Researchers per million inhabitants (FTE) in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Researchers per million inhabitants (FTE) was 705.16 FTE in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Researchers per million inhabitants in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2003–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in FTE.
Analysis
In 2024, researchers per million inhabitants in Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at 705.16 FTE. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 148.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, researchers per million inhabitants in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 705.16 FTE in 2024 and was at its lowest, 55.35 FTE, in 2003.
That places Bosnia and Herzegovina 66th out of 103 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Researchers per million inhabitants (FTE) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | FTE | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 55.35 FTE | — |
| 2004 | 57.25 FTE | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 61.49 FTE | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 164.44 FTE | +167.4% |
| 2007 | 184.21 FTE | +12.0% |
| 2012 | 155.75 FTE | -15.5% |
| 2013 | 228.01 FTE | +46.4% |
| 2014 | 283.74 FTE | +24.4% |
| 2015 | 353.67 FTE | +24.6% |
| 2016 | 406.86 FTE | +15.0% |
| 2017 | 471.51 FTE | +15.9% |
| 2018 | 459.76 FTE | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 451.01 FTE | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 446.12 FTE | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 445.69 FTE | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 540.15 FTE | +21.2% |
| 2023 | 669.77 FTE | +24.0% |
| 2024 | 705.16 FTE | +5.3% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 705.16 FTE is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 758.01 FTE, 93% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 705.16 FTE is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,675 FTE, 19% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Researchers per million inhabitants (FTE) in Bosnia and Herzegovina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +167.4% | 61.49 FTE | 164.44 FTE |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 104.55 FTE | 55.35 FTE | 184.21 FTE | 5 |
| 2010s | 351.29 FTE | 155.75 FTE | 471.51 FTE | 8 |
| 2020s | 561.38 FTE | 445.69 FTE | 705.16 FTE | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Frequently asked questions
- What is researchers per million inhabitants in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Researchers per million inhabitants in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 705.16 FTE in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest researchers per million inhabitants recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 705.16 FTE in 2024.
- What is the lowest researchers per million inhabitants recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.35 FTE in 2003.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for researchers per million inhabitants?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 66th out of 103 countries with data for 2024.
- Is researchers per million inhabitants rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 148.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Researchers per million inhabitants (FTE). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release