Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens most concerned about cost of living, high prices, and corruption

(Patria) - Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, and North Macedonia are most concerned about the cost of living and rising prices, followed by corruption and the general political situation. In Serbia, the primary concern is corruption.

This is shown by data collected through direct household interviews with respondents from May 10 to July 7, 2025, conducted by the International Republican Institute (IRI).

For each country, the five most pressing concerns for the surveyed citizens were identified. In addition to these, citizens also mentioned the healthcare system, illegal drugs, natural disasters, pensions, and others to a lesser extent.


Graph: RSE

Bosnia and Herzegovina
‣ Cost of living, high prices 24%
‣ Corruption 21%
‣ Political situation 12%
‣ Unemployment 10%
‣ Crime and security 4%

Kosovo
‣ Cost of living, high prices 45%
‣ Corruption 6%
‣ Political situation 6%
‣ Unemployment 19%
‣ Emigration 3%

Montenegro
‣ Cost of living, high prices 38%
‣ Corruption 7%
‣ Unemployment 11%
‣ Crime and security 6%
‣ General economy 5%

North Macedonia
‣ Cost of living, high prices 36%
‣ Corruption 14%
‣ Unemployment 8%
‣ General economy 4%
‣ Poverty 5%

Serbia
‣ Cost of living, high prices 23%
‣ Corruption 29%
‣ Political situation 9%
‣ Internal conflicts 7%
‣ Kosovo issue 4%

The sample of respondents in BiH consisted of 1,219 adults, in Kosovo 1,164, in North Macedonia 1,221, Montenegro 1,020, and Serbia 1,216.

The results of this research were published by Radio Free Europe (RSE).