Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bolivia

Bolivia: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 612 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
612
Change on year
up 30.8%
World rank
110th
of 202 countries
All-time high
2,930
in 1971
All-time low
0
in 1983
Years of data
46
1970–2024

Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bolivia, 1970–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bolivia is 612, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 30.8% on the previous year and up 3.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bolivia peaked at 2,930 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1983.

Bolivia ranks 110th of 202 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.

Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bolivia, year by year

Annual values for Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bolivia, 1970 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1970 1,400
1971 2,930 +109.3%
1972 1,730 -41.0%
1974 1,650 -4.6%
1975 90 -94.5%
1976 60 -33.3%
1980 170 +183.3%
1981 100 -41.2%
1982 270 +170.0%
1983 0 -100.0%
1989 26
1990 729 +2703.8%
1991 67 -90.8%
1992 28 -58.2%
1993 40 +42.9%
1994 177 +342.5%
1995 180 +1.7%
1996 177 -1.7%
1997 163 -7.9%
1998 187 +14.7%
1999 176 -5.9%
2000 177 +0.6%
2001 157 -11.3%
2002 215 +36.9%
2003 260 +20.9%
2004 280 +7.7%
2005 263 -6.1%
2006 371 +41.1%
2007 423 +14.0%
2008 455 +7.6%
2009 570 +25.3%
2010 589 +3.3%
2011 615 +4.4%
2012 616 +0.2%
2013 594 -3.6%
2014 594 +0.0%
2015 566 -4.7%
2016 530 -6.4%
2017 520 -1.9%
2018 502 -3.5%
2019 514 +2.4%
2020 535 +4.1%
2021 549 +2.6%
2022 578 +5.3%
2023 468 -19.0%
2024 612 +30.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1,310 60 2,930 6
1980s 113.2 0 270 5
1990s 192.4 28 729 10
2000s 317.1 157 570 10
2010s 564 502 616 10
2020s 548.4 468 612 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bolivia?
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bolivia was 612 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Bolivia?
The highest recorded value was 2,930 in 1971.
What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Bolivia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1983.
How does Bolivia rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
Bolivia ranks 110th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Bolivia?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bolivia data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Refugee population by country or territory of origin
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
204 places, 7,190 data points, 1960–2024
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