Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Bolivia
Bolivia: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) was 72,155 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
72,155 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
149th
of 164 countries
All-time high
72,203 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 2019
All-time low
8,285 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Bolivia, 1961–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2022, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Bolivia stood at 72,155 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 36.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Bolivia peaked at 72,203 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2019 and was at its lowest, 8,285 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
Bolivia ranks 149th of 164 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8,285 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 8,745 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 9,309 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1964 | 9,760 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1965 | 10,241 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1966 | 10,977 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1967 | 11,664 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1968 | 12,662 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 1969 | 13,228 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1970 | 13,918 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1971 | 14,446 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 15,182 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1973 | 16,230 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 17,063 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1975 | 18,191 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1976 | 19,301 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1977 | 20,112 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 20,794 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1979 | 20,786 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1980 | 20,594 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1981 | 20,782 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 19,875 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 1983 | 18,987 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 1984 | 19,178 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 19,044 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1986 | 18,437 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 1987 | 18,924 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 19,639 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 20,207 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 21,252 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 22,432 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 22,858 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 23,883 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 25,043 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1995 | 26,269 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 27,481 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 28,913 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 30,438 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 30,646 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 31,502 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 32,119 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 33,020 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 34,016 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 35,556 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 37,262 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 39,202 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 41,150 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 43,848 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 45,500 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 47,578 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 50,251 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 52,825 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 56,415 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 59,496 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 62,386 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 65,046 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 67,774 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 70,637 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 72,203 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 65,894 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -8.7% |
| 2021 | 69,918 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 72,155 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 72,155 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 364,176 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 20% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 72,155 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 757,740 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 10% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10,541 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 8,285 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 13,228 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 17,602 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 13,918 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 20,794 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 19,567 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 18,437 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 20,782 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 25,922 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 21,252 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 30,646 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 37,318 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 31,502 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 45,500 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 60,461 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 47,578 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 72,203 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 69,322 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 65,894 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 72,155 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
- 146 Guinea 96,363 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 147 Zambia 92,104 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 148 Afghanistan 81,725 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 150 Congo 69,338 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 151 Botswana 69,335 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 152 Zimbabwe 66,955 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 517.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 3.14 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 487.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 2.29 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0045 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Bolivia?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Bolivia was 72,155 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 72,203 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,285 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Bolivia rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Bolivia ranks 149th out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.