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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 93.1× the other value.

Surface area

Bosnia and Herzegovina is higher

Bosnia and Herzegovina records 51,210 km², about 853.5× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Bosnia and Herzegovina is higher

Bosnia and Herzegovina records $29.61 billion, about 14.6× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina3,164,253
🇸🇲 San Marino33,977

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s population is about 93.1× that of San Marino, a difference of 3,130,276.

Surface area

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina51,210 km²
🇸🇲 San Marino60 km²

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s surface area is about 854× that of San Marino, a difference of 51,150 km².

Population density

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina61.8 /km²
🇸🇲 San Marino566 /km²

San Marino’s population density is 816% higher than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 504 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina$29.61 billion · 2024
🇸🇲 San Marino$2.03 billion · 2023

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s nominal GDP is about 14.6× that of San Marino, a difference of $27.59 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina$9,359 · 2024
🇸🇲 San Marino$59,880 · 2023

San Marino’s GDP per capita is 540% higher than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of $50,521.

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

San Marino

Population

3,164,253

33,977

Surface area

51,210 km²

60 km²

Population density

61.8 /km²

566 /km²

Nominal GDP

$29.61 billion · 2024

$2.03 billion · 2023

GDP per capita

$9,359 · 2024

$59,880 · 2023

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Southern Europe

Currency

Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark · BAM · KM

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Bosnian or Herzegovinian

Sammarinese

Phone code

+387

+378

Internet domain

.ba

.sm

ISO codes

BA / BIH

SM / SMR

Time zone

Europe/Sarajevo

Europe/San_Marino

Native name

Bosna i Hercegovina

San Marino

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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 San Marino

The Most Serene Republic of San Marino, commonly called San Marino, is a microstate and an enclave surrounded by Italy, located within the Italian Peninsula on the northeastern side of the Apennines mountain range.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina & San Marino: 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 San Marino?

The capital of San Marino is San Marino.

What is the population of San Marino?

San Marino has a recorded population of approximately 33,977 people.

How big is San Marino?

San Marino covers an area of about 60 km².

What is the population density of San Marino?

San Marino has a population density of roughly 566 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of San Marino?

San Marino has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.03 billion as of 2023.

What is the GDP per capita of San Marino?

San Marino has a GDP per capita of approximately $59,880.

What currency is used in San Marino?

San Marino uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is San Marino located?

San Marino is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What are people from San Marino called?

People from San Marino are referred to as Sammarinese.

What is the phone calling code for San Marino?

The international dialing code for San Marino is +378.

What is the internet domain for San Marino?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for San Marino is .sm.

What time zone is San Marino in?

San Marino uses the Europe/San_Marino time zone.

What is San Marino known for?

The Most Serene Republic of San Marino, commonly called San Marino, is a microstate and an enclave surrounded by Italy, located within the Italian Peninsula on the northeastern side of the Apennines mountain range.