Proportion of population below international poverty line in Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Bolivia (Plurinational State of): Proportion of population below international poverty line was 2.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population below international poverty line in Bolivia (Plurinational State of), 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of population below international poverty line in Bolivia (Plurinational State of) stood at 2.1%. That is the lowest value across all 27 years on record.
That represents a change of down 25.0% on the previous year and down 62.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population below international poverty line in Bolivia (Plurinational State of) peaked at 28.3% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.1%, in 2024.
Bolivia (Plurinational State of) ranks 58th of 132 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.
Proportion of population below international poverty line in Bolivia (Plurinational State of), year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.8% | — |
| 1992 | 13.8% | +137.9% |
| 1997 | 18.6% | +34.8% |
| 1999 | 24.6% | +32.3% |
| 2000 | 28.3% | +15.0% |
| 2001 | 22.3% | -21.2% |
| 2002 | 23.9% | +7.2% |
| 2004 | 13.2% | -44.8% |
| 2005 | 18.7% | +41.7% |
| 2006 | 15.9% | -15.0% |
| 2007 | 12.1% | -23.9% |
| 2008 | 10.6% | -12.4% |
| 2009 | 10.0% | -5.7% |
| 2011 | 6.9% | -31.0% |
| 2012 | 7.9% | +14.5% |
| 2013 | 6.8% | -13.9% |
| 2014 | 5.6% | -17.6% |
| 2015 | 6.2% | +10.7% |
| 2016 | 7.2% | +16.1% |
| 2017 | 6.4% | -11.1% |
| 2018 | 4.7% | -26.6% |
| 2019 | 3.1% | -34.0% |
| 2020 | 4.2% | +35.5% |
| 2021 | 3.1% | -26.2% |
| 2022 | 3.3% | +6.5% |
| 2023 | 2.8% | -15.2% |
| 2024 | 2.1% | -25.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.7% | 5.8% | 24.6% | 4 |
| 2000s | 17.2% | 10.0% | 28.3% | 9 |
| 2010s | 6.1% | 3.1% | 7.9% | 9 |
| 2020s | 3.1% | 2.1% | 4.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
More poverty & inequality data for Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
- Official development assistance grants for poverty reduction, by 0.0788 % (2024)
- Proportion of total government spending on essential services, social 12.5% (2007)
- Employed population below international poverty line, by sex and age 2.8% (2023)
- Proportion of population living below the national poverty line 37.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population below international poverty line in Bolivia (Plurinational State of)?
- Proportion of population below international poverty line in Bolivia (Plurinational State of) was 2.1% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of population below international poverty line recorded in Bolivia (Plurinational State of)?
- The highest recorded value was 28.3% in 2000.
- What is the lowest proportion of population below international poverty line recorded in Bolivia (Plurinational State of)?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.1% in 2024.
- How does Bolivia (Plurinational State of) rank for proportion of population below international poverty line?
- Bolivia (Plurinational State of) ranks 58th out of 132 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population below international poverty line rising or falling in Bolivia (Plurinational State of)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia (Plurinational State of) data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of population below international poverty line (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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