The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to experience strong investment growth, according to the latest data from the Federal Statistical Office (FZS). Total investments in the Federation of BiH in 2024 increased by 10.2% compared to 2023, marking the continuation of a highly positive trend over the past three years.
Official figures show that total realized investments last year amounted to more than six billion BAM—specifically 6,105,834,000 convertible marks—representing a 10.2% increase from 2023, when investments stood at 5,539,538,000 BAM. Based on previous statistical patterns, nearly one-quarter of these investments are made annually in Sarajevo Canton alone.
Adnan Jašarević, Director of the Cantonal Agency for Attracting Investments and Privatization of Sarajevo Canton, commented on the new data from the Federal Statistical Office, emphasizing that the results are encouraging and reflect the impact of measures to improve the business climate and a systematic approach to attracting investment. These efforts, he said, are contributing significantly to positive trends not only in Sarajevo Canton but across the entire Federation.
“It is important to highlight that half of these investments relate to the purchase of machinery and equipment, which speaks to their high-quality nature. Of course, many factors influence entrepreneurs’ willingness to expand investments or launch new business operations—from government stability and economic reforms that facilitate business, to proactive efforts in investment promotion and international networking. For us, this is not a surprise, but it is a strong encouragement to continue our work and strengthen everything that makes us an even more attractive and reliable investment destination,” Jašarević added.
He also noted that once statistical data broken down by cantons becomes available—expected in the last quarter of the year—precise amounts and growth rates for Sarajevo Canton will be published. Still, he fully expects the continuation of this positive trend.
According to earlier FZS data, investments in Sarajevo Canton grew by as much as 13% in 2023 compared to the previous year, when total investments surpassed 1.3 billion BAM—a record high for the past decade.
