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Bosnia & Herzegovina Unemployment Rate

The Bosnia & Herzegovina unemployment rate fell to 13.1% in Q2 2025 from 13.4% in Q1 2025. Economic growth is expected at 3.2% for 2025, supported by increased private consumption and investment. Reforms to speed up EU accession and improve the business climate are expected to create jobs. The services sector's expansion also aids employment. Bosnia & Herzegovina's record low unemployment rate was 11.7% in Q4 2024 and record high was 27.7% in Q4 2015.

Quarterly Historical Data (2015-2025)

(in %)
Quarter Unemployment Rate
Q2 2025 13.1%
Q1 2025 13.4%
Q4 2024 11.7%
Q3 2024 12.2%
Q2 2024 13.3%
Q1 2024 13.5%
Q4 2023 12.7%
Q3 2023 13.6%
Q2 2023 13.1%
Q1 2023 13.3%
Q4 2022 14.3%
Q3 2022 14.8%
Q2 2022 15.7%
Q1 2022 16.7%
Q4 2021 16.1%
Q3 2021 16.4%
Q2 2021 18.1%
Q1 2021 19.1%
Q4 2020 16.6%
Q3 2020 14.2%
Q2 2020 16%
Q1 2020 16.7%
Q4 2019 15.7%
Q4 2018 18.4%
Q4 2017 20.5%
Q4 2016 25.4%
Q4 2015 27.7%
Bosnia & Herzegovina Unemployment Rate : Definition
Bosnia and Herzegovina's unemployment rate shows the percentage of the total labor force without jobs who are actively looking for work. The calculation divides the number of jobless job seekers by the sum of employed and unemployed people, then multiplies by 100.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 10.72% 10.67% 2024
Female Labor Force Rate 39.44% 39.53% 2024