The number of unemployed persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina increased to 311107 in August of 2026 from 309531 in July of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina averaged 457874.33 from 2007 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 557474.00 in January of 2014 and a record low of 305335.00 in May of 2026. source: Bosnia and Herzegovina Agency for Statistics (BHAS)



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Average Weekly Hours 40.90 41.10 Hours Dec 2025
Employed Persons 847545.00 852603.00 Aug 2026
Employment Rate 42.60 43.00 percent Jun 2026
Full Time Employment 1193.00 1201.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 48.50 48.60 percent Jun 2026
Minimum Wages 1027.00 1000.00 BAM/Month Jan 2026
Part Time Employment 30.00 33.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Population 3.40 3.41 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 311107.00 309531.00 Aug 2026
Unemployment Rate 12.20 11.40 percent Jun 2026
Wage Growth 8.00 8.40 percent Aug 2026
Wages 2646.00 2694.00 BAM/Month Aug 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 1980.00 1999.00 BAM/Month Aug 2026


Bosnia And Herzegovina Unemployed Persons
In Bosnia And Herzegovina, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
311107.00 309531.00 557474.00 305335.00 2007 - 2026 Monthly
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