Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Bolivia
Bolivia: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 13.1% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Bolivia, 1970–2024
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Bolivia recorded 13.1% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2024.
The figure is up 10.4% on the previous year and up 34.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Bolivia peaked at 18.9% in 1986 and was at its lowest, 7.5%, in 1982.
Bolivia ranks 66th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 55 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.8% | 12.3% | 13.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.5% | 7.5% | 18.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.1% | 13.6% | 17.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.2% | 11.2% | 13.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.7% | 9.7% | 11.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.1% | 11.4% | 13.1% | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Bolivia
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -4.1% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 19.5% (2025)
- GDP per capita 2,957 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 37.21 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 2,957 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 6.91 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 8.22 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.19 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 24.85 billion current LCU (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 3.60 billion current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Bolivia?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Bolivia was 13.1% in 2024, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 18.9% in 1986.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.5% in 1982.
- How does Bolivia rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Bolivia ranks 66th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.