Bolivia

Plurinational State of Bolivia

"A landlocked South American country with dramatic Andean peaks and the world's largest salt flat."

South America
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Sucre

-19.02°, -65.26°

Official Languages

Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish

Population

12.24M

Total Area

1.1M km²

Population Density

11.15 people per km²

Currency

Bolivian boliviano

Bs.

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#77
12,244,159

Total Population+1.4%

2023
#138
68.6 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#71
71.2%

Urban Population

2023
#74
2.55

Fertility Rate

2023
#118
70.2%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#93
$45.1B

GDP+3.1%

2023
#127
$3.7K

GDP per Capita

2023
#131
5.1%

Inflation

2024
#43
3.1%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#132
42.1

Gini Index

2023

Frequently Asked Questions About Bolivia

What is the capital of Bolivia?

Bolivia's capital city is Sucre.

What is the population of Bolivia?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Bolivia is approximately 12.24M people. This makes it the 77th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Bolivia?

Bolivia spans a total area of approximately 1,098,581 square kilometers (424,164.32 square miles).

Which continent is Bolivia in?

Bolivia is located in Americas, specifically within the South America subregion.

What is the GDP of Bolivia?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Bolivia is approximately $45.14B USD. This ranks Bolivia as the 93rd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.