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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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Serbia’s population is 108% larger than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 3,422,223.
Serbia’s surface area is 66% larger than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 33,780 km².
Serbia’s population density is 25% higher than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 15.7 /km².
Serbia’s nominal GDP is 204% larger than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of $60.48 billion.
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.
Sarajevo
Belgrade
3,164,253
6,586,476
51,210 km²
84,990 km²
61.8 /km²
77.5 /km²
$29.61 billion · 2024
$90.10 billion · 2024
$9,359 · 2024
$13,679 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark · BAM · KM
Serbian dinar · RSD · din
Bosnian or Herzegovinian
Serbian
+387
+381
.ba
.rs
BA / BIH
RS / SRB
Europe/Sarajevo
Europe/Belgrade
Bosna i Hercegovina
Србија
| Measure | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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 →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.
Full Serbia 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 Serbia is Belgrade.
Serbia has a recorded population of approximately 6,586,476 people.
Serbia covers an area of about 84,990 km².
Serbia has a population density of roughly 77.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Serbia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $90.10 billion as of 2024.
Serbia has a GDP per capita of approximately $13,679.
Serbia uses the Serbian dinar (RSD), with the symbol din.
Serbia is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Serbia is Србија.
People from Serbia are referred to as Serbian.
The international dialing code for Serbia is +381.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Serbia is .rs.
Serbia uses the Europe/Belgrade time zone.
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.