Bolivia
Sovereign state in South America
Also known as Plurinational State of Bolivia · Republic of Bolivia · Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
- Population
- 12.2M(2023)
- , 11.1M(2017)
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Sources- 1.Stated in World Bank Open Datadata.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTLRetrieved 2019-04-08
- , 10.7M(2013)
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- +53 more
- Area
- 1,098,581 km²
- GDP (nominal)
- $43.1B(2022)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- , $40.4B(2021)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- , 2.41B(1975)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2025-04-09
- +15 more
- $43.1B(2022)
- Currency
- Head of state
- Rodrigo Paz(since 2025)
- , Luis Arce(2020–2025)
- Head of government
- Rodrigo Paz(since 2025)
- , Luis Arce(2020–2025)
Overview
Economy & society
Over time
Dated values recorded in Wikidata, each with its own source
All data
701 statements · 37% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations
- Highest point
- Nevado Sajama elevation: 6,542 m
- Shares border with
- Argentina statement is subject of: Argentina–Bolivia border
- Brazil statement is subject of: Bolivia–Brazil border
- Chile statement is subject of: Bolivia–Chile border
- Paraguay statement is subject of: Bolivia–Paraguay border
- Peru statement is subject of: Bolivia–Peru border
- Member of
- United Nations(since 1945)
- Union of South American Nations
- World Trade Organization(since 1995)
- Andean Community
- Organization of American States(since 1948)
- Rio Group
- Mercosur
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(since 1945)
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- International Development Association(since 1961)
- International Finance Corporation(since 1956)
- Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency(since 1991)
- Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean
- Interpol(since 1963)
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Sources- 1.interpol.int/Member-countries/WorldRetrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.interpol.int/Who-we-are/Member-countries/Americas/BOLIVIARetrieved 2022-10-23
- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons(since 1998)
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Sources- 1.opcw.org/about-opcw/member-states/Retrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.opcw.org/about-us/member-states/bolivia-plurinational-stateRetrieved 2022-10-29
- UNESCO(since 1946)
- Universal Postal Union(since 1886)
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Sources- 1.upu.int/en/the-upu/member-countries.htmlRetrieved 2019-05-04
- 2.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/About-UPU/Member-Countries?csid=-1&cid=49Retrieved 2022-10-27
- International Telecommunication Union(since 1907)
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- World Meteorological Organization
1
Sources- 1.public.wmo.int/en/members/bolivia-plurinational-state-ofRetrieved 2020-05-26
- World Health Organization
1
- World Customs Organization(since 1997)
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
- Diplomatic relation
- Brazil statement is subject of: Bolivia–Brazil relations
- Germany statement is subject of: Bolivia–Germany relations
- Australia
- Cuba statement is subject of: Bolivia–Cuba relations
- South Africa statement is subject of: Bolivia–South Africa relations
- Chile statement is subject of: Bolivia–Chile relations
- Denmark statement is subject of: Bolivia–Denmark relations
- Peru statement is subject of: Bolivia–Peru relations
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- Argentina statement is subject of: Argentina–Bolivia relations
- Uruguay statement is subject of: Bolivia–Uruguay relations
- Taiwan statement is subject of: Bolivia–Taiwan relations
- Mexico statement is subject of: Bolivia–Mexico relations
- United States statement is subject of: Bolivia–United States relations
- Russia statement is subject of: Bolivia–Russia relations
- Iran statement is subject of: Bolivia–Iran relations
- People's Republic of China statement is subject of: Bolivia–China relations
- Georgia(since 1998)
- Israel(until 2009) statement is subject of: Bolivia–Israel relations
- Hungary statement is subject of: Bolivia–Hungary relations
- IPA transcription
- buˈliːʋɪɑ language: Norwegian
- Lowest point
- Paraguay River elevation: 90 m · coordinates: 20.1649°S, 58.1674°W
- Demonym
- Bolivian
- bolíviai
- bolivianer
- Boliviano
- Bolivänan
- بوليفي applies to part: masculine
- بوليفية applies to part: feminine
- بوليفيون applies to part: plural
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- боливийцы applies to part: plural
- боливиец applies to part: masculine
- боливийка applies to part: feminine
- בוליבאני applies to part: masculine
- בוליבאנית applies to part: feminine
- bolivieni applies to part: plural
- bolivian applies to part: masculine
- boliviană applies to part: feminine
- বলিভীয়
- boliviano applies to part: masculine singular
- boliviana applies to part: feminine singular
- boliviani applies to part: masculine plural
- boliviane applies to part: feminine plural
- bolivian
- bolivianu applies to part: masculine singular
- boliviana applies to part: feminine singular
- Boliviano
- Bolivien applies to part: masculine singular
- Bolivienne applies to part: feminine singular
- Bolivianer applies to part: masculine
- Bolivianerin applies to part: feminine
- bołiviana applies to part: feminine singular
- bołiviane applies to part: feminine plural
- bołiviani applies to part: masculine plural
- bołivian applies to part: masculine singular
- балівіец applies to part: masculine singular
- балівійка applies to part: feminine singular
- балівійцы applies to part: plural
- بوليڤي applies to part: masculine singular
- بوليڤية applies to part: feminine singular
- بوليڤيين applies to part: masculine plural
- بوليڤيات applies to part: feminine plural
- Bolivijec applies to part: masculine singular
- Bolivijka applies to part: feminine singular
- Bolavach
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- boliviano applies to part: masculine singular
- boliviana applies to part: feminine singular
- Unemployment rate
- 3%(2014)
- Electrical plug type
- NEMA 1-15
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- Europlug
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- NEMA 1-15
- Mains voltage
- 115 V frequency: 50 Hz
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- 230 V frequency: 50 Hz
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- 115 V frequency: 50 Hz
- Emergency phone number
- 911
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Sources- 1.boliviatelefonos.com/bolivia/emergencias.htmRetrieved 2016-07-02
- 2.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-03
- 110 has use: police
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 119 has use: fire department
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 160 has use: emergency medical services
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 911
- Coordinates of northernmost point
- 9.6700°S, 65.4500°W
- Age of majority
- 18 years old
- Marriageable age
- 21 years old applies to part: all genders
- Vehicle registration plate code
- BOL(since 1967)
- GS1 country code
- 777
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- 777
- Number of out-of-school children
- 329,105(2015)
- 337,516(2014)
- 330,018(2013)
- 332,974(2012)
- 326,614(2011)
- 278,342(2010)
- 238,586(2009)
- 204,598(2008)
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- 188,556(2007)
- 179,501(2006)
- 174,061(2005)
- 173,902(2004)
- 193,292(2003)
- 211,100(2002)
- 256,778(2001)
- 279,177(2000)
- Has characteristic
- partly free country statement supported by: Freedom in the World
- Total fertility rate
- 2.968(2014)
- 3.017(2013)
- 3.073(2012)
- 3.133(2011)
- 3.2(2010)
- 3.271(2009)
- 3.348(2008)
- 3.427(2007)
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- 3.51(2006)
- 3.595(2005)
- 3.683(2004)
- 3.773(2003)
- 3.866(2002)
- 3.96(2001)
- 4.055(2000)
- 4.148(1999)
- Motto text
- La Unión es la Fuerza
- Unity is Strength
- Обединението е силата
- Bolivia awaits you
- Адзінства — сіла
- Cryfder yr Undeb
- Geoshape
- Data:Bolivia.map
- Life expectancy
- 65 years(2022)
- 64 years(2021)
- 64 years(2020)
- 68 years(2019)
- 69.125 years(2016)
- 68.756 years(2015)
- 68.357 years(2014)
- 67.922 years(2013)
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- 67.451 years(2012)
- 66.945 years(2011)
- 66.408 years(2010)
- 65.847 years(2009)
- 65.272 years(2008)
- 64.692 years(2007)
- 64.113 years(2006)
- 63.538 years(2005)
- 62.968 years(2004)
- 62.399 years(2003)
- 61.829 years(2002)
- 61.26 years(2001)
- 60.69 years(2000)
- 60.122 years(1999)
- Native label
- Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia
- Buliwya Achka nasyunkunap Mama llaqta
- Wuliwya Suyu
- Tetã Volívia
- Official name
- Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia
- État plurinational de Bolivie
- Plurinational State of Bolivia
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- Bolívijský mnohonárodný štát
- Language used
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- Paunaka
- North Bolivian Quechua
- Yupua
- Chakobo
- Pacahuara
- Yuracaré
- Leco
- Baure
- Pauserna language
- Ese Ejja
- Eastern Bolivian Guaraní
- Jorá
- Western Bolivian Guaraní
- Uru
- Yaminawa
- Canichana
- Itene
- Reyesano
- Wichí Lhamtés Nocten
- Guarayu
- Cayuvava
- Tacana
- Sirionó
- Yuqui
- Spanish
- Chipaya
- Aymara
- Ayoreo
- Chimane
- Bolivian Sign Language
- Tapieté
- Ignaciano
- Trinitario
- Machinere
- Central Aymara
- Literacy rate
- 92%(2015)
- Suicide rate
- 12.2(2016)
- 12.4(2015)
- 14.1(2010)
- 15.3(2005)
- 16.4(2000)
- Coordinates of southernmost point
- 22.8982°S, 67.5677°W
- Coordinates of easternmost point
- 18.2302°S, 57.4538°W
- Coordinates of westernmost point
- 17.2815°S, 69.6444°W
- VAT rate
- 13%
- BTI Status Index
- 6.17(2022)
- 6.22(2020)
- 6.46(2018)
- 6.58(2016)
- 6.5(2014)
- 6.23(2012)
- 5.98(2010)
- 5.75(2008)
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- 6.07(2006)
- BTI Governance Index
- 5.54(2022)
- 5.45(2020)
- 5.66(2018)
- 5.63(2016)
- 5.34(2014)
- 5.22(2012)
- 4.72(2010)
- 4.73(2008)
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- 5.27(2006)
- Democracy Index
- 4.65(2021) ranking: 98 · reason for preferred rank: most recent value
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- 5.08(2020)
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- 4.65(2021) ranking: 98 · reason for preferred rank: most recent value
- Human Development Index
- 0.692(2021)
- 0.694(2020)
- 0.717(2019)
- 0.714(2018)
- 0.708(2017)
- 0.701(2016)
- 0.69(2015)
- 0.684(2014)
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- 0.682(2013)
- 0.674(2012)
- 0.668(2011)
- 0.662(2010)
- 0.658(2009)
- 0.652(2008)
- 0.645(2007)
- 0.638(2006)
- 0.635(2005)
- 0.626(2004)
- 0.627(2003)
- 0.63(2002)
- 0.632(2001)
- 0.632(2000)
- 0.631(1999)
- 0.632(1998)
- 0.62(1997)
- 0.609(1996)
- 0.598(1995)
- 0.587(1994)
- 0.578(1993)
- 0.568(1992)
- 0.56(1991)
- 0.55(1990)
- Hashtag
- Bolivia
- Gini coefficient
- 43.6(2020)
- Happy Planet Index score
- 45(2019)
- Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
- 0.549(2021)
- 0.55(2020)
- 0.566(2019)
- 0.555(2018)
- 0.538(2017)
- 0.529(2016)
- 0.516(2015)
- 0.508(2014)
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- 0.505(2013)
- 0.498(2012)
- 0.494(2011)
- 0.473(2010)
- Social media followers
- 26,990(May 23, 2023) subreddit: bolivia
- Birth rate
- 21.599(2022)
- 21.836(2021)
- 22.056(2020)
- 22.323(2019)
- Male population
- 6,126,364(2022)
- 6,058,547(2021)
- 5,992,275(2020)
- 5,916,395(2019)
- Death rate
- 9.062(2022)
- 9.945(2021)
- 9.3(2020)
- 7.127(2019)
- Rural population
- 3,565,773(2022)
- 3,566,464(2021)
- 3,566,167(2020)
- 3,559,929(2019)
- Female population
- 6,097,747(2022)
- 6,020,925(2021)
- 5,943,886(2020)
- 5,860,919(2019)
- Urban population
- 8,658,337(2022)
- 8,513,008(2021)
- 8,369,995(2020)
- 8,217,386(2019)
- Coordinates of geographic center
- 16.2902°S, 63.5887°W
- Copyright status
- public domain applies to jurisdiction: United States
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On other databases
211 identifiers linking Bolivia across the web's reference databases
- AGROVOC IDc_331403
- Aircraft registration prefixCP
- AllTrails trail IDbolivia
- Analysis & Policy Observatory term ID72821
- Arab Encyclopedia concept ID2602
- ARAE IDbolivia
- ArchINFORM location ID2972
- Armeniapedia ID10245
- Atlante Geopolitico IDbolivia_res-61806963-fe80-11e1-b986-d5ce3506d72e
- Auñamendi ID33072
- Ávvir topic IDbolivia
- BabelNet ID00011878n
- BBC News topic IDcdl8n2edee0t
- BBC Things IDd55a4b54-7eed-4338-90c5-9199dec7309f
- Biblioteca Nacional de México ID000001517
- Bibliothèque nationale de France ID11985262t
- Biblissima authority IDQ26949
- BIBSYS ID1460961539528
- BNMM authority ID000003054
- Booru tagbolivia
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie online IDbolivien
- CAB ID28022
- Canadiana Name Authority IDncf10165333
- CANTIC ID981058616159306706
- Catholic Encyclopedia ID02627a
- CiNii Research ID1140000791779991552
- CIVICUS Monitor country entrybolivia
- Colon ClassificationSG--79161
- Comic Vine ID4020-55941
- Curlie IDRegional/South_America/Bolivia/
- Dagens Nyheter topic IDbolivia
- Data Commons IDcountry/BOL
- DBNL country IDboliv01
- De Agostini IDBolìvia
- Der Spiegel topic IDbolivien
- Dewey Decimal Classification2--84
- DR topic IDbolivia
- Enciclopedia dei ragazzi IDbolivia
- Enciclopedia Galega Universal ID88205
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online IDplace/Bolivia
- Encyclopædia Universalis IDbolivie
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID (2026)1w55zi
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) old ID (2021)551809
- Encyclopedia of Korean Culture IDE0023775
- Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine ID36744
- Encyclopedia of Science Fiction IDbolivia
- EU Knowledge Graph item IDQ724
- EuroVoc ID5020
- FactGrid item IDQ539463
- Fandom article IDgta:Bolivia
- FAST ID1205549
- FIPS 10-4 (countries and regions)BL
- France 24 topic ID (French)bolivie
- France 24 topic ID (Spanish)bolivia
- Freebase ID/m/0165v
- GACS ID517
- GADM IDBOL
- GCMD keyword IDe6c50f42-9065-4ff8-a172-58d668fde547
- GENC 3-character codeBOL
- GeoNames ID3923057
- GeoNLP ID (obsolete)mhoY1I
- Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID1000046
- Giant Bomb ID (former scheme)3035-3003
- Giant Bomb Wiki IDLocations/Bolivia
- GitHub topicbolivia
- GND ID4007607-6
- Golden ID (archived)Bolivia-M65N
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana IDbolivia-0
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (former scheme)0010926
- Great Encyclopedia of Cyril and Methodius entry IDБоливия
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia IDBolivia
- Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017)4224650
- Grove Art Online IDT009691
- Gyldendals Teaterleksikon IDBolivia
- Gynopedia IDBolivia
- Harper's tagbolivia
- HDS ID003392
- Historical Gazetteer (GOV) IDobject_290343
- Hrvatska enciklopedija ID8546
- IAB code1255
- ICANNWiki page IDBolivia
- ICPSR Geographic Names Thesaurus ID30282
- IDAI.gazetteer ID2293104
- IdRef ID027377067
- INaturalist place ID6783
- INSEE countries and foreign territories code99418
- Interlingual Index IDi83342
- IOC country codeBOL
- ISNI0000000121836059
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codeBO