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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
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Croatia’s population is 22% larger than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 701,947.
Croatia’s surface area is 72% larger than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 36,860 km².
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s population density is 41% higher than that of Croatia, a difference of 17.9 /km².
Croatia’s nominal GDP is 214% larger than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of $63.37 billion.
Croatia’s GDP per capita is 157% higher than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of $14,692.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Sarajevo
Zagreb
3,164,253
3,866,200
51,210 km²
88,070 km²
61.8 /km²
43.9 /km²
$29.61 billion · 2024
$92.98 billion · 2024
$9,359 · 2024
$24,050 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark · BAM · KM
Euro · EUR · €
Bosnian or Herzegovinian
Croatian
+387
+385
.ba
.hr
BA / BIH
HR / HRV
Europe/Sarajevo
Europe/Zagreb
Bosna i Hercegovina
Hrvatska
| Measure | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Croatia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Sarajevo | Zagreb |
| Population | 3,164,253 | 3,866,200 |
| Surface area | 51,210 km² | 88,070 km² |
| Population density | 61.8 /km² | 43.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $29.61 billion · 2024 | $92.98 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $9,359 · 2024 | $24,050 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Southern Europe | Southern Europe |
| Currency | Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark · BAM · KM | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Bosnian or Herzegovinian | Croatian |
| Phone code | +387 | +385 |
| Internet domain | .ba | .hr |
| ISO codes | BA / BIH | HR / HRV |
| Time zone | Europe/Sarajevo | Europe/Zagreb |
| Native name | Bosna i Hercegovina | Hrvatska |
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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 →Croatia, a jewel on the Adriatic Sea, captivates visitors with its blend of historic towns, sun‑kissed islands, and rugged inland landscapes, offering a vivid snapshot of Mediterranean charm and Central European heritage.
Full Croatia profile →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.
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb.
Croatia has a recorded population of approximately 3,866,200 people.
Croatia covers an area of about 88,070 km².
Croatia has a population density of roughly 43.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Croatia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $92.98 billion as of 2024.
Croatia has a GDP per capita of approximately $24,050.
Croatia uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Croatia is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Croatia is Hrvatska.
People from Croatia are referred to as Croatian.
The international dialing code for Croatia is +385.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Croatia is .hr.
Croatia uses the Europe/Zagreb time zone.
Croatia, a jewel on the Adriatic Sea, captivates visitors with its blend of historic towns, sun‑kissed islands, and rugged inland landscapes, offering a vivid snapshot of Mediterranean charm and Central European heritage.