Bolivia Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 78th most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
12,800,936
The population of Bolivia is about 12,800,936 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 12.7 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.15% of the world's people.
Bolivia is ranked 78th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 1.33% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 16.1 million. That is 3.4 times its 1960 population of 3.7 million. Population density is 12 people per square kilometre. 72% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
12.7 million
Yearly change
+1.33%
World rank
78th
Share of world
0.15%
Density
12/km²
Land area
1,087,959 km²
Life expectancy
68.7 yrs
Births per woman
2.52
GDP per capita
$5,148
GDP
$64.8B
Population of Bolivia, 1960–2050
Bolivia population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,702,323 | — | 3 |
| 1970 | 4,590,010 | +2.27% | 4 |
| 1980 | 5,758,900 | +2.27% | 5 |
| 1990 | 7,130,142 | +2.13% | 7 |
| 2000 | 8,606,326 | +1.73% | 8 |
| 2010 | 10,182,345 | +1.66% | 9 |
| 2020 | 11,816,299 | +1.24% | 11 |
| 2024 | 12,413,315 | +1.38% | 11 |
| 2026proj. | 12,749,291 | +1.33% | 12 |
| 2030proj. | 13,405,564 | +1.22% | 12 |
| 2040proj. | 14,899,397 | +0.93% | 14 |
| 2050proj. | 16,110,162 | +0.67% | 15 |
Bolivia vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 13.9 times as many people as Bolivia. Bangladesh is 116.6 times more densely populated.
Bolivia population: questions and answers
What is the population of Bolivia in 2026?
About 12,749,291 (12.7 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Bolivia's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.33% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Bolivia?
About 12 people per km², with a land area of 1,087,959 km².
What will the population of Bolivia be in 2050?
About 16.1 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Bolivia?
La Paz and Sucre.
What is the life expectancy in Bolivia?
68.7 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.