Potential labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Potential labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 49.68 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Potential labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2001–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 49.68, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 68.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 341.7 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 49.68, in 2025.
That places Bosnia and Herzegovina 60th out of 88 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Potential labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 341.7 | — |
| 2006 | 244.94 | -28.3% |
| 2007 | 203.53 | -16.9% |
| 2008 | 152.54 | -25.0% |
| 2009 | 139.89 | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 138.76 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 144.49 | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 148.86 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 151.57 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 157.02 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 155.48 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 149.27 | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 116.22 | -22.1% |
| 2018 | 113.18 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 81.36 | -28.1% |
| 2020 | 145.91 | +79.3% |
| 2021 | 56.18 | -61.5% |
| 2022 | 60.2 | +7.2% |
| 2023 | 58.26 | -3.2% |
| 2024 | 50.68 | -13.0% |
| 2025 | 49.68 | -2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 216.52 | 139.89 | 341.7 | 5 |
| 2010s | 135.62 | 81.36 | 157.02 | 10 |
| 2020s | 70.15 | 49.68 | 145.91 | 6 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,082 1000 No (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 49.68 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 341.7 in 2001.
- What is the lowest potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.68 in 2025.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 60th out of 88 countries with data for 2025.
- Is potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Potential labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. The potential labour force refers to persons not in employment who express an interest in this form of work but for whom existing conditions limit their active job search and/or their availability. This group is used to calculate alternative measures of labour underutilization. Data disaggregated by level of education are provided on the highest level of education completed, classified according to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED). Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISCED. For more information, refer to the Education and Mismatch Indicators (EMI) database description.