Wage Payments into Accounts Statistics in Bolivia (2026)
In 2024, 13.4% of adults in Bolivia received wage payments into an account, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Down from 13.6% in 2021 to 13.4% in 2024 (−0.2 percentage points). Bolivia ranks #16 of 20 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #100 of 140 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 13.4% (2024)
- Wage Payments into Accounts in Bolivia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −0.2 pp (2024)
- Down from 13.6% in 2021 to 13.4% in 2024 (−0.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 10.4% (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 10.4% in 2014 to 13.4% in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- 13.6% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 13.4%.
- 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
- #100 of 140 (2024)
- Bolivia ranks 100 of 140 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 20.1% (2024)
- Bolivia (13.4%) is below the average of 20.1% 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)
- 17.6% (2024)
- Value for men in Bolivia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −8.3 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 9.3% for women and 17.6% for men — 8.3 percentage points lower among women.
- 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, 2014–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.4% | −0.2 pp |
| 2021 | 13.6% | +3.8 pp |
| 2017 | 9.8% | −0.7 pp |
| 2014 | 10.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Bolivia received wage payments into an account?
13.4% of adults in Bolivia received wage payments into an account in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has wage payments into accounts in Bolivia changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 10.4% in 2014 to 13.4% 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 13.4% versus a regional average of 20.1% (latest values per country).
Where does Bolivia rank globally on wage payments into accounts?
Bolivia ranks 100 of 140 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in wage payments into accounts in Bolivia?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 9.3% for women and 17.6% for men, a gap of 8.3 percentage points in favor of men.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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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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