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Bosnia and Herzegovina at the United Nations

Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg by Mladen Kolobarić (Public domain) — Wikimedia Commons
Admitted
1992-05-22
ISO 3166-1
BA / BIH
Admitted by
A/RES/46/237

International organisations

Every organisation this state belongs to that is compiled here, with the date it joined. Membership is resolved against this site’s own list of member states rather than taken from a query.

OrganisationJoined
United Nations 1992-05-22

Service on principal organs

Elected terms as recorded by the Dag Hammarskjöld Library. A year marked pending is one the Library publishes as a partial list because its elections have not yet been held.

Economic and Social Council

2017

Human Rights Council

2009 2008 2007

Security Council

2011 2010

Permanent mission

Mission
Permanent Mission of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations
Address
Permanent Mission of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the, United Nations, 211 East 43rd Street, Unit 1701, New York, NY 10017
National holiday
Independence Day, 1 March
Accredited diplomats
6

Accredited diplomats

The numbers

IndicatorLatestYearSince 1991
Adult literacy rate 96.99 2013
CO2 emissions per capita 6.44936 2024
GDP 3.26e+10 2025
GNI per capita 9,940 2025
Life expectancy at birth 78.044 2024
Military expenditure (% of GDP) 0.74708 2024
Net official development assistance received 3.07688e+08 2023
Population 3.1401e+06 2025
Refugees hosted (UNHCR mandate) 586 2025
Refugees originating (UNHCR mandate) 24,653 2025

World Bank, World Development Indicators, CC BY 4.0. The sparkline shows the shape of each run from its first reported year; the number beside it carries the magnitude, and there is deliberately no axis on it.

General Debate statements

34 statements to the General Debate since 1992, 73,288 words in all. The longest was 2025, at 3,485 words, delivered by Željko Komšić.

Of the 32 statements since 1994 whose speaker’s post the record gives: President ×12, Chairman of the Presidency ×7, Minister for Foreign Affairs ×6, UN Representative ×2. Earlier years are excluded because UN records do not consistently identify a speaker’s post before 1994, and counting those years as though they did would make any state look as though it sent nobody senior.

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Emblems and location

Coat of arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Coat of arms. Coat of arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg by See File history below for details (Public domain) — Wikimedia Commons
Location of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Location. Bosnia and Herzegovina (orthographic projection).svg by Marcos Elias de Oliveira Júnior (Public domain) — Wikimedia Commons

Treaties joined

153 actions recorded by the Secretary-General as depositary. Only treaties whose participant counts match the depositary’s own stated totals contribute rows.

TreatySignedRatified or acceded
Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations - 1 Sep 1993 d
Optional Protocol to the Convention on Special Missions concerning the compulsory settlement of disputes - 12 Jan 1994 d
Optional Protocol to the Convention on Special Missions concerning the compulsory settlement of disputes - 12 Jan 1994 d
Vienna Convention on the Representation of States in their Relations with International Organizations of a Universal Character - 1 Sep 1993 d
Vienna Convention on the Representation of States in their Relations with International Organizations of a Universal Character - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the Specialized Agencies - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the Specialized Agencies - 1 Sep 1993 d
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations - 1 Sep 1993 d
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations - 1 Sep 1993 d
Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, concerning Acquisition of Nationality - 12 Jan 1994 d
Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, concerning Acquisition of Nationality - 12 Jan 1994 d
Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, concerning the Compulsory Settlement of Disputes - 1 Sep 1993 d
Vienna Convention on Consular Relations - 1 Sep 1993 d
Vienna Convention on Consular Relations - 1 Sep 1993 d
Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations concerning Acquisition of Nationality 12 Jan 1994 d -
Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations concerning the Compulsory Settlement of Disputes 12 Jan 1994 d -
Convention on special missions - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on special missions - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide - 29 Dec 1992 d
Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide - 29 Dec 1992 d
International Convention against Apartheid in Sports - 1 Sep 1993 d
International Convention against Apartheid in Sports - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the Rights of the Child - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the Rights of the Child - 1 Sep 1993 d
Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty 7 Sep 2000 16 Mar 2001
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families - 13 Dec 1996 a
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 29 Jul 2009 12 Mar 2010
International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance 6 Feb 2007 30 Mar 2012
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination - 16 Jul 1993 d
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination - 16 Jul 1993 d
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - 1 Sep 1993 d
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - 1 Sep 1993 d
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - 1 Sep 1993 d
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - 1 Sep 1993 d
Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1 Mar 1995 1 Mar 1995
Convention on the non-applicability of statutory limitations to war crimes and crimes against humanity - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the non-applicability of statutory limitations to war crimes and crimes against humanity - 1 Sep 1993 d
International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid - 1 Sep 1993 d
International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment - 1 Sep 1993 d
Constitution of the World Health Organization - 10 Sep 1992 A
WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control - 10 Jul 2009 a
Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness - 13 Dec 1996 a
Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees - 1 Sep 1993 d
Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on psychotropic substances - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on psychotropic substances - 1 Sep 1993 d
United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances - 1 Sep 1993 d
United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances - 1 Sep 1993 d
United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods - 12 Jan 1994 d
Convention on the Limitation Period in the International Sale of Goods - 12 Jan 1994 d
Agreement establishing the International Fund for Agricultural Development - 18 Mar 1994 a
Constitution of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization - 1 Oct 1992 a
Customs Convention on the Temporary Importation of Commercial Road Vehicles - 12 Jan 1994 d
European Convention on Customs Treatment of Pallets used in International Transport - 12 Jan 1994 d
Customs Convention on the International Transport of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets (TIR Convention) - 1 Sep 1993 d
International Convention on the Harmonization of Frontier Controls of Goods - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention concerning Customs Facilities for Touring - 1 Sep 1993 d
Customs Convention on the Temporary Importation of Private Road Vehicles - 1 Sep 1993 d
Customs Convention on Containers - 12 Jan 1994 d
Convention on the Taxation of Road Vehicles for Private Use in International Traffic - 12 Jan 1994 d
Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR) - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the Taxation of Road Vehicles engaged in International Goods Transport - 12 Jan 1994 d
Convention on the Taxation of Road Vehicles Engaged in International Passenger Transport - 12 Jan 1994 d
Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) - 1 Sep 1993 d
European Agreement on Road Markings - 12 Jan 1994 d
Agreement concerning the adoption of harmonized technical United Nations Regulations for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted and/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the basis of these United Nations Regulations - 12 Jan 1994 d
European Agreement concerning the Work of Crews of Vehicles Engaged in International Road Transport (AETR) - 12 Jan 1994 d
Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be used for such Carriage (ATP) 1 - 12 Jan 1994 d
European Agreement supplementing the Convention on road traffic opened for signature at Vienna on 8 November 1968 - 1 Sep 1993 d
European Agreement supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals - 12 Jan 1994 d
Protocol on Road Markings, additional to the European Agreement supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals - 12 Jan 1994 d
Convention on the contract for the international carriage of passengers and luggage by road (CVR) - 12 Jan 1994 d
Agreement on minimum requirements for the issue and validity of driving permits (APC) - 12 Jan 1994 d
European Agreement on main international traffic arteries (AGR) - 1 Sep 1993 d
Declaration on the construction of main international traffic arteries - 1 Sep 1993 d
European Agreement on Main International Railway Lines (AGC) - 1 Sep 1993 d
European Agreement on Main Inland Waterways of International Importance (AGN) - 10 Mar 2008 a
Convention on the International Maritime Organization - 16 Jul 1993 A
Agreement for Facilitating the International Circulation of Visual and Auditory Materials of an Educational, Scientific and Cultural Character - 12 Jan 1994 d
Agreement for Facilitating the International Circulation of Visual and Auditory Materials of an Educational, Scientific and Cultural Character - 12 Jan 1994 d
Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials - 1 Sep 1993 d
Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials - 1 Sep 1993 d
International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organisations 12 Jan 1994 d 19 Feb 2009
Convention for the Protection of Producers of Phonograms against Unauthorized Duplication of their Phonograms 12 Jan 1994 d 19 Feb 2009
Protocol to the Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials of 22 November 1950 - 1 Sep 1993 d
Protocol to the Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials of 22 November 1950 - 1 Sep 1993 d
International Agreement for the Establishment of the University for Peace - 1 Sep 1993 d
International Agreement for the Establishment of the University for Peace - 1 Sep 1993 d
Statutes of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology - 1 Feb 2005 a
International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, 2015 - 20 Feb 2024 a
Convention on the Political Rights of Women - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the Political Rights of Women - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on Consent to Marriage, Minimum Age for Marriage and Registration of Marriages - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on Consent to Marriage, Minimum Age for Marriage and Registration of Marriages - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the International Right of Correction - 12 Jan 1994 d
Convention on the International Right of Correction - 12 Jan 1994 d
Protocol amending the Slavery Convention signed at Geneva on 25 September 1926 - 1 Sep 1993 d
Protocol amending the Slavery Convention signed at Geneva on 25 September 1926 - 1 Sep 1993 d
Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 17 Jul 2000 11 Apr 2002
International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism 11 Nov 2001 10 Jun 2003
United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime 12 Dec 2000 24 Apr 2002
Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Criminal Court - 24 Jan 2012 a
United Nations Convention against Corruption 16 Sep 2005 26 Oct 2006
International Convention Against the Taking of Hostages - 1 Sep 1993 d
International Convention Against the Taking of Hostages - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel - 11 Aug 2003 a
International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings - 11 Aug 2003 a
Convention on the Territorial Sea and the Contiguous Zone - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the Territorial Sea and the Contiguous Zone - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the High Seas - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the High Seas - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on Fishing and Conservation of the Living Resources of the High Seas - 12 Jan 1994 d
Convention on Fishing and Conservation of the Living Resources of the High Seas - 12 Jan 1994 d
Convention on the Continental Shelf - 12 Jan 1994 d
Convention on the Continental Shelf - 12 Jan 1994 d
Optional Protocol of Signature concerning the Compulsory Settlement of Disputes - 12 Jan 1994 d
Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards - 1 Sep 1993 d
European Convention on International Commercial Arbitration - 1 Sep 1993 d
European Convention on International Commercial Arbitration - 1 Sep 1993 d
Vienna Convention on succession of States in respect of treaties - 22 Jul 1993 d
Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties between States and International Organizations or between International Organizations 12 Jan 1994 d -
Agreement on Succession Issues 29 Jun 2001 15 May 2002
Convention relating to the distribution of programme-carrying signals transmitted by satellite - 12 Jan 1994 d
Convention relating to the distribution of programme-carrying signals transmitted by satellite - 12 Jan 1994 d
Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons which may be deemed to be Excessively Injurious or to have Indiscriminate Effects (with Protocols I, II and III) - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons which may be deemed to be Excessively Injurious or to have Indiscriminate Effects (with Protocols I, II and III) - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction 16 Jan 1997 25 Feb 1997
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty 24 Sep 1996 26 Oct 2006
Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction 3 Dec 1997 8 Sep 1998
Convention on Cluster Munitions 3 Dec 2008 7 Sep 2010
Arms Trade Treaty 25 Sep 2013 25 Sep 2014
Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution - 1 Sep 1993 d
Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution - 1 Sep 1993 d
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa - 26 Aug 2002 a
Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters - 1 Oct 2008 a
Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade - 19 Mar 2007 a
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants 23 May 2001 30 Mar 2010
Protocol on Civil Liability and Compensation for Damage Caused by the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents on Transboundary Waters to the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes and to the 1992 Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents 21 May 2003 -
Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer - 1 Sep 1993 d
Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer - 1 Sep 1993 d
Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal - 16 Mar 2001 a
Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context - 14 Dec 2009 a
Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes - 3 Dec 2009 a
Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents - 20 Feb 2013 a
Convention on Biological Diversity - 26 Aug 2002 a

Recorded votes

ResolutionDateVote
A/RES/80/282 - yes
A/RES/80/286 - yes
A/RES/80/296 - yes
A/RES/80/293 B - yes
A/RES/80/294 - yes
A/RES/80/293 A - yes
A/RES/80/297 - yes
A/RES/80/299 - yes

Provenance

Every fact on this page, with where it came from and how sure we are.

AttributeValueSourceConfidenceFetched
iso2BA wikidata 1.02026-08-26T06:55:17.904115+00:00
iso3BIH wikidata 1.02026-08-26T06:55:17.904120+00:00
m4970 un_sdg 1.02026-08-26T06:55:41.140584+00:00
nameBosnia and Herzegovina wikidata 1.02026-08-26T06:55:17.904102+00:00
un_admission_date1992-05-22 wikidata 1.02026-08-26T06:55:17.904108+00:00
unsd_nameBosnia and Herzegovina un_sdg 1.02026-08-26T06:55:41.140595+00:00

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