Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) in Bolivia
Bolivia: Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) was 1.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Bolivia, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Bolivia recorded 1.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP for gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in 2024.
That represents a change of down 6.2% on the previous year and down 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Bolivia peaked at 1.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1970.
That places Bolivia 108th out of 181 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 fixed capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1972 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.1% |
| 1973 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +71.6% |
| 1974 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.8% |
| 1975 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.7% |
| 1976 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.9% |
| 1977 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 1978 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.4% |
| 1979 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 1980 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 1982 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +142.1% |
| 1983 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +202.2% |
| 1984 | 0.0005 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1539.9% |
| 1985 | 0.0636 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13272.4% |
| 1986 | 0.2572 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +304.1% |
| 1987 | 0.2483 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 0.2985 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.2% |
| 1989 | 0.3228 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.1% |
| 1990 | 0.3984 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.4% |
| 1991 | 0.5186 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +30.2% |
| 1992 | 0.6364 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.7% |
| 1993 | 0.7107 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.7% |
| 1994 | 0.6862 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 1995 | 0.7457 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.7% |
| 1996 | 0.8209 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.1% |
| 1997 | 0.9967 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.4% |
| 1998 | 1.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +28.0% |
| 1999 | 1.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.0% |
| 2000 | 1.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 0.9201 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.8% |
| 2002 | 1.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.9% |
| 2003 | 0.97 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.6% |
| 2004 | 0.9275 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 1.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.0% |
| 2006 | 1.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 1.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.6% |
| 2008 | 1.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 1.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 1.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 1.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.1% |
| 2012 | 1.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 1.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 1.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.1% |
| 2015 | 1.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 1.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 1.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.8% |
| 2018 | 1.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 1.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 1.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -31.1% |
| 2021 | 1.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 1.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 1.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 1.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 1.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 22.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 5% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 1.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 89% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) 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 | +13272.4% | 0.0005 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0636 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1984 | +1539.9% | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0005 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1986 | +304.1% | 0.0636 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2572 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1983 | +202.2% | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1982 | +142.1% | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1191 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3228 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7899 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3984 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.9201 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
- 105 Hong Kong 1.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 106 Guatemala 1.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 107 Trinidad and Tobago 1.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 109 Romania 1.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 110 Saudi Arabia 1.13 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 111 United Arab Emirates 1.06 current LCU per US$ of GDP 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 fixed capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Bolivia?
- Gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Bolivia was 1.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- How does Bolivia rank for gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Bolivia ranks 108th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.8%. 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 fixed capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Gross fixed capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.