The total population of Bolivia was estimated at 12.29 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by 7.13 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2026, the total population will increase by 350,000 people.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Bolivia by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Bolivia across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a majority of male population, with 53.33% of total population being male. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Bolivia is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Bolivia total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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The total population in Bolivia was estimated at 12.4 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Bolivia Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Bolivia, IL, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Bolivia population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Bolivia. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 123 (54.67% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Bolivia population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Bolivia is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Bolivia is shown in the following column.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Bolivia Population by Age. You can refer the same here

In 2024, the total population of Bolivia amounted to approximately 12.41 million inhabitants. The number of men who lived in Bolivia exceeded the number of women by approximately 3,000. Population figures in this South American country show a maintained upward trend at least since 2008.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Bolivia by race. It includes the population of Bolivia across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Bolivia across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Bolivia population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.46% are white and 2.54% are Black or African American.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Bolivia
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Bolivia is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Bolivia total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Bolivia Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Bolivia, NC population pyramid, which represents the Bolivia population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Bolivia, NC, is 39.7.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Bolivia, NC, is 38.9.
• Total dependency ratio for Bolivia, NC is 78.6.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Bolivia, NC is 2.6.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Bolivia population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Bolivia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Bolivia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Bolivia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Bolivia Population by Age. You can refer the same here

The population density in Bolivia amounted to 11.15 people in 2022. In a steady upward trend, the population density rose by 7.66 people from 1961.

Complete population data for Bolivia showing how many people live in Bolivia from 1960 to 2024

Bolivia BO: Rural Population: % of Total Population data was reported at 28.814 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 29.170 % for 2022. Bolivia BO: Rural Population: % of Total Population data is updated yearly, averaging 42.940 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63.238 % in 1960 and a record low of 28.814 % in 2023. Bolivia BO: Rural Population: % of Total Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bolivia – Table BO.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.;World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.;Weighted average;

Historical dataset showing total population for Bolivia by year from 1950 to 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for the Plurinational State of Bolivia (POPTOTBOA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Bolivia and population.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Bolivia including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Yearly (annual) dataset of the Bolivia Population, including historical data, latest releases, and long-term trends from 1960-12-31 to 2024-12-31. Available for free download in CSV format.

Bolivia BO: Population: Growth data was reported at 1.373 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.164 % for 2022. Bolivia BO: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 2.040 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.307 % in 1977 and a record low of 1.019 % in 2021. Bolivia BO: Population: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bolivia – Table BO.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics; (4) United Nations Statistics Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years).;Weighted average;

Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in Bolivia was reported at 5.6415 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bolivia - Population ages 65 and above (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Bolivia: Population ages 65 and above, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 5.64 percent, an increase from 5.55 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 10.43 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Bolivia from 1960 to 2024 is 4.78 percent. The minimum value, 4.01 percent, was reached in 1984 while the maximum of 5.7 percent was recorded in 2019.

Bolivia BO: Population: Total data was reported at 12,244,159.000 Person in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 12,077,154.000 Person for 2022. Bolivia BO: Population: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 7,355,312.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12,244,159.000 Person in 2023 and a record low of 3,702,323.000 Person in 1960. Bolivia BO: Population: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bolivia – Table BO.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. 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.;(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics; (4) United Nations Statistics Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years).;Sum;Relevance to gender indicator: disaggregating the population composition by gender will help a country in projecting its demand for social services on a gender basis.

In 2023, the annual population growth in Bolivia stood at 1.37 percent. Between 1961 and 2023, the figure dropped by 0.67 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.