Quality of life comparison
If you lived in Hong Kong instead of Bosnia and Herzegovina, you would:
Health
live 5.6 years longer
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the average life expectancy is 78 years (75 years for men, 81 years for women) as of 2022. In Hong Kong, that number is 84 years (81 years for men, 86 years for women) as of 2022.
Economy
make 3.2 times more money
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a GDP per capita of $19,900 as of 2023, while in Hong Kong, the GDP per capita is $64,400 as of 2023.
be 62.3% less likely to be unemployed
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, 10.4% of adults are unemployed as of 2023. In Hong Kong, that number is 3.9% as of 2023.
be 17.8% more likely to live below the poverty line
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, 16.9% live below the poverty line as of 2015. In Hong Kong, however, that number is 19.9% as of 2016.
pay a 50.0% higher top tax rate
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a top tax rate of 10.0% as of 2016. In Hong Kong, the top tax rate is 15.0% as of 2016.
Life
be 51.1% less likely to die during infancy
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, approximately 5.2 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In Hong Kong, on the other hand, 2.5 children do as of 2022.
Basic Needs
be 22.4% more likely to have internet access
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, approximately 76.0% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In Hong Kong, about 93.0% do as of 2021.
Geography
see 36.6 times more coastline
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a total of 20 km of coastline. In Hong Kong, that number is 733 km.
The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook, Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong: At a glance
How big is Hong Kong compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina? See an in-depth size comparison.