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Bolivia: key facts and figures
Bolivia has 12.4 million people, 3 official languages, the Bolivian Boliviano and 13 public holidays a year. It ranks 184th of 191 countries for real gdp growth.
12.4 millionpeople
BOBcurrency
Spanishofficial language
+591calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Bolivia differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
12.4 millionPopulation
- Annual change+1.38%
- Fertility rate2.5 per woman#74
- Aged 65 and over5.64%#117
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$5,148Output per person
- Total economy$64.8 billion#87
- Real growth-1.6%#184
- Inflation19.5%#13
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.733Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.578#98
- Life expectancy68.6 years#136
- Mean schooling10 years#93
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Bolivian BolivianoCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeBOB
- SymbolBOB
- CapitalLa Paz
Languages
which languages hold official status
Spanish, Aymara, QuechuaOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type A, Type B, Type CPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+591
- Time zoneAmerica/La_Paz
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
13Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 23Plurinational State Foundation DayObserved
- Feb 16Carnival Monday
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
80%Internet use
- E-government index0.665#99
- Global rank#99
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
LandlockedPhysical setting
- Highest pointAndes and Altiplano
- ClimateHighly varied with altitude, from cold highland and semiarid plateau climates to humid tropical lowlands.
Education
how the school system is structured
6 yearsPrimary
- Secondary6 years
- Regular enrollment2,939,279*
- School entryAge 6
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