What is the population of Bolivia in 2026?
Bolivia has a population of 12,581,843 people (2025 estimate), which is 79th in the world and about 0.15% of the global total.
Officially Plurinational State of Bolivia
Population 2025
12,581,843
0.15% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+1.35%
+169,729 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
11/km²
1,083,300 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
25.2 years
Life expectancy 68.7 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Bolivia
With roughly 12.6 million inhabitants, Bolivia ranks 79th globally and spans over 1 million square kilometers across South America, bordered by Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Peru. The country's population is young, with a median age of 25.2 years and annual growth of 1.3%, though life expectancy stands at 68.7 years. A fertility rate of 2.5 births per woman and 72% urban concentration shape its demographic profile.
The Plurinational State of Bolivia has been independent since 1825 and operates as a republic. Spanish predominates alongside three indigenous languages—Aymara, Guaraní, and Quechua—reflecting the country's linguistic diversity. With a GDP per capita of $5,148 and a population density of just 11 people per km², Bolivia remains among the least densely populated nations in South America. Sucre serves as the capital, and the Bolivian boliviano is the official currency.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Sucre
- Continent
- South America
- ISO codes
- BO · BOL
- Demonym
- Bolivian
- Currency
- Bolivian boliviano (BOB Bs.)
- Government
- Parliamentary republic, Republic
- State inception
- 1825
- Time zone
- UTC−04:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +591
- Internet TLD
- .bo
- Land neighbours
- 5
Languages
- Aymara
- Guaraní
- Quechua
- Spanish
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 29.8%
- Age 15–64
- 64.6%
- Age 65+
- 5.6%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 62 | 240 |
| 95-99 | 771 | 1,905 |
| 90-94 | 4,365 | 8,190 |
| 85-89 | 12,372 | 20,537 |
| 80-84 | 29,020 | 42,458 |
| 75-79 | 55,388 | 72,194 |
| 70-74 | 84,507 | 101,132 |
| 65-69 | 125,732 | 141,423 |
| 60-64 | 172,588 | 185,297 |
| 55-59 | 221,609 | 227,429 |
| 50-54 | 271,526 | 272,345 |
| 45-49 | 323,625 | 323,991 |
| 40-44 | 378,257 | 374,229 |
| 35-39 | 444,585 | 437,231 |
| 30-34 | 506,138 | 499,868 |
| 25-29 | 541,793 | 533,342 |
| 20-24 | 567,784 | 554,841 |
| 15-19 | 598,303 | 580,742 |
| 10-14 | 617,372 | 597,136 |
| 5-9 | 625,626 | 604,232 |
| 0-4 | 637,793 | 615,341 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 3,089,969 |
| 1960 | 3,702,323 |
| 1970 | 4,590,010 |
| 1980 | 5,758,900 |
| 1990 | 7,130,142 |
| 2000 | 8,606,326 |
| 2010 | 10,182,345 |
| 2020 | 11,816,299 |
| 2030 | 13,405,564 |
| 2040 | 14,899,397 |
| 2050 | 16,110,162 |
| 2060 | 17,007,283 |
| 2070 | 17,590,206 |
| 2080 | 17,867,661 |
| 2090 | 17,899,006 |
| 2100 | 17,760,564 |
How Bolivia Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Bolivia | 12.6M |
Countries Bordering Bolivia
5 land borders.
Bolivia Population FAQ
Is the population of Bolivia growing or shrinking?
Bolivia's population is growing at +1.35% per year, a change of roughly 169,729 people annually.
What is the capital of Bolivia?
The capital of Bolivia is Sucre.
How densely populated is Bolivia?
Bolivia has 11/km² across 1,083,300 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Bolivia?
Life expectancy at birth in Bolivia is 68.7 years (2024).
What is the median age in Bolivia?
The median age in Bolivia is 25.2 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Bolivia in?
Bolivia is in South America.