The region has historically benefitted from and economically relied on agriculture, trade, as well as mineral deposits.
The Central Bosnia Canton is the fifth largest of ten and its share of the national population is slightly below average.
[3] In April 2022, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction recognized the region in a climate resilience initiative.
The Croats form a majority in the municipalities of Busovača, Dobretići, Kreševo, Kiseljak and Vitez.
[5] Una-Sana Central Bosnia Posavina Herzegovina-Neretva Tuzla West Herzegovina Zenica-Doboj Sarajevo Bosnian Podrinje Canton 10 Una-Sana Central Bosnia Posavina Herzegovina-Neretva Tuzla West Herzegovina Zenica-Doboj Sarajevo Bosnian Podrinje Canton 10