Gross domestic product (GDP) in Bolivia
Bolivia: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 118.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
118.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
91st
of 184 countries
All-time high
118.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2023
All-time low
6.27 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1953
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Bolivia, 1950–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
In 2023, gross domestic product (gdp) in Bolivia stood at 118.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 42.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Bolivia peaked at 118.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023 and was at its lowest, 6.27 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1953.
Bolivia ranks 91st of 184 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 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 6.88 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1951 | 7.49 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.9% |
| 1952 | 7.46 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.4% |
| 1953 | 6.27 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -16.0% |
| 1954 | 6.51 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.8% |
| 1955 | 7.17 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.2% |
| 1956 | 6.75 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.9% |
| 1957 | 6.55 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -2.9% |
| 1958 | 6.49 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.0% |
| 1959 | 6.65 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.5% |
| 1960 | 6.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.9% |
| 1961 | 7.15 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.5% |
| 1962 | 7.52 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.1% |
| 1963 | 7.96 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.0% |
| 1964 | 8.54 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.2% |
| 1965 | 8.95 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.8% |
| 1966 | 9.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.3% |
| 1967 | 10.28 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.0% |
| 1968 | 9.02 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -12.3% |
| 1969 | 9.31 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.2% |
| 1970 | 9.27 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.4% |
| 1971 | 9.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.4% |
| 1972 | 10.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.6% |
| 1973 | 10.82 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 11.51 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.5% |
| 1975 | 12.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.1% |
| 1976 | 12.69 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 13.64 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.6% |
| 1978 | 13.69 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.3% |
| 1979 | 13.98 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 14.28 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 14.54 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.9% |
| 1982 | 14.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -2.8% |
| 1983 | 14.17 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.3% |
| 1984 | 14.31 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 14.82 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 14.92 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 15.93 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 16.05 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 16.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.5% |
| 1990 | 17.84 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 19.07 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.9% |
| 1992 | 20.00 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 21.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.6% |
| 1994 | 23.09 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.3% |
| 1995 | 25.78 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.6% |
| 1996 | 28.80 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.7% |
| 1997 | 29.25 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 29.94 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 30.02 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 30.53 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 31.87 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 33.47 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 35.14 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 37.36 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 40.05 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 42.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 44.83 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 50.66 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.0% |
| 2009 | 52.75 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 58.65 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.2% |
| 2011 | 66.10 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.7% |
| 2012 | 74.47 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.7% |
| 2013 | 82.70 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.0% |
| 2014 | 86.82 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 88.70 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 93.75 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 101.49 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 106.86 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 111.79 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 102.02 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -8.7% |
| 2021 | 110.76 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.6% |
| 2022 | 114.24 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 118.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.3% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 118.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 72.56 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 1.6× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 118.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 42.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 2.8× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6.82 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 6.27 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 7.49 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 8.53 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 6.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10.28 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.78 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 9.27 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 13.98 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.99 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 14.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 16.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.51 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 17.84 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 30.02 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 39.89 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 30.53 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 52.75 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 87.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 58.65 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 111.79 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 111.26 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 102.02 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 118.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
- 88 Costa Rica 128.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 89 Sudan 127.63 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 90 Lithuania 119.06 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 92 Democratic Republic of Congo 113.42 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 93 Jordan 106.26 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 94 Paraguay 102.71 billion international-$ in 2021 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$), annual growth rate -70.67 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Bolivia?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Bolivia was 118.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 118.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.27 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 1953.
- How does Bolivia rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Bolivia ranks 91st out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.