Gross capital formation in Bolivia
Bolivia: Gross capital formation was 68.06 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Bolivia, 1970–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, gross capital formation in Bolivia stood at 68.06 billion current LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 41.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Bolivia peaked at 80.39 billion current LCU in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1,980 current LCU, in 1970.
That places Bolivia 119th out of 187 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,980 current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 2,191 current LCU | +10.7% |
| 1972 | 3,367 current LCU | +53.7% |
| 1973 | 5,160 current LCU | +53.3% |
| 1974 | 6,128 current LCU | +18.8% |
| 1975 | 11,078 current LCU | +80.8% |
| 1976 | 10,488 current LCU | -5.3% |
| 1977 | 12,372 current LCU | +18.0% |
| 1978 | 18,571 current LCU | +50.1% |
| 1979 | 18,792 current LCU | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 18,511 current LCU | -1.5% |
| 1981 | 23,188 current LCU | +25.3% |
| 1982 | 56,000 current LCU | +141.5% |
| 1983 | 166,279 current LCU | +196.9% |
| 1984 | 3.81 million current LCU | +2188.8% |
| 1985 | 460.56 million current LCU | +12001.3% |
| 1986 | 1.03 billion current LCU | +124.0% |
| 1987 | 1.21 billion current LCU | +17.0% |
| 1988 | 1.51 billion current LCU | +25.2% |
| 1989 | 1.47 billion current LCU | -2.6% |
| 1990 | 1.94 billion current LCU | +31.6% |
| 1991 | 2.98 billion current LCU | +54.0% |
| 1992 | 3.68 billion current LCU | +23.4% |
| 1993 | 4.05 billion current LCU | +10.2% |
| 1994 | 3.97 billion current LCU | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 4.91 billion current LCU | +23.7% |
| 1996 | 6.09 billion current LCU | +24.0% |
| 1997 | 8.18 billion current LCU | +34.1% |
| 1998 | 11.05 billion current LCU | +35.2% |
| 1999 | 9.04 billion current LCU | -18.2% |
| 2000 | 9.42 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 7.68 billion current LCU | -18.5% |
| 2002 | 9.24 billion current LCU | +20.3% |
| 2003 | 8.19 billion current LCU | -11.3% |
| 2004 | 7.67 billion current LCU | -6.3% |
| 2005 | 10.98 billion current LCU | +43.1% |
| 2006 | 12.72 billion current LCU | +15.9% |
| 2007 | 15.64 billion current LCU | +23.0% |
| 2008 | 21.19 billion current LCU | +35.4% |
| 2009 | 20.66 billion current LCU | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 23.45 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 2011 | 32.94 billion current LCU | +40.5% |
| 2012 | 33.08 billion current LCU | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 40.29 billion current LCU | +21.8% |
| 2014 | 47.96 billion current LCU | +19.0% |
| 2015 | 46.25 billion current LCU | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 49.39 billion current LCU | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 77.36 billion current LCU | +56.6% |
| 2018 | 80.39 billion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 76.96 billion current LCU | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 50.49 billion current LCU | -34.4% |
| 2021 | 58.84 billion current LCU | +16.5% |
| 2022 | 63.53 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 2023 | 68.66 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 2024 | 68.06 billion current LCU | -0.9% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 68.06 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 505.56 billion current LCU, 13% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 68.06 billion current LCU is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 226.36 billion current LCU, 30% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation in Bolivia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +12001.3% | 3.81 million current LCU | 460.56 million current LCU |
| 1984 | +2188.8% | 166,279 current LCU | 3.81 million current LCU |
| 1983 | +196.9% | 56,000 current LCU | 166,279 current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9,013 current LCU | 1,980 current LCU | 18,792 current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 568.49 million current LCU | 18,511 current LCU | 1.51 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.59 billion current LCU | 1.94 billion current LCU | 11.05 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.34 billion current LCU | 7.67 billion current LCU | 21.19 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 50.81 billion current LCU | 23.45 billion current LCU | 80.39 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 61.92 billion current LCU | 50.49 billion current LCU | 68.66 billion current LCU | 5 |
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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 capital formation in Bolivia?
- Gross capital formation in Bolivia was 68.06 billion current LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 80.39 billion current LCU in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,980 current LCU in 1970.
- How does Bolivia rank for gross capital formation?
- Bolivia ranks 119th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.