen from 37.6K to 33.3K people, a decline of about 12%.
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