What is the Population of Bolivia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Bolivia has a population of approximately 11,365,333 people, making it the 85th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.14% of the world's population. With a land area of 1,098,581 km², the population density is roughly 10 people per km².
| Population | 11,365,333 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 85th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.14% |
| Area | 1,098,581 km² |
| Population density | 10 / km² |
| Demonym | Bolivian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bolivia | 11,365,333 | 85th |
| Belgium | 11,825,551 | 82nd |
| Papua New Guinea | 11,781,559 | 83rd |
| Jordan | 11,734,000 | 84th |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,294,243 | 86th |
| Czechia | 10,882,341 | 87th |
| Dominican Republic | 10,771,504 | 88th |
Bolivia compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 46,735,004 | 2,780,400 |
| Brazil | 213,421,037 | 8,515,767 |
| Chile | 20,206,953 | 756,102 |
| Paraguay | 6,109,644 | 406,752 |
| Peru | 34,350,244 | 1,285,216 |
Bolivia in context
- Bolivia covers 1,098,581 km², making it the 27th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru.
- Bolivia is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 11,365,333 people, Bolivia holds about 2.6% of the population of South America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Bolivia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Bolivia — FAQ
What is the population of Bolivia?
The population of Bolivia is approximately 11,365,333 (11.4 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Bolivia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Bolivia at approximately 11,365,333 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Bolivia is the 85th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Bolivia?
Approximately 11,365,333 people live in Bolivia, making it the 85th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Bolivia rank by population?
Bolivia is the 85th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.14%.
What is the population density of Bolivia?
Bolivia has a population density of roughly 10 people per km², based on a land area of 1,098,581 km².
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