Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bolivia
Bolivia: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 710 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bolivia, 1970–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bolivia is 710, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 16.0% on the previous year and up 25.4% 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 107th of 205 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
| 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% |
| 2025 | 710 | +16.0% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 710 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,568, 7% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 710 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 559, 1.3× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bolivia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +2703.8% | 26 | 729 |
| 1994 | +342.5% | 40 | 177 |
| 1980 | +183.3% | 60 | 170 |
| 1982 | +170.0% | 100 | 270 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 | 575.33 | 468 | 710 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
- 104 Gabon 984 compare
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- 108 Montenegro 696 compare
- 109 Namibia 685 compare
- 110 Papua New Guinea 644 compare
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 refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bolivia?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Bolivia was 710 in 2025, 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 107th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.4%. 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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