Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Bolivia
Bolivia: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate was 3.09 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Bolivia, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Bolivia stood at 3.09 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 89.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Bolivia peaked at 6.2 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -1.56 % change on previous year, in 2022.
Bolivia ranks 147th of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.12 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.28 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 1973 | 1.43 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 1974 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 1975 | 1.79 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 1976 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 1977 | 2.21 % change on previous year | +12.6% |
| 1978 | 2.32 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1980 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1981 | 2.08 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 1982 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 1983 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 1984 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1985 | 1.96 % change on previous year | +8.7% |
| 1986 | 2.09 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 1987 | 2.17 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 2.31 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 1989 | 2.5 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 1990 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 1991 | 2.94 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 1992 | 3.18 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 1993 | 3.34 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 6.2 % change on previous year | +85.7% |
| 1995 | 5.76 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 1996 | 5.37 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1997 | 5.05 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 1998 | 4.69 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 1999 | 4.37 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 2000 | 4.05 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2001 | 3.72 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 2002 | 3.35 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 2003 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -54.0% |
| 2004 | 1.57 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 1.63 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 1.7 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 1.77 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 1.91 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 2009 | 2.05 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 2.2 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 2.39 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -19.3% |
| 2015 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 2016 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +14.7% |
| 2017 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 1.96 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 2.06 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 2021 | -1.14 % change on previous year | -153.4% |
| 2022 | -1.56 % change on previous year | +36.2% |
| 2023 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -254.3% |
| 2024 | 3 % change on previous year | +24.8% |
| 2025 | 3.09 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.78 % change on previous year | 1.12 % change on previous year | 2.32 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.08 % change on previous year | 1.8 % change on previous year | 2.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.37 % change on previous year | 2.76 % change on previous year | 6.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.33 % change on previous year | 1.54 % change on previous year | 4.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.05 % change on previous year | 1.63 % change on previous year | 2.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.32 % change on previous year | -1.56 % change on previous year | 3.09 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More population data for Bolivia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1198 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.45 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1198 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0694 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 16,610 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.29 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5952 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.125 (2100)
- Population density 16.39 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 971,603 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Bolivia?
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Bolivia was 3.09 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.2 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.56 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Bolivia rank for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Bolivia ranks 147th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 89.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Population aged 65 years or older UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.