Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 3.1 million people (UN estimate), the 132nd most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1992Population: 132nd
Bosnia and Herzegovinaボスニア・ヘルツェゴビナ
Region
Southern Europe, Europe
Population
about 3.1 million (132nd)
Area
51,209 km² (123rd)
UN member since
May 22, 1992
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Bosnia and Herzegovina in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 3.1 million, the 132nd most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/39 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 51,209 km², the 123rd largest of the 193. That is about 1/7 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 61.
Joining the United Nations
Bosnia and Herzegovina joined the United Nations on May 22, 1992.
That was 36 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Croatia, Slovenia.
Think about it
Q1Compare Bosnia and Herzegovina’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Bosnia and Herzegovina on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Bosnia and Herzegovina, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 14 UN member states in Southern Europe. The one with the most people is Italy.