Bolivia

Americas · South America · capital Sucre

About Bolivia

What is the capital of Bolivia?

The capital of Bolivia is Sucre. Sucre is the seat of national government for Bolivia, a country in South America.

What is the population of Bolivia?

Bolivia has a population of about 12.2 million people, the 79th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Bolivia?

Bolivia covers 1,098,581 square kilometers (424,164 square miles), making Bolivia the 28th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Bolivia?

Bolivia borders 5 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Peru.

What is the life expectancy in Bolivia?

Life expectancy at birth in Bolivia is 68.6 years, the 161st highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Bolivia in?

Bolivia is in Americas, in the South America region. Bolivia is one of 55 countries and territories in Americas.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for Bolivia
Populationtotal people12.2Mpeople79th
Land Areatotal km²1.1Mkm²28th
GDP per PersonUSD per person$4.3K140th
Total GDPUSD · whole economy$52.3B89th
Life Expectancyyears, at birth68.6years161st
Urban Population% living in cities70.9%83rd
Internet Users% of people online70.2%122nd
Fertility Ratechildren per woman2.55births/woman77th
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per year323.3Karrivals/year132nd
Forest Cover% of land forested46.5%59th
Unemployment Rate% of labor force3.0%147th
Military Spending% of GDP1.3%of GDP96th
Renewable Energy% of energy use12.8%128th
Inflation Rateannual CPI change2.6%158th
Beer Consumptionliters per year25L/year54th
Coffee Consumptionkg per yearno data
Wine Consumptionliters per yearno data
Education Spending% of GDP8.3%of GDP6th
Health Spending% of GDP6.9%of GDP86th
Arable Land% of land arable5.1%135th
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year$240.1M131st

Borders Bolivia5 countries

Argentinacapital Buenos AiresBrazilcapital BrasíliaChilecapital SantiagoParaguaycapital AsunciónPerucapital Lima

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ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 BO · alpha-3 BOL · South America