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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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Bosnia and Herzegovina’s population is 73% larger than that of North Macedonia, a difference of 1,339,894.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s surface area is 99% larger than that of North Macedonia, a difference of 25,500 km².
North Macedonia’s population density is 15% higher than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 9.2 /km².
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s nominal GDP is 75% larger than that of North Macedonia, a difference of $12.66 billion.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s GDP per capita is 0.7% higher than that of North Macedonia, a difference of $67.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Sarajevo
Skopje
3,164,253
1,824,359
51,210 km²
25,710 km²
61.8 /km²
71 /km²
$29.61 billion · 2024
$16.95 billion · 2024
$9,359 · 2024
$9,292 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark · BAM · KM
Denar · MKD · ден
Bosnian or Herzegovinian
Macedonian
+387
+389
.ba
.mk
BA / BIH
MK / MKD
Europe/Sarajevo
Europe/Skopje
Bosna i Hercegovina
Северна Македонија
| Measure | Bosnia and Herzegovina | North Macedonia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Sarajevo | Skopje |
| Population | 3,164,253 | 1,824,359 |
| Surface area | 51,210 km² | 25,710 km² |
| Population density | 61.8 /km² | 71 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $29.61 billion · 2024 | $16.95 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $9,359 · 2024 | $9,292 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Southern Europe | Southern Europe |
| Currency | Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark · BAM · KM | Denar · MKD · ден |
| Nationality | Bosnian or Herzegovinian | Macedonian |
| Phone code | +387 | +389 |
| Internet domain | .ba | .mk |
| ISO codes | BA / BIH | MK / MKD |
| Time zone | Europe/Sarajevo | Europe/Skopje |
| Native name | Bosna i Hercegovina | Северна Македонија |
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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 →North Macedonia, officially the Republic of North Macedonia, is a country in Southeast Europe on the Balkan Peninsula. It is a landlocked country, bordered by Kosovo to the northwest, Serbia to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south, and Albania to the west. The country gained its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.
Full North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia is Skopje.
North Macedonia has a recorded population of approximately 1,824,359 people.
North Macedonia covers an area of about 25,710 km².
North Macedonia has a population density of roughly 71 /km² (people per square kilometre).
North Macedonia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $16.95 billion as of 2024.
North Macedonia has a GDP per capita of approximately $9,292.
North Macedonia uses the Denar (MKD), with the symbol ден.
North Macedonia is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of North Macedonia is Северна Македонија.
People from North Macedonia are referred to as Macedonian.
The international dialing code for North Macedonia is +389.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for North Macedonia is .mk.
North Macedonia uses the Europe/Skopje time zone.
North Macedonia, officially the Republic of North Macedonia, is a country in Southeast Europe on the Balkan Peninsula. It is a landlocked country, bordered by Kosovo to the northwest, Serbia to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south, and Albania to the west. The country gained its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.