Australia vs Bolivia: Total population in extreme poverty
Australia
230,843
in 2020
Bolivia
254,499
in 2024
Australia rank
59th
Bolivia rank
58th
Total population in extreme poverty over time
- Australia
- Bolivia
How they compare
Bolivia currently reports 254,499 against 230,843 in Australia, a difference of 23,656.
That makes Bolivia's figure about 1.1 times Australia's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Bolivia has been ahead every year.
Australia ranks 59th and Bolivia ranks 58th of 120 countries.
Bolivia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Bolivia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 139,749 | 1.40 million | 1.26 million | Bolivia |
| 2010s | 137,196 | 649,882 | 512,685 | Bolivia |
| 2020s | 230,843 | 501,829 | 270,986 | Bolivia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in extreme poverty, Australia or Bolivia?
- Bolivia, at 254,499 against 230,843 in Australia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in total population in extreme poverty between Australia and Bolivia?
- 23,656, with Bolivia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Bolivia?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2020.
- How do Australia and Bolivia rank globally for total population in extreme poverty?
- Australia ranks 59th and Bolivia ranks 58th of 120 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Total population in extreme poverty. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.