Bolivia
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Sucre
12,581,843
1,098,581 km²
Bolivian boliviano
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Bolivia is located in South America. Its capital is Sucre, and it has a population of 12,581,843 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 1,098,581 square kilometers (approximately 424,164 square miles). Its currency is Bolivian boliviano. The population density is approximately 11 people per square kilometer. Bolivia shares land borders with 5 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Peru.
About Bolivia
Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
+591
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America/La_Paz
Bolivia at a glance
South America
11 / km²
1,098,581 km²
Approximately 424,164 mi² (square miles)
Sucre
Economy of Bolivia
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
Countries bordering Bolivia
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Frequently asked questions about Bolivia
What is the capital of Bolivia?
The capital of Bolivia is Sucre.
What is the population of Bolivia?
Bolivia has 12,581,843 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Bolivia in square kilometers and square miles?
Bolivia has a total area of 1,098,581 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 424,164 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Bolivia?
The currency of Bolivia is Bolivian boliviano.
