Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Bolivia
Bolivia: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 20.96 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Bolivia, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Bolivia is 20.96, measured in 2027. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 33.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Bolivia peaked at 32.64 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 20.96, in 2027.
Bolivia ranks 179th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 31 | — |
| 1991 | 30.67 | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 30.71 | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 30.48 | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 30.2 | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 29.91 | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 29.66 | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 29.34 | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 29.51 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 29.68 | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 29.85 | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 30.02 | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 30.19 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 30.36 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 30.53 | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 30.71 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 30.88 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 31.05 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 31.23 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 31.4 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 31.58 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 31.75 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 31.93 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 32.11 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 32.28 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 32.46 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 32.64 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 31.37 | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 28.2 | -10.1% |
| 2019 | 25.84 | -8.4% |
| 2020 | 27.74 | +7.3% |
| 2021 | 22.21 | -19.9% |
| 2022 | 21.73 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 21.62 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 21.67 | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 21.37 | -1.4% |
| 2026 | 21.14 | -1.1% |
| 2027 | 20.96 | -0.9% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 20.96 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 42.54, 49% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 20.96 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 37.31, 56% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 30.12 | 29.34 | 31 | 10 |
| 2000s | 30.62 | 29.85 | 31.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.02 | 25.84 | 32.64 | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.31 | 20.96 | 27.74 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
- 176 Eritrea 21.57 compare
- 177 Mozambique 21.41 compare
- 178 United Arab Emirates 21.26 compare
- 180 Niger 20 compare
- 181 Uganda 19.82 compare
- 182 North Korea 17.87 compare
More gender data for Bolivia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 3,733 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.1438 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 9,673 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 9,673 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.64 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 124,797 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 129,451 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 123,730 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 128,219 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 123,147 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Bolivia?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Bolivia was 20.96 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 32.64 in 2016.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.96 in 2027.
- How does Bolivia rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Bolivia ranks 179th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.