Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy expanded by 2.2% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, slightly accelerating from a 2.1% increase in the previous quarter. Growth was driven by stronger activity in wholesale and retail trade, transportation, accommodation and food services (6.4% vs. 4.7% in Q4), construction (3.5% vs. 3.3%), and agriculture (0.4% vs. 0.3%). Meanwhile, mining and quarrying, manufacturing, and electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply contracted further (-4.4% vs. -4.2%). On the expenditure side, final consumption expenditure increased at a faster pace (2.9% vs. 2.4%), supported by steady household spending (3.2% vs. 3.2%). However, growth in government consumption (1.8% vs. 2.7%) and gross capital formation (1.5% vs. 8.5%) slowed. On a seasonally adjusted quarterly basis, the economy grew 0.7%, from a 0.6% growth in the previous quarter. source: Bosnia and Herzegovina Agency for Statistics (BHAS)

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina expanded 2.20 percent in the first quarter of 2026 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina averaged 2.33 percent from 2004 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 11.70 percent in the second quarter of 2021 and a record low of -7.40 percent in the second quarter of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bosnia and Herzegovina GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Bosnia and Herzegovina GDP Annual Growth Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina expanded 2.20 percent in the first quarter of 2026 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to be 2.80 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Bosnia and Herzegovina GDP Annual Growth Rate is projected to trend around 3.30 percent in 2027 and 3.10 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-31 10:00 AM
GDP Growth Rate YoY
Q4 2.1% 2.3% 2.4%
2026-06-30 09:00 AM
GDP Growth Rate YoY
Q1 2.2% 2.1% 2.6%
2026-09-30 09:00 AM
GDP Growth Rate YoY
Q2 2.2% 2.8%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
GDP Growth Rate YoY 2.20 2.10 percent Mar 2026
GDP Constant Prices 10595778.00 11196341.00 BAM Thousand Mar 2026
GDP from Agriculture 375973.00 497751.00 BAM Thousand Mar 2026
GDP from Construction 443644.00 517189.00 BAM Thousand Mar 2026
GDP from Manufacturing 1145003.00 1401907.00 BAM Thousand Mar 2026
GDP from Public Administration 1727805.00 1713712.00 BAM Thousand Mar 2026
GDP from Services 2194722.00 2404301.00 BAM Thousand Mar 2026
GDP from Utilities 1745914.00 1948668.00 BAM Thousand Mar 2026
GDP Growth Rate 0.70 0.60 percent Mar 2026
Gross Fixed Capital Formation 12749516.00 11935243.00 BAM Thousand Dec 2025


Bosnia and Herzegovina GDP Annual Growth Rate
Manufacturing and mining are important sectors of Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy and make-up the bulk of exports. Tourism is currently growing and is expected to become vital. On the expenditure side, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 81 percent of its total use, followed by government expenditure (22 percent) and gross fixed capital formation (18 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 33 percent of GDP while imports account for 55 percent, subtracting 22 percent from the GDP.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.20 2.10 11.70 -7.40 2004 - 2026 percent Quarterly

News Stream
Bosnia and Herzegovina GDP Growth Edges Up in Q1
Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy expanded by 2.2% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, slightly accelerating from a 2.1% increase in the previous quarter. Growth was driven by stronger activity in wholesale and retail trade, transportation, accommodation and food services (6.4% vs. 4.7% in Q4), construction (3.5% vs. 3.3%), and agriculture (0.4% vs. 0.3%). Meanwhile, mining and quarrying, manufacturing, and electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply contracted further (-4.4% vs. -4.2%). On the expenditure side, final consumption expenditure increased at a faster pace (2.9% vs. 2.4%), supported by steady household spending (3.2% vs. 3.2%). However, growth in government consumption (1.8% vs. 2.7%) and gross capital formation (1.5% vs. 8.5%) slowed. On a seasonally adjusted quarterly basis, the economy grew 0.7%, from a 0.6% growth in the previous quarter.
2026-06-30
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s GDP Grows 2.1% in Q4
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s economy expanded 2.1% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, easing from an upwardly revised 2.3% in Q3. This marks the softest economic expansion in three quarters, as growth moderated for household consumption (2.3% vs. 3.0% in Q3) and gross capital formation (8.5% vs. 9.0%), while government spending remained unchanged at 2.7%. Net trade contributed negatively to GDP, as imports climbed 5.6% (vs. 5.9%) while exports rose at a softer pace of 1.8% (vs. 1.3%). On the production side, growth slowed for information and communications (3.2% vs. 4.8%), construction (0.7% vs. 1.8%), and professional, scientific, and technical activities, as well as administrative and support service activities (0.6% vs. 2.7%). On a seasonally adjusted quarterly basis, GDP grew 0.5% in Q4, following no growth in the previous quarter.
2026-03-31
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Economy Accelerates 2.1% in Q3
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s economy expanded 2.1% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, the fastest pace this year and up from a revised 2.0% in Q2, according to preliminary estimates. By sector, information and communication led growth with a 4.8% rise, followed by wholesale and retail trade, transportation, and accommodation and food services (+3.8%), while manufacturing contracted 2.5%. On the expenditure side, household consumption increased 2.5%, government spending rose 2.7%, and gross capital formation surged 9.0%. Meanwhile, exports grew 1.4% and imports rose 5.6%. On a seasonally adjusted quarterly basis, the economy expanded 0.5% in Q3, following 0.7% growth in Q2.
2025-12-31