🇧🇴 Bolivia
Bolivia (South America) has a population of 12,581,843 (2025), ranking 78 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Bolivia: $5,148 /inh. (2025), ranking 137 out of 211. Economic growth is -1.6 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 19.5 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Bolivia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186).
Weaknesses – Bolivia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Reserves in months of imports (171/177), GDP growth (203/211), GDP per capita growth (203/211).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Bolivia has $5,148 /inh., below the regional median (South America: $9,123 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Bolivia has 3 %, below the regional median (South America: 6.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Bolivia has 19.5 %, above the regional median (South America: 4.8 %).
- GDP growth: Bolivia has -1.6 %, below the regional median (South America: 2.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 9.5 % | 2021 | 50 of 211 |
| GDP | $64.8B | 2025 | 89 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $162B | 2025 | 90 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $2,657 /inh. | 2021 | 127 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $12,873 /inh. | 2025 | 130 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $5,148 /inh. | 2025 | 137 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $4,420 /inh. | 2025 | 137 of 205 |
| GDP growth | -1.6 % | 2025 | 203 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | -2.9 % | 2025 | 203 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lending interest rate | 10.2 % | 2025 | 60 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 57.6 % | 2025 | 89 of 164 |
| Official exchange rate | 6.91 LCU/$ | 2025 | 116 of 211 |
| Real interest rate | -8.1 % | 2025 | 141 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 19.5 % | 2025 | 180 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 19.9 % | 2025 | 197 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 78.6 % | 2025 | 11 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 76.3 % | 2025 | 12 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 5 % | 2025 | 26 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 3 % | 2025 | 38 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 66.3 % | 2025 | 38 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 24.7 % | 2025 | 73 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 19.8 % | 2025 | 83 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 55.5 % | 2025 | 104 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-technology exports | 8.8 % | 2024 | 76 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -0.7 % | 2025 | 94 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $9.7B | 2025 | 107 of 205 |
| Services exports | $1.3B | 2025 | 128 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 21.4 % | 2024 | 148 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 47 % | 2024 | 156 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 25.5 % | 2024 | 158 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official development aid received | 1.5 % | 2023 | 86 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 1.9 % | 2025 | 109 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $526.8M | 2025 | 120 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $243M | 2020 | 127 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 323,300 arr. | 2020 | 148 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 0.8 % | 2025 | 152 of 201 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget balance | 1.2 % | 2007 | 26 of 158 |
| Central government debt | 68.3 % | 2001 | 78 of 109 |
| Tax revenue | 17 % | 2007 | 79 of 161 |
| Government final consumption | 16.5 % | 2024 | 93 of 187 |
| Central government spending | 21.8 % | 2007 | 102 of 160 |
| Military spending | 1.2 % | 2025 | 112 of 165 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 9.6 % | 2007 | 138 of 159 |
| Research and development spending | 0.1 % | 2021 | 140 of 155 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 32.5 % | 2024 | 34 of 121 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 51.8 % | 2025 | 72 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $579.9M | 2025 | 158 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 0.5 months | 2025 | 171 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry (including construction) | 31.3 % | 2024 | 49 of 205 |
| Household final consumption | 69.6 % | 2024 | 64 of 189 |
| Manufacturing | 13.1 % | 2024 | 66 of 201 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8.8 % | 2024 | 81 of 203 |
| Services | 53.4 % | 2024 | 129 of 202 |
| Gross savings | 13.8 % | 2024 | 139 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 17.9 % | 2024 | 145 of 185 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with an official ID | 98.7 % | 2024 | 30 of 145 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 100.4 per 100 women | 2025 | 71 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.1 % | 2025 | 71 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 29.4 % | 2025 | 72 of 213 |
| Population | 12,581,843 inhab. | 2025 | 78 of 213 |
| Urban population | 71.6 % | 2025 | 81 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 64.8 % | 2025 | 99 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 91.9 % | 2016 | 108 of 178 |
| Age dependency ratio | 54.3 per 100 | 2025 | 115 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 5.7 % | 2025 | 137 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.9 % | 2025 | 143 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104.2 per 100 girls | 2024 | 144 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 24.7 yrs | 2023 | 159 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male suicide rate | 8.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 48 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 5.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 53 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 58 of 183 |
| Birth rate | 21 per 1,000 | 2024 | 63 of 213 |
| Population growth | 1.35 % | 2025 | 73 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 2.52 children/woman | 2024 | 74 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 62.8 yrs | 2023 | 100 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 15.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 102 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 14.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 107 of 194 |
| Death rate | 7.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 108 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 21.1 per 100,000 | 2019 | 127 of 188 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 68.7 yrs | 2024 | 160 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 71.3 yrs | 2024 | 160 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 66.3 yrs | 2024 | 161 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.4 % | 2024 | 73 of 152 |
| Health expenditure | 6.9 % | 2023 | 84 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 27.3 % | 2023 | 92 of 191 |
| Physicians | 1.28 per 1,000 | 2021 | 109 of 193 |
| Hospital beds | 1.5 per 1,000 | 2023 | 127 of 190 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 93.4 % | 2024 | 137 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 19.5 % | 2024 | 141 of 167 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 114 per 100,000 | 2024 | 147 of 206 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.62 per 1,000 | 2021 | 150 of 196 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 71.6 % | 2024 | 157 of 211 |
| Measles vaccination | 67 % | 2024 | 171 of 191 |
| Open defecation | 7.1 % | 2024 | 175 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes prevalence | 3.4 % | 2024 | 9 of 207 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 27.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 44 of 190 |
| Tobacco use among men | 20.6 % | 2024 | 49 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 12.3 % | 2024 | 51 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 4.1 % | 2024 | 67 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 25.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 113 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 3.8 L/person | 2024 | 115 of 202 |
| Obesity among adult men | 23.4 % | 2024 | 125 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 29.7 % | 2024 | 132 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 35.9 % | 2024 | 138 of 196 |
| Average height of men | 166.8 cm | 2014 | 152 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 153.9 cm | 2014 | 182 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 65 % | 2022 | 17 of 112 |
| Frequent prayer | 82.7 % | 2022 | 20 of 80 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.74 | 2003 | 25 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 88.9 % | 2020 | 39 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 84 % | 2022 | 46 of 114 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 9.6 % | 2020 | 66 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1.5 % | 2020 | 72 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 104 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.22 | 2003 | 121 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 1.5 % | 2024 | 159 of 212 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.21 | 2003 | 163 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0 % | 2020 | 181 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 30.6 % | 2024 | 50 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 2.1 % | 2024 | 78 of 169 |
| Gini index | 40.9 | 2024 | 133 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 5.4 % | 2024 | 140 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of land borders | 7,252 km | 2026 | 14 of 230 |
| Total area | 1,098,580 km² | 2024 | 27 of 212 |
| Land area | 1,087,959 km² | 2024 | 27 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 5 countries | 2026 | 31 of 223 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Population density | 11.4 inh./km² | 2024 | 197 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -16.7 ° | 2026 | 205 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Highest point | 6,542 m | 2026 | 12 of 229 |
| Average elevation | 1,192 m | 2026 | 21 of 166 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 25,130 m³/inh. | 2022 | 26 of 181 |
| Lowest point | 90 m | 2026 | 26 of 228 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,146 mm | 2022 | 82 of 180 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 30.9 % | 2025 | 34 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 50.2 % | 2024 | 58 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 36.1 % | 2024 | 108 of 207 |
| Arable land | 5.6 % | 2024 | 130 of 204 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.85 | 2025 | 39 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.41 | 2025 | 59 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.77 | 2025 | 62 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.39 | 2025 | 70 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.61 | 2025 | 70 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.35 | 2025 | 88 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.68 | 2025 | 100 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.58 | 2025 | 48 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.81 | 2025 | 73 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.8 | 2025 | 82 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.74 | 2025 | 89 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.74 | 2025 | 91 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.68 | 2025 | 94 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.58 | 2025 | 96 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.7 | 2025 | 97 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.7 | 2025 | 104 of 174 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.17 | 2025 | 115 of 203 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.27 | 2025 | 123 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.16 | 2025 | 128 of 205 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.28 | 2025 | 129 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.76 | 2025 | 131 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 28 pts | 2024 | 133 of 179 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -1.57 | 2025 | 152 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.62 | 2025 | 155 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -1.19 | 2025 | 179 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -1.22 | 2025 | 184 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.35 | 2025 | 187 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 50.8 % | 2025 | 4 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 27.1 % | 2016 | 90 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 21.4 % | 2025 | 97 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,952 | 2025 | 105 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | No complete prohibition | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 81.3 /100 | 2025 | 10 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 86.8 /100 | 2025 | 58 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 76.3 /100 | 2025 | 70 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 78.3 /100 | 2025 | 75 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 89 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 14.1 pts | 2025 | 24 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible with a medical diagnosis | 2025 | 24 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Civil union only | 2025 | 12 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Sexual orientation and gender identity mentioned | 2025 | 6 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 4.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 120 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 42.8 % | 2008 | 54 of 78 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 45.1 % | 2016 | 93 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 23.2 % | 2016 | 108 of 150 |
| Maternal mortality | 146 per 100,000 | 2023 | 143 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 64.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 165 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 81.1 % | 2019 | 166 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $1,078 | 2024 | 45 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $362 | 2024 | 71 of 168 |
| Trade union membership rate | 12 % | 2019 | 89 of 137 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 38.4 % | 2021 | 125 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 3.3 /10 | 2024 | 136 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 14.5 % | 2023 | 60 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 3 yrs | 2026 | 143 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 14 yrs | 2025 | 8 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voting compulsory by law | 2026 | 27 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Bolivia?
Bolivia has about 12,581,843 inhabitants (2025), ranking 78 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Bolivia?
GDP per capita is $5,148 /inh. (2025): Bolivia ranks 137 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Bolivia?
Annual inflation is 19.5 % (2025); Bolivia ranks 180 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Bolivia?
The unemployment rate is 3 % (2025); Bolivia ranks 38 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Bolivia stand in its region (South America)?
GDP per capita: Bolivia has $5,148 /inh., below the regional median (South America: $9,123 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Bolivia come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.