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Sarajevo

Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Population
275,524
Area
142 km²

Investment Overview

Sarajevo combines capital-city institutions, services talent and regional connectivity.

Talent & Demographics Population: 275,524
Labor Force
126,000
Unemployment Rate
13.0%
Average Age
41.3
University Graduates
30,000
Vocational Graduates
22,000
Higher Education Share
32%
Secondary Education Share
N/A
Primary or Lower Education Share
N/A

Talent & Demographics Snapshot

Connectivity Airport: Sarajevo International Airport
Nearest Airport
Sarajevo International Airport
Airport Distance
10 km
Closest Capital Cities
Belgrade 290 km; Zagreb 400 km; Split 240 km
Transport Links
Airport, rail, regional road network
  • Highway Access
  • Rail Connection
  • Port Access
Utilities & Digital Infrastructure Gas network: YES
Electricity Reliability
98.2%
Broadband Coverage
89%
Avg. Internet Speed
58 Mbps
Utility Operators
EPBiH, water utility, telecom operators
  • Industrial Water Supply
  • Natural Gas Access

Utilities & Digital Infrastructure Snapshot

Costs & Business Environment Avg. gross wage: €820/mo
Avg. Industrial Rent
€4.8/m²/mo
Avg. Office Rent
€11/m²/mo
Avg. Gross Wage
€820/mo
Corporate Tax Rate
10%
Electricity Cost
€0.14/kWh

Costs & Business Environment Snapshot

Investment & Economy
Foreign Direct Investment
N/A
FDI per Capita
N/A
Gross Value Added
N/A
GVA per Capita
N/A
Real Estate & Zoning Industrial zones: NO
Industrial Zones
2
Available Land
95 hectares
Avg. Land Price
€62/m²
Business Parks
YES
  • Greenfield Sites
  • Brownfield Sites

Real Estate & Zoning Snapshot

Quality of Life Universities: 2
Hospitals
9
Universities
2
International Schools
3
Air Quality Index
90
Green Space per Capita
24 m²

Quality of Life Snapshot

Local Government Capacity Investor office: YES
Avg. Permit Time
48 days
Response Time
5 days
  • Investor Office
  • English Support
  • Incentives Available

Local Government Capacity Snapshot