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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

Serbia is higher

Serbia records 6,586,476, about 2.08× the other value.

Surface area

Serbia is higher

Serbia records 84,990 km², about 1.66× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Serbia is higher

Serbia records $90.10 billion, about 3.04× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina3,164,253
🇷🇸 Serbia6,586,476

Serbia’s population is 108% larger than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 3,422,223.

Surface area

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina51,210 km²
🇷🇸 Serbia84,990 km²

Serbia’s surface area is 66% larger than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 33,780 km².

Population density

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina61.8 /km²
🇷🇸 Serbia77.5 /km²

Serbia’s population density is 25% higher than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 15.7 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina$29.61 billion · 2024
🇷🇸 Serbia$90.10 billion · 2024

Serbia’s nominal GDP is 204% larger than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of $60.48 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina$9,359 · 2024
🇷🇸 Serbia$13,679 · 2024

Serbia’s GDP per capita is 46% higher than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of $4,320.

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

Belgrade

Population

3,164,253

6,586,476

Surface area

51,210 km²

84,990 km²

Population density

61.8 /km²

77.5 /km²

Nominal GDP

$29.61 billion · 2024

$90.10 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$9,359 · 2024

$13,679 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Southern Europe

Currency

Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark · BAM · KM

Serbian dinar · RSD · din

Nationality

Bosnian or Herzegovinian

Serbian

Phone code

+387

+381

Internet domain

.ba

.rs

ISO codes

BA / BIH

RS / SRB

Time zone

Europe/Sarajevo

Europe/Belgrade

Native name

Bosna i Hercegovina

Србија

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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 Serbia

Serbia, officially the Republic of Serbia, is a landlocked country situated at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, in the Balkans. It is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning natural landscapes.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina & Serbia: 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 Serbia?

The capital of Serbia is Belgrade.

What is the population of Serbia?

Serbia has a recorded population of approximately 6,586,476 people.

How big is Serbia?

Serbia covers an area of about 84,990 km².

What is the population density of Serbia?

Serbia has a population density of roughly 77.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Serbia?

Serbia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $90.10 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Serbia?

Serbia has a GDP per capita of approximately $13,679.

What currency is used in Serbia?

Serbia uses the Serbian dinar (RSD), with the symbol din.

Where is Serbia located?

Serbia is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Serbia?

The native name of Serbia is Србија.

What are people from Serbia called?

People from Serbia are referred to as Serbian.

What is the phone calling code for Serbia?

The international dialing code for Serbia is +381.

What is the internet domain for Serbia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Serbia is .rs.

What time zone is Serbia in?

Serbia uses the Europe/Belgrade time zone.

What is Serbia known for?

Serbia, officially the Republic of Serbia, is a landlocked country situated at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, in the Balkans. It is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning natural landscapes.