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Bolivia: Population, total

In , Bolivia's Population, total was 12.41 million.

That's up 1.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37,411,963.35 . Bolivia ranks #78 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #10 of 42.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Bolivia Population, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
12.41M
Trough
9.36M
1-year change
+1.4%
5-year change
+6.4%
+1.2% / yr
10-year change
+14.4%
+1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population, total
12.413M
12.244M
12.077M
11.937M
11.816M
11.671M
11.508M
11.345M
11.180M
11.015M

About Population, total

Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTLCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Bolivia's Population, total in 2024?
In 2024, Bolivia's Population, total was 12.41 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bolivia's Population, total rising or falling?
Bolivia's Population, total rose 1.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bolivia rank globally on Population, total?
In 2024, Bolivia ranked #78 out of 217 countries reporting Population, total.
How does Bolivia's Population, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population, total in 2024 was 37.41 million, so Bolivia is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #10 of 42.
What is Population, total and how is it measured?
Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.