
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 27.5 percent as of March 2025, no change compared to the previous value of 27.5 percent. Historically, the average for Bosnia and Herzegovina from March 2007 to March 2025 is 38.21 percent. The minimum of 27.21 percent was recorded in December 2024, while the maximum of 46.1 percent was reached in February 2013.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Statistical System in BiH
Recent values | Bosnia and Herzegovina: Unemployment rate, percent |
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2025  Mar | 27.5 |
2025  Feb | 27.5 |
2025  Jan | 27.34 |
2024  Dec | 27.21 |
2024  Nov | 27.25 |
2024  Oct | 27.34 |
2024  Sep | 27.52 |
2024  Aug | 28.01 |
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Definition: The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
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Labor force | 1.38 | 2023 | million people |
Unemployment rate | 10.72 | 2024 | percent |
Female unemployment | 12.45 | 2023 | percent |
Male unemployment | 8.98 | 2023 | percent |
Youth unemployment | 26.52 | 2023 | percent |
Labor force participation | 49.99 | 2023 | percent |
Labor force: percent female | 41.45 | 2023 | percent |
Female labor force participation | 40.53 | 2023 | percent |
Male labor force participation | 59.89 | 2023 | percent |
Self-employment | 24.78 | 2022 | percent |
Informal employment | 14.30 | 2020 | percent |
Employment | 0.85 | 3/2025 | million employed people |
Unemployment rate | 27.50 | 3/2025 | percent |
Labor cost | 239.70 | 4/2025 | index points |