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Location

GDP per capita: 4,421 USD (PPP: 12,878 intl$) · Total GDP: 54.9 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Bolivia is 347 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 54.88 billion USD 4,421 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 4,160 USD
GDP (PPP) 12,878 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 54.88 4,421
2023 52.34 4,275
2022 50.96 4,219
2021 47.88 4,011
2020 42.31 3,581
2019 49.06 4,203
2018 48.41 4,207
2017 45.93 4,048
2016 33.94 3,036
2015 33.00 2,996
2014 33.00 3,041
2013 30.66 2,870
2012 27.08 2,576
2011 23.96 2,316
2010 19.65 1,930
2009 17.34 1,731
2008 16.67 1,693
2007 13.12 1,355
2006 11.45 1,203
2005 9.55 1,020
2004 8.77 953
2003 8.08 893
2002 7.91 888
2001 8.14 930
2000 8.40 976
1999 8.29 979
1998 8.50 1,022
1997 7.93 970
1996 7.40 922
1995 6.72 853
1994 5.98 774
1993 5.73 757
1992 5.64 760
1991 5.34 734
1990 4.87 683
1989 4.72 675
1988 4.60 673
1987 4.35 650
1986 3.96 604
1985 5.38 838
1984 6.17 982
1983 5.42 882
1982 5.59 930
1981 5.89 1,001
1980 4.54 788
1979 4.42 785
1978 3.76 683
1977 3.23 600
1976 2.73 520
1975 2.40 468
1974 2.10 418
1973 1.26 257
1972 1.26 262
1971 1.10 233
1970 1.02 222
1969 0.93 207
1968 0.86 195
1967 0.76 176
1966 0.67 159
1965 0.60 147
1964 0.54 135
1963 0.48 123
1962 0.45 116
1961 0.41 109
1960 0.38 102

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Bolivia play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Bolivia Per Capita
Imports 14.02 billion USD (25.5% of GDP)
Exports 11.76 billion USD (21.4% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Indicator Bolivia
Government debt 37.51 billion USD (68.3% of GDP)
Household debt 42.51 billion USD (77.5% of GDP)

Corruption in Bolivia

The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 will be displayed here once the data is available. This section will show the country's ranking and trends in corruption perception.

Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 3.0%
2024 3.3%
2023 3.0%
2022 3.6%
2021 5.1%
2020 7.9%
2019 3.7%
2018 3.5%
2017 3.7%
2016 3.5%
2015 3.1%
2014 2.0%
2013 2.4%
2012 2.1%
2011 2.3%
2010 2.6%
2009 3.0%
2008 2.6%
2007 2.6%
2006 2.6%
2005 2.6%
2004 2.6%
2003 2.7%
2002 2.6%
2001 2.6%
2000 2.4%
1999 2.3%
1998 2.1%
1997 2.1%
1996 2.4%
1995 2.7%
1994 3.1%
1993 3.1%
1992 3.0%
1991 2.9%

Inflation rates in percentages 1960 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 5.1%
2023 2.6%
2022 1.7%
2021 0.7%
2020 0.9%
2019 1.8%
2018 2.3%
2017 2.8%
2016 3.6%
2015 4.1%
2014 5.8%
2013 5.7%
2012 4.5%
2011 9.9%
2010 2.5%
2009 3.3%
2008 14.0%
2007 8.7%
2006 4.3%
2005 5.4%
2004 4.4%
2003 3.3%
2002 0.9%
2001 1.6%
2000 4.6%
1999 2.2%
1998 7.7%
1997 4.7%
1996 12.4%
1995 10.2%
1994 7.9%
1993 8.5%
1992 12.1%
1991 21.4%
1990 17.1%
1989 15.2%
1988 16.0%
1987 14.6%
1986 276.3%
1985 11,749.6%
1984 1,281.3%
1983 275.6%
1982 123.5%
1981 32.1%
1980 47.2%
1979 19.7%
1978 10.4%
1977 8.1%
1976 4.5%
1975 8.0%
1974 62.8%
1973 31.5%
1972 6.5%
1971 3.7%
1970 4.0%
1969 2.2%
1968 5.5%
1967 11.2%
1966 7.0%
1965 2.9%
1964 10.2%
1963 -0.7%
1962 5.9%
1961 7.6%
1960 11.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Bolivia in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Bolivia is 4,421 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 12,878 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Bolivia?

The main economic sectors in Bolivia include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Bolivia in 2024?

The inflation rate in Bolivia is 5.1% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Bolivia including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Bolivia's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Bolivia's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026