SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate (15+) in Bolivia
Bolivia: SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate (15+) was 2.75 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate in Bolivia, 2000–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate in Bolivia stood at 2.75.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and down 45.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate in Bolivia peaked at 24.76 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.48, in 2021.
Bolivia ranks 66th of 117 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate (15+) in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 24.76 | — |
| 2001 | 19.46 | -21.4% |
| 2002 | 22.81 | +17.2% |
| 2003 | 16.49 | -27.7% |
| 2004 | 10.81 | -34.5% |
| 2005 | 9.81 | -9.3% |
| 2006 | 16.07 | +63.8% |
| 2007 | 13.3 | -17.2% |
| 2008 | 10.08 | -24.2% |
| 2009 | 8.79 | -12.8% |
| 2010 | 7.38 | -16.0% |
| 2011 | 6.25 | -15.3% |
| 2012 | 7.03 | +12.5% |
| 2013 | 6.12 | -13.0% |
| 2014 | 5.06 | -17.3% |
| 2015 | 5.06 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 6.09 | +20.3% |
| 2017 | 6.06 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 4.28 | -29.4% |
| 2019 | 2.61 | -39.1% |
| 2020 | 3.74 | +43.4% |
| 2021 | 2.48 | -33.6% |
| 2022 | 3.2 | +28.8% |
| 2023 | 2.78 | -13.1% |
| 2024 | 2.75 | -1.2% |
| 2025 | 2.75 | +0.2% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 2.75 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 16.16, 17% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 2.75 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.813, 3.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.24 | 8.79 | 24.76 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.59 | 2.61 | 7.38 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.95 | 2.48 | 3.74 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
- 63 Sri Lanka 2.92 compare
- 64 Gabon 2.86 compare
- 65 Morocco 2.8 compare
- 67 El Salvador 2.5 compare
- 68 Uzbekistan 2.44 compare
- 69 Kyrgyzstan 2.43 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 sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate in Bolivia?
- Sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate in Bolivia was 2.75 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 24.76 in 2000.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.48 in 2021.
- How does Bolivia rank for sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate?
- Bolivia ranks 66th out of 117 countries with data for 2025.
- Is sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The series is part of the ILO modelled estimates and is harmonized to account for differences in national data and scope of coverage, collection and tabulation methodologies as well as for other country-specific factors. The working poverty rate conveys the percentage of employed persons living in poverty in spite of being employed. Poverty is defined using the international poverty line of US$3 per day in purchasing power parity (PPP). For more information, refer to the Labour Market-related SDG Indicators (ILOSDG) database description.