Population

Bosnia and HerzegovinavsMalta
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
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Nominal GDP
Bosnia and Herzegovina is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s population is 456% larger than that of Malta, a difference of 2,595,406.
Surface area
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s surface area is about 160× that of Malta, a difference of 50,890 km².
Population density
Malta’s population density is about 28.8× that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 1,716 /km².
Nominal GDP
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s nominal GDP is 19% larger than that of Malta, a difference of $4.64 billion.
GDP per capita
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
| Measure | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Malta |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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 Malta
Malta is a small archipelago in the central Mediterranean that is known for its historical sites and beautiful blue seas.
Full Malta profile →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.