MigrantoImmigrants in Bosnia
33.3K foreigners live in Bosnia — 1% of the country's population
Immigrants in Bosnia by country
The 3 largest groups make up 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
100% of immigrants come from Europe
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Key facts
Immigrants in Bosnia in numbers
Croats are the largest group by a wide margin
34% of all immigrants were born in Croatia, while the next group accounts for just 27%.
Immigrant population in Bosnia over time
Foreigners living in Bosnia, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 54542 |
| 1995 | 68250 |
| 2000 | 81959 |
| 2005 | 46518 |
| 2010 | 37841 |
| 2015 | 37621 |
| 2020 | 35154 |
| 2024 | 33279 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Bosnia, by year
| Year | Croats | Serbs | Montenegrins | Slovaks | Macedonians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Bosnia
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Bosnia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Bosnia?
Around 33.3K immigrants live in Bosnia — the world's #170 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Croats live in Bosnia?
Around 11.3K Croats live in Bosnia — about 34% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Bosnia growing?
No — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Bosnia has fallen from 37.6K to 33.3K, about 12%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Bosnia come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Bosnia. Their children born in Bosnia are not included.
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