Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet Statistics in Bolivia (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 11.3% of adults in Bolivia bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet in 2024. Down from 11.7% in 2021 to 11.3% in 2024 (−0.4 percentage points). Bolivia ranks #16 of 20 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #95 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 11.3% (2024)
- Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet in Bolivia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −0.4 pp (2024)
- Down from 11.7% in 2021 to 11.3% in 2024 (−0.4 percentage points).
- Peak value (2021)
- 11.7% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 11.3%.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #16 of 20 (2024)
- Bolivia ranks 16 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #95 of 142 (2024)
- Bolivia ranks 95 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 19.5% (2024)
- Bolivia (11.3%) is below the average of 19.5% across the 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 6.7% (2024)
- Value for women in Bolivia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 16% (2024)
- Value for men in Bolivia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −9.3 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 6.7% for women and 16% for men — 9.3 percentage points lower among women.
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 5.4% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Bolivia in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −5.9 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (5.4%) are 5.9 percentage points below the national figure (11.3%).
- 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, 2021–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.3% | −0.4 pp |
| 2021 | 11.7% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Bolivia bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet?
11.3% of adults in Bolivia bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has online purchases via mobile or internet in Bolivia changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a decline from 11.7% in 2021 to 11.3% in 2024.
How does Bolivia compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Bolivia ranks 16 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 11.3% versus a regional average of 19.5% (latest values per country).
Where does Bolivia rank globally on online purchases via mobile or internet?
Bolivia ranks 95 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin26b, 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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