International Migrant Population Statistics in Bolivia (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 1.5% of the population in Bolivia were international migrants, per World Bank World Development Indicators. Up from 1.4% in 2020 to 1.5% in 2024 (+0.1 percentage points). Bolivia ranks #32 of 42 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #163 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 1.5% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Bolivia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- +0.1 pp (2024)
- Up from 1.4% in 2020 to 1.5% in 2024 (+0.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 1% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 1% in 1990 to 1.5% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 1.5% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Bolivia.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #32 of 42 (2024)
- Bolivia ranks 32 of 42 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #163 of 216 (2024)
- Bolivia ranks 163 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 15.3% (2024)
- Bolivia (1.5%) is below the average of 15.3% across the 42 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $1.3 billion (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Bolivia (2024)
- 79.7% (2024)
- 79.7% of the population in Bolivia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 12.4 million (2024)
- Bolivia had a population of 12.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.5% | +0.1 pp |
| 2020 | 1.4% | +0.1 pp |
| 2015 | 1.3% | +0.1 pp |
| 2010 | 1.2% | +0.0 pp |
| 2005 | 1.2% | +0.1 pp |
| 2000 | 1.1% | +0.0 pp |
| 1995 | 1.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 1990 | 1% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Bolivia were international migrants?
1.5% of the population in Bolivia were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the international migrant population data for Bolivia?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Bolivia.
Where does the international migrant population data for Bolivia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Bolivia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in Bolivia changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 1% in 1990 to 1.5% in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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