Bolivia GDP Per Capita (2026)
Bolivia has a resource-rich South American economy supported by natural gas, mining, agriculture, manufacturing, services, and trade. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps place the country’s overall economic scale into a per-person context. Explore Bolivia’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$6,333
Est. in USD
World Rank
#116
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+24.0%
+$1,226
South America Rank
#11
Out of 12 countries
1. Bolivia GDP Per Capita in 2026
Bolivia’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across energy, mining, agriculture, services, and industry. Natural resources remain important to national production, while domestic consumption and services also contribute significantly. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a more standardized basis for comparing Bolivia with economies of different sizes.
2. Bolivia GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Bolivia GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,333 | +24.0% |
| 2025 | $5,107 | +14.7% |
| 2024 | $4,453 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $4,306 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $4,250 | +5.2% |
| 2021 | $4,040 | +12.0% |
| 2020 | $3,607 | -14.8% |
| 2019 | $4,234 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | $4,238 | +3.9% |
| 2017 | $4,078 | +9.6% |
| 2016 | $3,721 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | $3,635 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | $3,623 | +7.6% |
| 2013 | $3,367 | +12.6% |
| 2012 | $2,990 | +10.9% |
| 2011 | $2,697 | +21.0% |
| 2010 | $2,229 | +11.2% |
| 2009 | $2,004 | +3.5% |
| 2008 | $1,937 | +25.9% |
| 2007 | $1,539 | +13.6% |
| 2006 | $1,355 | +18.0% |
| 2005 | $1,148 | +7.9% |
| 2004 | $1,064 | +6.3% |
| 2003 | $1,001 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | $999 | -3.9% |
| 2001 | $1,040 | -4.5% |
| 2000 | $1,089 | +0.1% |
| 1999 | $1,088 | -4.1% |
| 1998 | $1,135 | +6.6% |
| 1997 | $1,065 | +6.3% |
| 1996 | $1,002 | +8.8% |
| 1995 | $921 | +10.7% |
| 1994 | $832 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | $812 | +0.2% |
| 1992 | $810 | +4.2% |
| 1991 | $777 | +8.2% |
| 1990 | $718 | +1.1% |
| 1989 | $710 | +0.4% |
| 1988 | $707 | +4.3% |
| 1987 | $678 | +6.6% |
| 1986 | $636 | -4.2% |
| 1985 | $664 | +6.1% |
| 1984 | $626 | +1.8% |
| 1983 | $615 | -7.2% |
| 1982 | $663 | +8.5% |
| 1981 | $611 | -11.4% |
| 1980 | $690 | — |
4. Bolivia GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+24.0%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+56.8%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+70.2%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+367.4%
(2006 to 2026)
Bolivia’s GDP per capita has generally increased over the longer term, although energy prices, mineral exports, investment, inflation, exchange conditions, public spending, and population growth can influence annual performance. Changes in natural gas markets can be particularly important. Historical data helps show how output per resident has developed across commodity cycles and periods of domestic economic change.
5. Bolivia GDP Per Capita vs South America and World
Bolivia
$6,333
South America Average
$13,752
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Bolivia’s GDP per capita is approximately
53.9%
below the
South America average
and
74.8%
below the world average.
6. Bolivia GDP Per Capita Ranking in South America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Peru | $10,960 |
| #7 | Colombia | $10,104 |
| #8 | Paraguay | $9,372 |
| #9 | Suriname | $8,856 |
| #10 | Ecuador | $7,575 |
| #11 | Bolivia | $6,333 |
| #12 | Venezuela | $4,140 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Bolivia
Bolivia GDP (Nominal)
$80.7 Billion
(2026)
Bolivia GDP Per Capita
$6,333
(2026)
Bolivia’s total GDP captures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights the overall size and resource base of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic production per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a broader economic view.
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8. Bolivia GDP Per Capita Forecast
Forecast data is currently unavailable for
Bolivia.
9. Bolivia GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Bolivia GDP per capita is estimated at $6,333 in 2026.
It ranks #116 globally and #11 in South America.
GDP per capita increased by 24.0% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 56.8%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 70.2%.
It is approximately 53.9% below the South America average.
It is approximately 74.8% below the world average.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Bolivia GDP Per Capita FAQs
Bolivia GDP per capita is estimated at $6,333 in 2026.
Bolivia ranks #116 globally and #11 in South America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 24.0% compared with 2025.
Bolivia GDP per capita was approximately $3,635 in 2015.
Bolivia GDP per capita is approximately 53.9% below the South America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.