Income per Person (GDP per capita, PPP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina: 1800 to Today (and Tomorrow)

At MYRIAD, we look at the statistics of human lives to understand the material reality of existence. These figures are not mere abstractions; they represent the shifting boundaries of material possibility for generations of citizens. From the availability of calories to the quality of shelter, the average yearly economic output per person, adjusted for purchasing power, defines the tangible resources available to a society. Every value is a statistical fact about the lives actually lived, tracking how human capabilities have evolved across three centuries.

The historical arc moves steadily upward, beginning with the 1800s estimate of 2,000 intl-$. By the 1900s estimate of 4,500 intl-$, the material baseline had already doubled. This trajectory continued through the 1950s at 7,000 and the 1980s at 17,000, reflecting a profound expansion of economic reach. Projections suggest this climb will persist, extending from the 2020s standing of 38,000 intl-$ toward a 2100s projection of 116,243, illustrating a long-term transformation of the region's productive capacity.

To be born in Bosnia and Herzegovina today is to exist in a world vastly different from the 1800s estimate of 2,000 intl-$. In the 2020s, income per person (gdp per capita, ppp) in Bosnia and Herzegovina stands at 38,000 intl-$ — ranking #31 of 157 countries. This position reflects a significant leap in living standards compared to previous centuries. As these figures evolve, they reshape the very nature of a human life, expanding what is possible for the individual within the global landscape.

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