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Bolivian Scorecard

Country profile

Bolivia is a landlocked country in the heart of South America, featuring dramatic landscapes that include the Andes, the Altiplano plateau, and parts of the Amazon Basin. It has a population of 12.2 million, a population growth rate of 1.37%, and a median age of 24.66 years.

Its history is enriched by pre-Columbian civilizations such as the Tiwanaku and the Inca, followed by Spanish colonial influence that left lasting cultural marks.

Today, Bolivia is celebrated for its vibrant indigenous cultures, colorful festivals, and social movements that emphasize national identity and cultural pride.

Its capital city is La Paz.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Bolivia improved by 5.3% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Bolivia worsened by 2.2% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Bolivia worsened by 97.7% from 2023 to 2024

Income Inequality in Bolivia improved by 6.2% from 2020 to 2021

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Bolivia improved by 1.7% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Bolivia improved by 3.4% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development in Bolivia improved by 1.4% from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Bolivia improved by 12.3% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Bolivia improved by 1.5% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World in Bolivia worsened by 1.5% from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Bolivia improved by 2.8% from 2022 to 2023

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Bolivia worsened by 6.5% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Bolivia improved by 5.6% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate showed no change from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Bolivia worsened by 13.2% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Bolivia worsened by 63.2% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Bolivia improved by 6.3% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Bolivia worsened by 34.5% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Bolivia worsened by 3.2% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Bolivia improved by 6.6% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Bolivia worsened by 24.3% from 2020 to 2021