Population (UN estimates and projections) in Bolivia
Bolivia: Population (UN estimates and projections) was 9,673 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Population in Bolivia, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, population in Bolivia stood at 9,673. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 18.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Bolivia peaked at 9,673 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 4,256, in 1990.
That places Bolivia 81st out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Population (UN estimates and projections) in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,256 | — |
| 1991 | 4,354 | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 4,455 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 4,559 | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 4,668 | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 4,776 | +2.3% |
| 1996 | 4,886 | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 4,995 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 5,106 | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 5,219 | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 5,333 | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 5,450 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 5,570 | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 5,694 | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 5,824 | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 5,959 | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 6,099 | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 6,241 | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 6,385 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 6,530 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 6,676 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 6,824 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 6,972 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 7,121 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 7,271 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 7,422 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 7,571 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 7,720 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 7,869 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 8,019 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 8,151 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 8,262 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 8,394 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 8,553 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 8,716 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | 8,878 | +1.9% |
| 2026 | 9,039 | +1.8% |
| 2027 | 9,199 | +1.8% |
| 2028 | 9,359 | +1.7% |
| 2029 | 9,516 | +1.7% |
| 2030 | 9,673 | +1.6% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 9,673 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,856, 98% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 9,673 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5,415, 1.8× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,727 | 4,256 | 5,219 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,908 | 5,333 | 6,530 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,346 | 6,676 | 8,019 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,807 | 8,151 | 9,516 | 10 |
| 2030s | 9,673 | 9,673 | 9,673 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
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)
- 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)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 127,611 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Bolivia?
- Population in Bolivia was 9,673 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 9,673 in 2030.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,256 in 1990.
- How does Bolivia rank for population?
- Bolivia ranks 81st out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections). 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. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.