Migrant populations in Bolivia

Bolivia: Migrant populations was 183,234 in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
183,234
World rank
122nd
of 228 countries
All-time high
183,234
in 2024
All-time low
73,758
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

Migrant populations in Bolivia, 1990–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k1990200720241990: 73.8k1995: 83.6k2000: 92.7k2005: 107.7k2010: 122.8k2015: 143.0k2020: 164.1k2024: 183.2k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, migrant populations in Bolivia stood at 183,234. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, migrant populations in Bolivia peaked at 183,234 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 73,758, in 1990.

That places Bolivia 122nd out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Migrant populations in Bolivia, year by year

Annual values for Migrant populations in Bolivia, 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 73,758 —
1995 83,598 +13.3%
2000 92,658 +10.8%
2005 107,745 +16.3%
2010 122,846 +14.0%
2015 143,008 +16.4%
2020 164,121 +14.8%
2024 183,234 +11.6%

Bolivia compared with similar countries

  • Bolivia's 183,234 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937, 94% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
  • Bolivia's 183,234 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 67,285, 2.7× the median. (41 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 78,678 73,758 83,598 2
2000s 100,202 92,658 107,745 2
2010s 132,927 122,846 143,008 2
2020s 173,678 164,121 183,234 2

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  4. 123 Paraguay 180,837 compare
  5. 124 Lithuania 175,194 compare
  6. 125 Uruguay 160,064 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is migrant populations in Bolivia?
Migrant populations in Bolivia was 183,234 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Bolivia?
The highest recorded value was 183,234 in 2024.
What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Bolivia?
The lowest recorded value was 73,758 in 1990.
How does Bolivia rank for migrant populations?
Bolivia ranks 122nd out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
Is migrant populations rising or falling in Bolivia?
Over the last ten years it is up 28.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Bolivia data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Migrant populations
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
228 places, 1,824 data points, 1990–2024
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