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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s population is 33% larger than that of Albania, a difference of 787,125.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s surface area is 78% larger than that of Albania, a difference of 22,460 km².
Albania’s population density is 34% higher than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 20.9 /km².
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s nominal GDP is 9.5% larger than that of Albania, a difference of $2.57 billion.
Albania’s GDP per capita is 22% higher than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of $2,019.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Tirana
Sarajevo
2,377,128
3,164,253
28,750 km²
51,210 km²
82.7 /km²
61.8 /km²
$27.05 billion · 2024
$29.61 billion · 2024
$11,378 · 2024
$9,359 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Albanian lek · ALL · Lek
Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark · BAM · KM
Albanian
Bosnian or Herzegovinian
+355
+387
.al
.ba
AL / ALB
BA / BIH
Europe/Tirane
Europe/Sarajevo
Shqipëria
Bosna i Hercegovina
| Measure | Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Tirana | Sarajevo |
| Population | 2,377,128 | 3,164,253 |
| Surface area | 28,750 km² | 51,210 km² |
| Population density | 82.7 /km² | 61.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $27.05 billion · 2024 | $29.61 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $11,378 · 2024 | $9,359 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Southern Europe | Southern Europe |
| Currency | Albanian lek · ALL · Lek | Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark · BAM · KM |
| Nationality | Albanian | Bosnian or Herzegovinian |
| Phone code | +355 | +387 |
| Internet domain | .al | .ba |
| ISO codes | AL / ALB | BA / BIH |
| Time zone | Europe/Tirane | Europe/Sarajevo |
| Native name | Shqipëria | Bosna i Hercegovina |
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Albania, a hidden gem on the Balkan Peninsula, beckons travelers with its dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, and warm Mediterranean spirit. From ancient ruins to vibrant cities, this compact nation packs a wealth of experiences into a surprisingly small footprint.
Full Albania profile →Bosnia and Herzegovina is a heart-shaped country in the western Balkans of Southeast Europe, where the architecture of empires and faiths meets in a single skyline. Its capital, Sarajevo, famously sits at a crossroads of Eastern and Western cultures. Mountainous and richly historic, the country is steadily rebuilding and opening to travellers drawn by its dramatic landscapes and layered heritage.
Full Bosnia and Herzegovina profile →The capital of Albania is Tirana.
Albania has a recorded population of approximately 2,377,128 people.
Albania covers an area of about 28,750 km².
Albania has a population density of roughly 82.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Albania has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $27.05 billion as of 2024.
Albania has a GDP per capita of approximately $11,378.
Albania uses the Albanian lek (ALL), with the symbol Lek.
Albania is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Albania is Shqipëria.
People from Albania are referred to as Albanian .
The international dialing code for Albania is +355.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Albania is .al.
Albania uses the Europe/Tirane time zone.
Albania, a hidden gem on the Balkan Peninsula, beckons travelers with its dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, and warm Mediterranean spirit. From ancient ruins to vibrant cities, this compact nation packs a wealth of experiences into a surprisingly small footprint.
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a recorded population of approximately 3,164,253 people.
Bosnia and Herzegovina covers an area of about 51,210 km².
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a population density of roughly 61.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $29.61 billion as of 2024.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a GDP per capita of approximately $9,359.
Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM), with the symbol KM.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Bosna i Hercegovina.
People from Bosnia and Herzegovina are referred to as Bosnian or Herzegovinian.
The international dialing code for Bosnia and Herzegovina is +387.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bosnia and Herzegovina is .ba.
Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the Europe/Sarajevo time zone.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a heart-shaped country in the western Balkans of Southeast Europe, where the architecture of empires and faiths meets in a single skyline. Its capital, Sarajevo, famously sits at a crossroads of Eastern and Western cultures. Mountainous and richly historic, the country is steadily rebuilding and opening to travellers drawn by its dramatic landscapes and layered heritage.