Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) in Bolivia
Bolivia: Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) was 10.87 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10.87 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
down 10.4%
World rank
108th
of 172 countries
All-time high
12.93 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2014
All-time low
1.05 billion constant 2015 US$
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Imports of goods and services in Bolivia, 1960–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
Bolivia recorded 10.87 billion constant 2015 US$ for imports of goods and services in 2024.
That represents a change of down 10.4% on the previous year and down 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Bolivia peaked at 12.93 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.05 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1960.
Bolivia ranks 108th of 172 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 1.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.9% |
| 1962 | 1.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | +18.4% |
| 1963 | 1.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.7% |
| 1964 | 1.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.3% |
| 1965 | 1.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | +32.1% |
| 1966 | 1.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.1% |
| 1967 | 2.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.7% |
| 1968 | 2.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.9% |
| 1969 | 2.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.3% |
| 1970 | 2.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.8% |
| 1971 | 2.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.0% |
| 1972 | 2.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.9% |
| 1973 | 2.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 2.39 billion constant 2015 US$ | -10.0% |
| 1975 | 2.86 billion constant 2015 US$ | +19.4% |
| 1976 | 2.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.5% |
| 1977 | 2.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.9% |
| 1978 | 2.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 2.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.2% |
| 1980 | 2.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | -20.9% |
| 1981 | 2.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.2% |
| 1982 | 1.86 billion constant 2015 US$ | -25.2% |
| 1983 | 1.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | -13.2% |
| 1984 | 2.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | +24.2% |
| 1985 | 2.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | +20.8% |
| 1986 | 2.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 2.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.7% |
| 1988 | 2.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 2.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 3.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.2% |
| 1991 | 3.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.6% |
| 1992 | 3.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.9% |
| 1993 | 3.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 3.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 4.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.9% |
| 1996 | 4.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.9% |
| 1997 | 5.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.5% |
| 1998 | 6.25 billion constant 2015 US$ | +22.3% |
| 1999 | 5.18 billion constant 2015 US$ | -17.1% |
| 2000 | 5.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 5.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 5.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.1% |
| 2003 | 5.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 6.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 7.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.8% |
| 2006 | 7.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 7.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 8.54 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.4% |
| 2009 | 7.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | -10.2% |
| 2010 | 8.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.0% |
| 2011 | 9.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.0% |
| 2012 | 10.39 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 11.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.2% |
| 2014 | 12.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.1% |
| 2015 | 12.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 11.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 12.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 12.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 12.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 8.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | -30.1% |
| 2021 | 10.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | +22.7% |
| 2022 | 12.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.1% |
| 2023 | 12.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.0% |
| 2024 | 10.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | -10.4% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 10.87 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10.37 billion constant 2015 US$, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 10.87 billion constant 2015 US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 19.72 billion constant 2015 US$, 55% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.38 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | 3.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6.25 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | 5.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | 8.54 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | 8.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | 12.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | 8.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | 12.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | 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)
- 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 imports of goods and services in Bolivia?
- Imports of goods and services in Bolivia was 10.87 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.93 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.05 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1960.
- How does Bolivia rank for imports of goods and services?
- Bolivia ranks 108th out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.9%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.