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Bosnia and HerzegovinavsItaly

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Italy is higher

Italy records 58,952,704, about 18.6× the other value.

Surface area

Italy is higher

Italy records 302,070 km², about 5.90× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Italy is higher

Italy records $2.38 trillion, about 80.4× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina3,164,253
🇮🇹 Italy58,952,704

Italy’s population is about 18.6× that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 55,788,451.

Surface area

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina51,210 km²
🇮🇹 Italy302,070 km²

Italy’s surface area is 490% larger than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 250,860 km².

Population density

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina61.8 /km²
🇮🇹 Italy195 /km²

Italy’s population density is 216% higher than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 133 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina$29.61 billion · 2024
🇮🇹 Italy$2.38 trillion · 2024

Italy’s nominal GDP is about 80.4× that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of $2.35 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina$9,359 · 2024
🇮🇹 Italy$40,385 · 2024

Italy’s GDP per capita is 332% higher than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of $31,027.

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

Rome

Population

3,164,253

58,952,704

Surface area

51,210 km²

302,070 km²

Population density

61.8 /km²

195 /km²

Nominal GDP

$29.61 billion · 2024

$2.38 trillion · 2024

GDP per capita

$9,359 · 2024

$40,385 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Southern Europe

Currency

Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark · BAM · KM

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Bosnian or Herzegovinian

Italian

Phone code

+387

+39

Internet domain

.ba

.it

ISO codes

BA / BIH

IT / ITA

Time zone

Europe/Sarajevo

Europe/Rome

Native name

Bosna i Hercegovina

Italia

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About 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 Italy

Italy, a boot-shaped peninsula in southern Europe, ignites the imagination with its lush landscapes, storied cities, and culinary legacy. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the vibrant streets of Rome, it fuses antiquity and contemporary flair into a unified marvel.

Full Italy profile →

Bosnia and Herzegovina & Italy: 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 Italy?

The capital of Italy is Rome.

What is the population of Italy?

Italy has a recorded population of approximately 58,952,704 people.

How big is Italy?

Italy covers an area of about 302,070 km².

What is the population density of Italy?

Italy has a population density of roughly 195 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Italy?

Italy has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.38 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Italy?

Italy has a GDP per capita of approximately $40,385.

What currency is used in Italy?

Italy uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Italy located?

Italy is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Italy?

The native name of Italy is Italia.

What are people from Italy called?

People from Italy are referred to as Italian.

What is the phone calling code for Italy?

The international dialing code for Italy is +39.

What is the internet domain for Italy?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Italy is .it.

What time zone is Italy in?

Italy uses the Europe/Rome time zone.

What is Italy known for?

Italy, a boot-shaped peninsula in southern Europe, ignites the imagination with its lush landscapes, storied cities, and culinary legacy. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the vibrant streets of Rome, it fuses antiquity and contemporary flair into a unified marvel.