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

The biggest differences first

Population

Bosnia and Herzegovina is higher

Bosnia and Herzegovina records 3,164,253, about 5.56× the other value.

Surface area

Bosnia and Herzegovina is higher

Bosnia and Herzegovina records 51,210 km², about 160.0× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Bosnia and Herzegovina is higher

Bosnia and Herzegovina records $29.61 billion, about 1.19× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina3,164,253
🇲🇹 Malta568,847

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s population is 456% larger than that of Malta, a difference of 2,595,406.

Surface area

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina51,210 km²
🇲🇹 Malta320 km²

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s surface area is about 160× that of Malta, a difference of 50,890 km².

Population density

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina61.8 /km²
🇲🇹 Malta1,778 /km²

Malta’s population density is about 28.8× that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 1,716 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina$29.61 billion · 2024
🇲🇹 Malta$24.97 billion · 2024

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s nominal GDP is 19% larger than that of Malta, a difference of $4.64 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina$9,359 · 2024
🇲🇹 Malta$43,899 · 2024

Malta’s GDP per capita is 369% higher than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of $34,540.

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

Valletta

Population

3,164,253

568,847

Surface area

51,210 km²

320 km²

Population density

61.8 /km²

1,778 /km²

Nominal GDP

$29.61 billion · 2024

$24.97 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$9,359 · 2024

$43,899 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Southern Europe

Currency

Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark · BAM · KM

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Bosnian or Herzegovinian

Maltese

Phone code

+387

+356

Internet domain

.ba

.mt

ISO codes

BA / BIH

MT / MLT

Time zone

Europe/Sarajevo

Europe/Malta

Native name

Bosna i Hercegovina

Malta

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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.

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About Malta

Malta is a small archipelago in the central Mediterranean that is known for its historical sites and beautiful blue seas.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina & Malta: 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 Malta?

The capital of Malta is Valletta.

What is the population of Malta?

Malta has a recorded population of approximately 568,847 people.

How big is Malta?

Malta covers an area of about 320 km².

What is the population density of Malta?

Malta has a population density of roughly 1,778 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Malta?

Malta has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $24.97 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Malta?

Malta has a GDP per capita of approximately $43,899.

What currency is used in Malta?

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

Where is Malta located?

Malta is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What are people from Malta called?

People from Malta are referred to as Maltese.

What is the phone calling code for Malta?

The international dialing code for Malta is +356.

What is the internet domain for Malta?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malta is .mt.

What time zone is Malta in?

Malta uses the Europe/Malta time zone.

What is Malta known for?

Malta is a small archipelago in the central Mediterranean that is known for its historical sites and beautiful blue seas.