Gross national expenditure in Bolivia
Bolivia: Gross national expenditure was 57.14 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
57.14 billion current US$
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
91st
of 186 countries
All-time high
57.14 billion current US$
in 2024
All-time low
1.01 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Gross national expenditure in Bolivia, 1970–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, gross national expenditure in Bolivia stood at 57.14 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and up 75.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure in Bolivia peaked at 57.14 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.01 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Bolivia 91st out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.01 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 1.13 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1972 | 1.29 billion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 1973 | 1.27 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1974 | 1.92 billion current US$ | +51.2% |
| 1975 | 2.56 billion current US$ | +33.0% |
| 1976 | 2.79 billion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 1977 | 3.32 billion current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1978 | 4.04 billion current US$ | +21.7% |
| 1979 | 4.56 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1980 | 4.44 billion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 5.87 billion current US$ | +32.4% |
| 1982 | 5.61 billion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1983 | 5.19 billion current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1984 | 6.30 billion current US$ | +21.4% |
| 1985 | 5.58 billion current US$ | -11.5% |
| 1986 | 4.13 billion current US$ | -25.9% |
| 1987 | 4.54 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1988 | 4.80 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1989 | 4.75 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 4.92 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 5.64 billion current US$ | +14.5% |
| 1992 | 6.15 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1993 | 6.27 billion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 6.31 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 7.03 billion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1996 | 7.74 billion current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1997 | 8.58 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1998 | 9.59 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1999 | 9.15 billion current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2000 | 9.16 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 8.57 billion current US$ | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 8.39 billion current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 8.14 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 8.35 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 9.22 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2006 | 10.42 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2007 | 12.13 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2008 | 15.52 billion current US$ | +27.9% |
| 2009 | 16.85 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2010 | 18.30 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 22.60 billion current US$ | +23.5% |
| 2012 | 24.54 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 28.53 billion current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2014 | 32.56 billion current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2015 | 35.05 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 36.46 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 48.91 billion current US$ | +34.1% |
| 2018 | 51.42 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 51.87 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 43.91 billion current US$ | -15.3% |
| 2021 | 48.15 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2022 | 51.95 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 54.85 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2024 | 57.14 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 57.14 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 34.26 billion current US$, 1.7× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 57.14 billion current US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 82.16 billion current US$, 70% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.39 billion current US$ | 1.01 billion current US$ | 4.56 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.12 billion current US$ | 4.13 billion current US$ | 6.30 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.14 billion current US$ | 4.92 billion current US$ | 9.59 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.68 billion current US$ | 8.14 billion current US$ | 16.85 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.02 billion current US$ | 18.30 billion current US$ | 51.87 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 51.20 billion current US$ | 43.91 billion current US$ | 57.14 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
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$), annual growth rate -70.67 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure in Bolivia?
- Gross national expenditure in Bolivia was 57.14 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross national expenditure recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 57.14 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.01 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Bolivia rank for gross national expenditure?
- Bolivia ranks 91st out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross national expenditure rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.5%. 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 national expenditure (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national expenditure is the sum of household final consumption expenditure, general government final consumption expenditure, and gross capital formation. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.