Gross domestic product (GDP) in Bolivia
Bolivia: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 78.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
78.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
95th
of 166 countries
All-time high
78.22 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2019
All-time low
2.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1900
Years of data
123
1900–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Bolivia, 1900–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
Bolivia recorded 78.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices for gross domestic product (gdp) in 2022.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 36.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Bolivia peaked at 78.22 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1900.
Bolivia ranks 95th of 166 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 2.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | — |
| 1901 | 2.59 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1902 | 2.52 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.6% |
| 1903 | 2.53 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.5% |
| 1904 | 2.56 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.9% |
| 1905 | 2.67 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1906 | 2.78 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1907 | 2.81 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.2% |
| 1908 | 2.92 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 1909 | 3.01 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.0% |
| 1910 | 3.15 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1911 | 3.23 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.5% |
| 1912 | 3.33 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 1913 | 3.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.0% |
| 1914 | 3.39 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.3% |
| 1915 | 3.51 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 1916 | 3.65 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 1917 | 3.96 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.4% |
| 1918 | 4.05 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.2% |
| 1919 | 4.10 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.4% |
| 1920 | 4.13 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.6% |
| 1921 | 4.00 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.2% |
| 1922 | 4.38 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.5% |
| 1923 | 4.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
| 1924 | 4.65 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.6% |
| 1925 | 4.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.4% |
| 1926 | 4.94 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.8% |
| 1927 | 5.30 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.4% |
| 1928 | 5.52 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 1929 | 5.75 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.2% |
| 1930 | 5.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.9% |
| 1931 | 4.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -9.5% |
| 1932 | 4.61 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -6.8% |
| 1933 | 4.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 1934 | 5.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.7% |
| 1935 | 5.52 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1936 | 5.73 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
| 1937 | 6.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.0% |
| 1938 | 6.39 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 1939 | 6.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.5% |
| 1940 | 7.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.4% |
| 1941 | 7.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.1% |
| 1942 | 7.87 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.5% |
| 1943 | 8.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 1944 | 8.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.0% |
| 1945 | 8.45 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 1946 | 8.33 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.4% |
| 1947 | 8.16 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.1% |
| 1948 | 8.81 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.0% |
| 1949 | 9.20 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.4% |
| 1950 | 8.33 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -9.5% |
| 1951 | 9.06 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.8% |
| 1952 | 9.33 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.0% |
| 1953 | 8.45 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -9.5% |
| 1954 | 8.63 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.1% |
| 1955 | 9.08 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 1956 | 8.54 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -5.9% |
| 1957 | 8.26 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.3% |
| 1958 | 8.46 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.4% |
| 1959 | 8.43 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.3% |
| 1960 | 8.79 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1961 | 8.98 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.1% |
| 1962 | 9.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 10.08 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.4% |
| 1964 | 10.57 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.9% |
| 1965 | 11.09 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.9% |
| 1966 | 11.89 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.2% |
| 1967 | 12.64 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.3% |
| 1968 | 13.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.6% |
| 1969 | 14.33 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.5% |
| 1970 | 15.08 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 1971 | 15.65 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 16.45 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.1% |
| 1973 | 17.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 18.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.1% |
| 1975 | 19.71 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.6% |
| 1976 | 20.91 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.1% |
| 1977 | 21.79 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 22.53 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 1979 | 22.52 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.0% |
| 1980 | 22.31 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.9% |
| 1981 | 22.51 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 21.53 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.4% |
| 1983 | 20.57 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.5% |
| 1984 | 20.78 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 20.63 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.7% |
| 1986 | 19.97 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.2% |
| 1987 | 20.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 21.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 21.89 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 23.02 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 24.30 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 24.76 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 25.87 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 27.13 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.9% |
| 1995 | 28.46 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 29.77 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 31.32 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 32.97 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 33.20 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 34.13 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 34.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 35.77 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 36.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 38.52 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 40.37 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 42.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 44.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 47.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 49.29 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 51.54 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 54.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 57.23 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 61.11 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 64.45 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 67.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 70.46 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 73.42 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 76.52 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 78.22 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 71.38 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -8.7% |
| 2021 | 75.74 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 78.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.2% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 78.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 54.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 1.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 78.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 82.25 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 95% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 2.69 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3.01 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1910s | 3.59 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3.15 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 4.10 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1920s | 4.79 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 4.00 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 5.75 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1930s | 5.56 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 4.61 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 6.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1940s | 8.20 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 7.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 9.20 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1950s | 8.66 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 8.26 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 9.33 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 11.16 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 8.79 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 14.33 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 19.07 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 15.08 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 22.53 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 21.20 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 19.97 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 22.51 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 28.08 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 23.02 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 33.20 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 40.43 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 34.13 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 49.29 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 51.54 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 78.22 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 75.10 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 71.38 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 78.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
- 92 Cuba 84.16 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 93 Cameroon 82.73 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 94 Costa Rica 80.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 96 Georgia 70.53 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 97 Slovenia 69.39 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 98 Uruguay 69.07 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More economy & growth data for Bolivia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.9744 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 156.49 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0024 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 12.44 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 620.35 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 73.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0096 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 49.3 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -70.67 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Bolivia?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Bolivia was 78.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 78.22 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 1900.
- How does Bolivia rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Bolivia ranks 95th out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 123 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data).
About this data
Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.