Share of women in ministerial positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Share of women in ministerial positions was 11.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of women in ministerial positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2005–2024
Source: IPU via World Bank; UN Women via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of women in ministerial positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 11.1%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 50.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of women in ministerial positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 22.2% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2008.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 149th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of women in ministerial positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11.1% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2012 | 6.3% | — |
| 2014 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | — |
| 2016 | 22.2% | — |
| 2018 | 22.2% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 22.2% | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 18.8% | -15.6% |
| 2022 | 11.1% | -40.7% |
| 2023 | 11.1% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 11.1% | +0.0% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 11.1% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 17.9%, 62% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 11.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29.5%, 38% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.5% | 0.0% | 11.1% | 2 |
| 2010s | 10.4% | 0.0% | 22.2% | 7 |
| 2020s | 13.0% | 11.1% | 18.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
More gender data for Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 372.3 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.27 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 2,642 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 2,642 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.7178 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 11,659 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 12,443 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 11,698 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 12,486 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 11,794 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of women in ministerial positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Share of women in ministerial positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 11.1% in 2024, according to IPU via World Bank; UN Women via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of women in ministerial positions recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 22.2% in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of women in ministerial positions recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2008.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for share of women in ministerial positions?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 149th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from IPU via World Bank; UN Women via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of women in ministerial positions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Deputy prime ministers and prime ministers or heads of government that hold ministerial portfolios are included, vice-presidents and heads of governmental or public agencies are excluded.