Online Bill Payments Statistics in Bolivia (2026)
14.7% of adults in Bolivia paid bills online or from a mobile phone in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Up from 13.9% in 2021 to 14.7% in 2024 (+0.8 percentage points). Bolivia ranks #15 of 20 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #97 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 14.7% (2024)
- Online Bill Payments in Bolivia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +0.8 pp (2024)
- Up from 13.9% in 2021 to 14.7% in 2024 (+0.8 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2017)
- 6.2% (2017)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 6.2% in 2017 to 14.7% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 14.7% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Bolivia.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #15 of 20 (2024)
- Bolivia ranks 15 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #97 of 142 (2024)
- Bolivia ranks 97 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 24% (2024)
- Bolivia (14.7%) is below the average of 24% across the 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 9.3% (2024)
- Value for women in Bolivia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 20.4% (2024)
- Value for men in Bolivia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −11.1 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 9.3% for women and 20.4% for men — 11.1 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 7.8% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Bolivia in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −6.9 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (7.8%) are 6.9 percentage points below the national figure (14.7%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 5.9% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Bolivia in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −8.9 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (5.9%) are 8.9 percentage points below the national figure (14.7%).
- 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, 2017–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.7% | +0.8 pp |
| 2021 | 13.9% | +7.7 pp |
| 2017 | 6.2% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Bolivia paid bills online or from a mobile phone?
14.7% of adults in Bolivia paid bills online or from a mobile phone in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How recent is the online bill payments data for Bolivia?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Bolivia.
Where does the online bill payments data for Bolivia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin26a). The latest observation for Bolivia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has online bill payments in Bolivia changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 6.2% in 2017 to 14.7% in 2024.
How does Bolivia compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Bolivia ranks 15 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 14.7% versus a regional average of 24% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin26a, 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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