Population

Bosnia and HerzegovinavsGreece
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Greece is higher
Nominal GDP
Greece is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Greece’s population is 229% larger than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 7,240,881.
Surface area
Greece’s surface area is 158% larger than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 80,750 km².
Population density
Greece’s population density is 28% higher than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 17.1 /km².
Nominal GDP
Greece’s nominal GDP is 765% larger than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of $226.62 billion.
GDP per capita
Greece’s GDP per capita is 163% higher than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of $15,267.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Sarajevo
Athens
Population
3,164,253
10,405,134
Surface area
51,210 km²
131,960 km²
Population density
61.8 /km²
78.9 /km²
Nominal GDP
$29.61 billion · 2024
$256.24 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$9,359 · 2024
$24,626 · 2024
Region
Europe
Europe
Subregion
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Currency
Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark · BAM · KM
Euro · EUR · €
Nationality
Bosnian or Herzegovinian
Greek, Hellenic
Phone code
+387
+30
Internet domain
.ba
.gr
ISO codes
BA / BIH
GR / GRC
Time zone
Europe/Sarajevo
Europe/Athens
Native name
Bosna i Hercegovina
Ελλάδα
| Measure | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Greece |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Sarajevo | Athens |
| Population | 3,164,253 | 10,405,134 |
| Surface area | 51,210 km² | 131,960 km² |
| Population density | 61.8 /km² | 78.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $29.61 billion · 2024 | $256.24 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $9,359 · 2024 | $24,626 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Southern Europe | Southern Europe |
| Currency | Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark · BAM · KM | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Bosnian or Herzegovinian | Greek, Hellenic |
| Phone code | +387 | +30 |
| Internet domain | .ba | .gr |
| ISO codes | BA / BIH | GR / GRC |
| Time zone | Europe/Sarajevo | Europe/Athens |
| Native name | Bosna i Hercegovina | Ελλάδα |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Bosnia and Herzegovina
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 →About Greece
Greece, a cradle of Western civilization perched at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, enchants visitors with its sun‑kissed islands, ancient ruins, and warm hospitality.
Full Greece profile →Bosnia and Herzegovina & Greece: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo.
What is the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a recorded population of approximately 3,164,253 people.
How big is Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina covers an area of about 51,210 km².
What is the population density of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a population density of roughly 61.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $29.61 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a GDP per capita of approximately $9,359.
What currency is used in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM), with the symbol KM.
Where is Bosnia and Herzegovina located?
Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
What is the native name of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The native name of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Bosna i Hercegovina.
What are people from Bosnia and Herzegovina called?
People from Bosnia and Herzegovina are referred to as Bosnian or Herzegovinian.
What is the phone calling code for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The international dialing code for Bosnia and Herzegovina is +387.
What is the internet domain for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bosnia and Herzegovina is .ba.
What time zone is Bosnia and Herzegovina in?
Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the Europe/Sarajevo time zone.
What is Bosnia and Herzegovina known for?
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.
What is the capital of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens.
What is the population of Greece?
Greece has a recorded population of approximately 10,405,134 people.
How big is Greece?
Greece covers an area of about 131,960 km².
What is the population density of Greece?
Greece has a population density of roughly 78.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Greece?
Greece has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $256.24 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Greece?
Greece has a GDP per capita of approximately $24,626.
What currency is used in Greece?
Greece uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Where is Greece located?
Greece is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
What is the native name of Greece?
The native name of Greece is Ελλάδα.
What are people from Greece called?
People from Greece are referred to as Greek, Hellenic.
What is the phone calling code for Greece?
The international dialing code for Greece is +30.
What is the internet domain for Greece?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Greece is .gr.
What time zone is Greece in?
Greece uses the Europe/Athens time zone.
What is Greece known for?
Greece, a cradle of Western civilization perched at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, enchants visitors with its sun‑kissed islands, ancient ruins, and warm hospitality.