History of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Timeline

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in Southeastern Europe, located on the Balkan Peninsula. It borders Serbia, Montenegro, and Croatia and has a small coastline on the Adriatic Sea. The country features a moderate continental climate with mountainous terrain, especially in central and eastern regions (Dinaric Alps). Herzegovina, the southern region, has a Mediterranean climate. Sarajevo is its capital and largest city.

1903: Coup in Serbia

In 1903, a bloody coup occurred in Serbia, leading to a radical anti-Austrian government coming into power.

1903: Association Football Dates Back To

In 1903, association football dates back to in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

October 1908: Annexation Proclamation

On 6 October 1908, Austro-Hungarian diplomacy published the annexation proclamation for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

1908: Austro-Hungarian Troops Withdraw from Sanjak

In 1908, Austro-Hungarian troops withdrew from the Sanjak of Novi Pazar.

1908: Revolt in the Ottoman Empire

In 1908, the revolt in the Ottoman Empire raised concerns about the return of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

March 1909: Acceptance of Annexation

In March 1909, Russians and Serbia were compelled to accept the Austro-Hungarian annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

1910: Census of Land Ownership

According to the 1910 final census of land ownership and population according to religious affiliation conducted in Austria-Hungary, Muslims owned 91.1%, Orthodox Serbs owned 6.0%, Croat Catholics owned 2.6% and others, 0.3% of the property.

1910: Proclamation of First Constitution

In 1910, Habsburg Emperor Franz Joseph proclaimed the first constitution in Bosnia.

June 1914: Assassination in Sarajevo

On 28 June 1914, Gavrilo Princip assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, sparking World War I.

1914: Establishment of Schutzkorps

In 1914, Austro-Hungarian authorities established the Schutzkorps militia, leading to arrests and expulsions of Serb citizens.

1919: National Theater founded in Sarajevo

In 1919, the National Theater was founded in Sarajevo and its first director was dramatist Branislav Nušić.

1929: Establishment of Kingdom of Yugoslavia

In 1929, the Kingdom of Yugoslavia was established, redrawing administrative regions and removing any trace of a Bosnian entity.

1939: Cvetković-Maček Agreement

In 1939, the Cvetković-Maček Agreement encouraged a partition of Bosnia and Herzegovina between Croatia and Serbia.

April 1941: Start of Genocidal Campaign by Chetniks

Beginning in April 1941, the Chetniks pursued a genocidal campaign against Muslims and Croats, primarily targeting Muslim populations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

April 1941: Invasion by Nazi Germany

On 6 April 1941, Yugoslavia was invaded by Nazi Germany.

October 1941: Resolution of Sarajevo Muslims

On 12 October 1941, prominent Sarajevan Muslims signed the Resolution of Sarajevo Muslims, condemning the persecution of Serbs by the Ustaše and requesting security for all citizens.

1941: Organization of Multi-Ethnic Resistance

Starting in 1941, Yugoslav communists under Josip Broz Tito organized the Partisans, a multi-ethnic resistance group.

November 1943: Reestablishment as a Republic

On 29 November 1943, at the Anti-Fascist Council for the National Liberation of Yugoslavia (AVNOJ) conference, Bosnia and Herzegovina was reestablished as a republic within the Yugoslav federation.

1943: Oslobođenje Newspaper Founded

In 1943, Oslobođenje (Liberation) was founded. It is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's longest running continuously circulating newspapers.

May 1945: End of Chetniks' Genocidal Campaign

By May 1945, an estimated 30,000 Muslims had been killed by the Chetniks in Bosnia and Herzegovina, marking the end of their genocidal campaign.

1946: Establishment of Socialist Federal Republic

In 1946, the establishment of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia officially made Bosnia and Herzegovina one of six constituent republics.

1958: Ivo Andrić nominated for Nobel Prize in Literature

In 1958, the Association of Writers of Yugoslavia nominated Ivo Andrić as its first ever candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

1963: Yugoslavia men's national basketball team win medals

From 1963 through 1990, the Yugoslavia men's national basketball team won medals in every world championship and included Bosnian players.

1967: SKF Sweden Operations

In 1967, SKF Sweden started operations in Bosnia.

1972: Volkswagen Factory in Sarajevo

In 1972, Volkswagen began operations in Sarajevo as part of TAS, a car factory.

1975: Coca-Cola Operations

In 1975, Coca-Cola began operating in Bosnia.

1976: Borac Handball Club Wins European Cup

In 1976, the Borac handball club won the European Cup.

1978: Marijan Beneš Wins World Title

In 1978, middle-weight boxer Marijan Beneš won the World Title against Elisha Obed from The Bahamas.

1979: Bosna Royal Basketball Club Wins European Championship

In 1979, the Bosna Royal basketball club from Sarajevo were European Champions.

1980: Turbulent Period After Tito's Death

Following Tito's death in 1980, Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced a turbulent period, marking early steps towards independence amidst a rising nationalistic climate.

1981: Beginning of Apparitions in Međugorje

It has been estimated that 30 million pilgrims have visited Međugorje since the reputed apparitions began in 1981.

February 1984: 14th Winter Olympics held in Sarajevo

From 7 to 19 February 1984, Sarajevo hosted the 14th Winter Olympics, marking the most important international sporting event in the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

1984: Sarajevo Host of Winter Olympics

In 1984, Sarajevo was the host of the Winter Olympics.

1989: Jedinstvo Aida Wins Women's European Club Championship

In 1989, the women's basketball club Jedinstvo Aida from Tuzla won the Women's European Club Championship, led by Razija Mujanović.

November 1990: Multi-Party Parliamentary Elections

In November 1990, multi-party parliamentary elections were held throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina, leading to a coalition of ethnically based parties.

1990: Yugoslavia men's national basketball team win medals

From 1963 through 1990, the Yugoslavia men's national basketball team won medals in every world championship and included Bosnian players.

1990: Forest Cover

In 1990, the forest cover of Bosnia and Herzegovina was 2,210,000 hectares.

1990: Jedinstvo Aida Wins Ronchetti Cup Final

In 1990, the women's basketball club Jedinstvo Aida from Tuzla won the Ronchetti Cup final, led by Razija Mujanović.

March 1991: Alleged Agreement on Partition

In March 1991, Serbian leader Slobodan Milošević and Croatian leader Franjo Tuđman allegedly agreed on a partition of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

October 1991: Declaration of Sovereignty

In October 1991, Bosnia and Herzegovina issued a declaration of sovereignty.

October 1991: Serb and Croat political actions

In October 1991, Serb members of parliament abandoned the central parliament in Sarajevo and formed the Assembly of the Serb People of Bosnia and Herzegovina, effectively ending the post-1990 three-ethnic coalition government.

November 1991: Proclamation of Croatian Community of Herzeg-Bosnia

On November 18, 1991, the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) branch in Bosnia and Herzegovina proclaimed the existence of the Croatian Community of Herzeg-Bosnia. The Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina declared it illegal.

1991: 1991 Census

According to the 1991 census, Bosnia and Herzegovina had a population of 4,369,319.

1991: Borac Handball Club Wins International Handball Federation Cup

In 1991, the Borac handball club won the International Handball Federation Cup.

January 1992: Establishment of Serbian Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina

On January 9, 1992, the Assembly of the Serb People of Bosnia and Herzegovina established the Serbian Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina on part of the territory.

March 1992: Declaration of Independence

On March 3, 1992, Bosnia and Herzegovina declared independence following a referendum, and Serbians boycotted it.

April 1992: International Recognition

On April 6, 1992, Bosnia and Herzegovina received international recognition.

May 1992: UN Membership

On May 22, 1992, the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina was admitted as a member state of the United Nations.

June 1992: JNA withdrawal

In June 1992, the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) officially withdrew from Bosnia and Herzegovina due to increased diplomatic pressure following Bosnia and Herzegovina's declaration of independence. However, Bosnian Serb members simply changed insignias and formed the Army of Republika Srpska (VRS).

August 1992: Renaming of Serbian Republic

In August 1992, the Serbian Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina was renamed Republika Srpska.

1992: Recognition of minority languages

In 1992, Bosnia and Herzegovina recognized several minority languages, including Albanian, Montenegrin, Czech, Italian, Hungarian, Macedonian, German, Polish, Romani, Romanian, Rusyn, Slovak, Slovene, Turkish, Ukrainian and Jewish (Yiddish and Ladino), according to the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (ECRML).

1992: Railway operations become successors of the Yugoslav Railways

In 1992, following independence from Yugoslavia, railway operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina became successors of the Yugoslav Railways within the country. Today they are operated by the Railways of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ŽFBiH) and Republika Srpska Railways (ŽRS).

1992: Republic Proclaims Independence

In 1992, following the breakup of Yugoslavia, Bosnia and Herzegovina proclaimed independence.

1992: Initial Proclamation of Independence

In 1992, upon the initial proclamation of independence, the country's official name was the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

March 1994: Washington Agreement

In March 1994, the Washington Agreement was signed, ending the Bosniak-Croat conflict and leading to the creation of a joint Bosniak-Croat Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

1994: Bosnian Chess Team Runner-Up at Chess Olympiad

In 1994, the Bosnian Chess Team achieved a runner-up position at the 31st Chess Olympiad in Moscow, featuring Grandmasters Predrag Nikolić, Ivan Sokolov and Bojan Kurajica.

July 1995: Srebrenica Massacre

In July 1995, the Srebrenica massacre occurred, resulting in the deaths of more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys. The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) ruled it as genocide.

1995: Tourism Growth Rate

According to projections by the World Tourism Organization, Bosnia and Herzegovina had the third highest tourism growth rate in the world between 1995 and 2020.

1995: Official Name Change

Following the 1995 Dayton Agreement, the official name of the country was changed to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

1995: Dnevni avaz (Daily Voice) Founded

In 1995, Dnevni avaz (Daily Voice) was founded. It is a national publication in circulation in Sarajevo.

1995: End of Bosnian War

In 1995, the Bosnian War concluded, marking the end of a period of conflict and instability in the country.

1995: Dayton Agreement

In 1995, the Dayton Agreement formally established the entities of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska, shaping the country's political structure.

1995: Dayton Agreement Implementation

In 1995, the implementation of the Dayton Agreement has focused the efforts of policymakers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the international community, on regional stabilization in the countries-successors of the former Yugoslavia.

1995: End of Bosnian War with Dayton Agreement

In late 1995, the Bosnian War ended with the signing of the Dayton Agreement.

1995: Media development guided by international donors and cooperation agencies

In the early post-war period (1995–2005), media development was guided mainly by international donors and cooperation agencies, who invested to help reconstruct, diversify, democratize and professionalize media outlets.

1995: Role of the High Representative

Since 1995, the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina has served as the chief executive officer for the international civilian presence, overseeing the country's political stability.

1995: Sarajevo Film Festival Established

The Sarajevo Film Festival was established in 1995, during the Bosnian War and has become the premier and largest film festival in the Balkans and Southeast Europe.

1996: 1996 Census

According to the 1996 World Bank Group census, Bosnia and Herzegovina had a population of 3,764,425.

1997: Expanded Powers of High Representative

Since 1997, the High Representative has had the authority to remove elected officials, influencing the political landscape.

2000: Creation of Brčko District

In 2000, the Brčko District was created out of land from both entities, functioning under a decentralized system of local government.

2000: Equal status of Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian verified

In 2000, the Constitutional Court verified the equal status of Bosnian, Serbian, and Croatian languages, ruling that the entity constitutions' provisions on language were incompatible with the state constitution. This change led to all three languages being made official in both entities.

2000: Sergej Barbarez joint-top scorer in the Bundesliga

In the 2000–01 Bundesliga season, Sergej Barbarez, who played for several clubs in the German Bundesliga, including Borussia Dortmund, Hamburger SV and Bayer Leverkusen, was joint-top scorer with 22 goals.

2001: Danis Tanović wins Academy Award for No Man's Land

In 2001, Danis Tanović's film "No Man's Land" won the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award. It highlights Bosnian filmmakers achieving international prominence.

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2003: GDP increase

In 2003 the GDP increased 10%.

2004: GDP increase

In 2004 the GDP increased 10%.

2004: Bosnia and Herzegovina Wins Gold at Summer Paralympics

In 2004, Bosnia and Herzegovina was the world champion of volleyball at the Summer Paralympics.

2004: Formation of Ministry of Defence

In 2004, the Ministry of Defence was formed.

2004: Real GDP Growth Rate

In 2004, the real GDP growth rate was 5% according to the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Statistical Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

2005: Elvir Rahimić wins the UEFA Cup with CSKA Moscow

In 2005, Elvir Rahimić, playing for Russian club CSKA Moscow, won the UEFA Cup.

2005: Unification of Armed Forces

In 2005, the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (OSBiH) were unified into a single entity, merging the Army of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Army of Republika Srpska.

2005: Media development guided by international donors and cooperation agencies

January 2006: Bosnian Communications Market Fully Liberalised

In January 2006, the Bosnian communications market was fully liberalised. Three landline telephone operators provide services predominantly in their areas but have nationwide licenses for domestic and international calls. Mobile data services including EDGE, 3G and 4G are also available.

2006: Sarajevo on Lonely Planet's Best Cities List

In 2006, Lonely Planet placed Sarajevo as #43 on its list of the best cities in the world.

2006: Formation of Air Force and Anti-Aircraft Defence

In 2006, the Air Force and Anti-Aircraft Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina was formed through the merger of elements from the Army of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska Air Force.

2006: Stećak Necropolis Sites Added to UNESCO World Heritage List

In 2006, twenty stećak necropolis sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing the significance of these medieval tombstones.

2007: First International Assistance Mission

Beginning in 2007, the Ministry of Defence began the army's first international assistance mission. The military served with ISAF peace missions to Afghanistan, Iraq and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2007: Ars Aevi Museum Founded in Sarajevo

In 2007, Ars Aevi, a museum of contemporary art that includes works by renowned world artists, was founded in Sarajevo.

2007: Stabilisation and Association Process

In 2007, European Union integration is one of the main political objectives of Bosnia and Herzegovina; it initiated the Stabilisation and Association Process

2009: The 2009 World Rafting Championship

In 2009, the Vrbas and Tara rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina both hosted The World Rafting Championship. The Tara River is popular for whitewater rafting because it contains the deepest river canyon in Europe, the Tara River Canyon.

April 2010: Membership Action Plan from NATO

On April 23, 2010, Bosnia and Herzegovina received the Membership Action Plan from NATO, which is the last step before full membership in the alliance.

April 2010: Candidate for NATO Membership

Since April 2010, Bosnia and Herzegovina has been a candidate for NATO membership.

2010: PPS GDP per capita

According to Eurostat data, Bosnia and Herzegovina's PPS GDP per capita stood at 29 per cent of the EU average in 2010.

2010: Sarajevo Nominated in Lonely Planet's "Best in Travel"

In 2010, Lonely Planet's "Best in Travel" nominated Sarajevo as one of the top ten cities to visit that year.

2011: Amel Mekić Becomes European Judo Champion

In 2011, Amel Mekić, a Bosnian judoka, became the European champion.

September 2012: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Loan

In September 2012, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was scheduled to approve a loan to Bosnia worth US$500 million to be delivered by Stand-By Arrangement.

2012: Bosnia and Herzegovina Wins Gold at Summer Paralympics

In 2012, Bosnia and Herzegovina was the world champion of volleyball at the Summer Paralympics.

2012: National Geographic names Bosnia and Herzegovina best mountain biking destination

In 2012, National Geographic recognized Bosnia and Herzegovina as the best mountain biking adventure destination. This highlights the country's appeal to adventurers and nature lovers due to its vast, untouched natural regions in the southern Alps.

2012: Sarajevo Wins Foxnomad's "Best City to Visit" Competition

In 2012, Sarajevo won travel blog Foxnomad's "Best City to Visit" competition, beating more than one hundred other cities around the entire world.

2012: Religious Denominations Survey

In 2012, a survey found that 54% of Bosnia's Muslims were non-denominational, while 38% followed Sunnism.

October 2013: 2013 Census Results

In October 2013, the census found a total population of 3,531,159 people, a drop of approximately 20% since 1991.

2013: 2013 Census Data

According to data from the 2013 census published by the Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosniaks constitute 50.1% of the population, Serbs 30.8%, Croats 15.5% and others 2.7%.

2013: Religious diversity in Bosnia and Herzegovina

According to the 2013 census, Muslims comprised 50.7% of the population, while Orthodox Christians made 30.7%, Catholic Christians 15.2%, 1.2% other and 1.1% atheist or agnostic, with the remainder not declaring or not answering the question.

2013: Hamza Alić Wins Silver Medal at European Indoor Championships

In 2013, Hamza Alić won the silver medal in shot put at the European Indoor Championships.

2013: Bosnia and Herzegovina named 9th Greatest Adventure in the World

In 2013, the Huffington Post named Bosnia and Herzegovina as the "9th Greatest Adventure in the World", citing its clean water, air, untouched forests, and abundant wildlife. The three rivers trip was highlighted as the best way to experience the Balkans.

2013: Milena Nikolić is the UEFA Women's Champions League top scorer

In 2013–14, Milena Nikolić, a member of the women's national team, was the UEFA Women's Champions League top scorer.

2013: Language Preference

In the 2013 census, 52.86% of the population considered their mother tongue Bosnian, 30.76% Serbian, 14.6% Croatian and 1.57% another language, with 0.21% not giving an answer.

February 2014: Bosnian Spring Protests

On February 4, 2014, protests known as the Bosnian Spring began in Tuzla against the government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Workers demanded action over jobs, unpaid salaries, and pensions, leading to violent clashes in multiple towns.

December 2014: International Debt

As of December 2014, the international debt was $5.1 billion.

2014: Bosnia and Herzegovina National Football Team Plays at FIFA World Cup

In 2014, the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team played at the FIFA World Cup, its first major tournament.

2014: N1 platform broadcasts as an affiliate of CNN International

Since 2014, the N1 platform has broadcast as an affiliate of CNN International, with offices in Sarajevo, Zagreb and Belgrade.

2015: Forest Ownership

In 2015, 74% of the forest area in Bosnia and Herzegovina was reported to be under public ownership and 26% private ownership.

2015: Bosnia and Herzegovina national under-16 team wins two gold medals

In 2015, the Bosnia and Herzegovina national under-16 team won two gold medals, winning both 2015 European Youth Summer Olympic Festival as well as the 2015 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship.

2015: Amel Tuka Wins Bronze Medal at IAAF World Athletics Championships

In 2015, track and field athlete Amel Tuka won a bronze medal in the 800 meters at the IAAF World Athletics Championships.

May 2016: Eurostat Conclusion on Census Methodology

In May 2016, the European Union's statistics office, Eurostat, concluded that the census methodology used by the Bosnian statistical agency is in line with international recommendations.

December 2016: Public Debt Comparison

The public debt for December 2016 was used as a comparison point in the report issued on 31 December 2017, which stated that public debt was reduced by €389.97 million compared to December 2016.

2016: Danis Tanović wins Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize for Death in Sarajevo

In 2016, Danis Tanović's film "Death in Sarajevo" won the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize. It highlights Bosnian filmmakers achieving international prominence.

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December 2017: Report on public debt

On 31 December 2017, the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina issued a report stating that public debt was reduced by €389.97 million, or more than 6%, compared to 31 December 2016. By the end of December 2017, public debt was €5.92 billion, which amounted to 35.6% of GDP.

December 2017: Registered companies revenue

As of 31 December 2017, there were 32,292 registered companies in the country, with revenues of €33.572 billion that year.

2017: Tourism Statistics

In 2017, 1,307,319 tourists visited Bosnia and Herzegovina, an increase of 13.7%, and had 2,677,125 overnight hotel stays, a 12.3% increase from the previous year. Also, 71.5% of the tourists came from foreign countries.

2017: New jobs created by foreign investment

In 2017, Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked third in the world in terms of the number of new jobs created by foreign investment, relative to the number of inhabitants.

2017: Trade and Export Statistics

In 2017, exports grew by 17% totaling €5.65 billion, and the total volume of foreign trade was €14.97 billion, a 14% increase. Imports rose by 12% to €9.32 billion. The coverage of imports by exports increased by 3% to 61%. Bosnia and Herzegovina mainly exported car seats, electricity, processed wood, aluminium and furniture, while it primarily imported crude oil, automobiles, motor oil, coal and briquettes.

2017: Foreign direct investment

In 2017, the country received €397.35 million in foreign direct investment, which equals 2.5% of GDP.

2017: Unemployment rate

In 2017, the unemployment rate was 20.5%.

2017: Exports and Imports Comparison

In 2018, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported goods worth 11.9 billion KM (€6.07 billion), which is 7.43% higher than in 2017, while imports amounted to 19.27 billion KM (€9.83 billion), which is 5.47% higher.

June 2018: Public Debt Statistics

On 30 June 2018, the public debt of Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to approximately €6.04 billion, with external debt constituting 70.56% and internal debt 29.4% of the total public indebtedness. The share of public debt in gross domestic product was 34.92%.

December 2018: Bosnian Membership Action Plan

In December 2018, NATO approved a Bosnian Membership Action Plan.

2018: Tourism Statistics

In 2018, 1,378,542 tourists visited Bosnia-Herzegovina, an increase of 12.6%, and had 2,871,004 overnight hotel stays, a 13.8% increase from the previous year. 71.8% of the tourists came from foreign countries.

2018: Computer and Internet Usage in Enterprises

In 2018, 99.5% of enterprises in Bosnia and Herzegovina used computers in their business, while 99.3% had internet connections, according to a survey by the Bosnia and Herzegovina Statistics Agency.

2018: Exports and Imports Statistics

In 2018, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported goods worth 11.9 billion KM (€6.07 billion), 7.43% higher than in 2017, while imports amounted to 19.27 billion KM (€9.83 billion), 5.47% higher.

2018: Forest Landscape Integrity Index

In 2018, Bosnia and Herzegovina had a Forest Landscape Integrity Index mean score of 5.99/10, ranking it 89th globally.

2018: Direct Foreign Investment

In 2018, Bosnia and Herzegovina received 783.4 million KM (€400.64 million) in direct foreign investment, equivalent to 2.3% of GDP.

2018: Index of Economic Freedom Ranking

In 2018, Bosnia and Herzegovina was placed 91st on the Index of Economic Freedom.

2018: Central Bank Profit

In 2018, the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina made a profit of 8,430,875 km (€4,306,347).

2018: Average Price of New Apartments

In 2018, the average price of new apartments sold in the country in the first six months was 1,639 km (€886.31) per square metre, representing a 3.5% increase from the previous year.

2018: Mergers and Acquisitions Value

In 2018, the total value of mergers and acquisitions in Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to €404.6 million.

2018: Unemployment rate

In 2018, the unemployment rate should be 19.4%.

January 2019: Deposits in Bosnian banks

On 31 January 2019, total deposits in Bosnian banks were KM 21.9 billion (€11.20 billion), representing 61.15% of nominal GDP.

2019: Index of Economic Freedom Ranking

In 2019, Bosnia and Herzegovina was placed 83rd on the Index of Economic Freedom, with a total rating of 61.9, indicating a "moderately free" country.

2019: World Bank Economic Growth Prediction

In 2019, the World Bank predicted that the economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina would grow 3.4%.

2019: Unemployment rate

In 2019, the unemployment rate should be 18.8%.

2019: Amel Tuka Wins Silver Medal at IAAF World Athletics Championships

In 2019, track and field athlete Amel Tuka won a silver medal in the 800 meters at the IAAF World Athletics Championships.

2019: Tourism Statistics

In the first seven months of 2019, 906,788 tourists visited the country, an 11.7% jump from the previous year.

2019: Exports and Imports

In the first six months of 2019, exports amounted to 5.829 billion KM (€2.98 billion), 0.1% less than in the same period of 2018, while imports amounted to 9.779 billion KM (€5.00 billion), 4.5% more than in the same period of the previous year.

2019: Foreign direct investment

In the first six months of 2019, foreign direct investment amounted to 650.1 million KM (€332.34 million).

2019: Average price of new apartments

In the second quarter of 2019, the average price of new apartments sold in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 1,606 km (€821.47) per square metre.

2019: Vatican authorizes pilgrimages

Since 2019, pilgrimages to Međugorje have been officially authorized and organized by the Vatican.

2020: Tourism Growth Rate

According to projections by the World Tourism Organization, Bosnia and Herzegovina had the third highest tourism growth rate in the world between 1995 and 2020.

2020: Jasmila Žbanić wins Golden Bear for Quo Vadis, Aida?

In 2020, Jasmila Žbanić's film "Quo Vadis, Aida?" won the Golden Bear, Academy Award and BAFTA nominated. It highlights Bosnian filmmakers achieving international prominence.

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2020: Forest Cover

In 2020, forest cover in Bosnia and Herzegovina was around 43% of the total land area, equivalent to 2,187,910 hectares.

2020: Unemployment rate

In 2020, the unemployment rate should be 18.3%.

December 2021: Internet Usage Reaches 95.55% of Population

As of December 2021, there are 3,374,094 internet users in the country, or 95.55% of the entire population.

2021: Bosnia and Herzegovina Ranked Second Highest in Press Freedom in the Region

As of 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked second highest in press freedom in the region, after Croatia, and is placed 58th internationally.

2021: Intensified Political and Ethnic Tensions

In late 2021, a report by Christian Schmidt indicated that Bosnia and Herzegovina was experiencing intensified political and ethnic tensions, raising concerns about the country's stability.