Bolivia: economy

What is the GDP growth rate of Bolivia?

Bolivia's economy shrank 1.58% in 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE), with output in the fourth quarter 1.14% lower than a year earlier. Construction fell 13.57% over the year, while agriculture grew 6.66%, driven by soya, sorghum and sugar cane.

Mining and hydrocarbons fell 4.32%, reflecting lower oil and gas extraction. The figures are preliminary. The IMF World Economic Outlook puts the 2025 contraction at 1.6% and projects a 3.0% fall in 2026. INE publishes quarterly GDP about three to four months after each quarter.

Official sources: INE: GDP to the fourth quarter of 2025 · IMF DataMapper: Real GDP growth, Bolivia

What is the inflation rate in Bolivia?

Consumer prices in Bolivia were 5.70% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE). Prices rose 0.85% in September alone, and 3.88% since December 2025.

In September, the largest monthly rises were in Sucre (2.26%) and Potosí (1.88%), while the La Paz conurbation rose 0.76% and Santa Cruz 0.38%. The index covers the departmental capitals and main conurbations. For 2025 as a whole, the IMF puts average inflation at 19.5%, and projects 12.7% for 2026.

Official sources: INE: Consumer price index, September 2026 · IMF DataMapper: Inflation, Bolivia

What is the official exchange rate in Bolivia?

The official exchange rate published by the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) was 11.68 bolivianos per US dollar on Thursday 15 October 2026.

The BCB publishes the official rate each working day, along with a historical series of the reference value of the dollar from December 2025. Dollar measures of the economy move with this rate: the IMF projects GDP per person to fall from about $5,185 in 2025 to about $4,223 in 2026.

Official sources: Central Bank of Bolivia · IMF DataMapper: GDP per capita, Bolivia

What is Bolivia's trade balance?

Bolivia's trade surplus was $2,029 million, according to the headline indicator on the National Institute of Statistics (INE) website on 15 October 2026. The IMF projects a current account surplus of 1.6% of GDP in 2026, after a deficit of 1.9% in 2025, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook.

INE publishes monthly foreign trade statistics by product and partner, based on customs records. The current account also includes services, income and remittances.

Official sources: INE · IMF DataMapper: Current account balance, Bolivia

What is Bolivia's economic growth rate?

-1.6%: that is real GDP growth in Bolivia for 2025, according to the World Bank. Since 2005 it has ranged from -12.7% (2020) to 10.0% (2021). Latin America & Caribbean median: 2.7%; Bolivia is 30th highest of 31. Worldwide: 175th of 180.

How rich is Bolivia per person?

$5,148: that is GDP per person in Bolivia for 2025, according to the World Bank. That is the highest since at least 2005. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was $10,989, and Bolivia placed 27th highest of 31. Of 180 countries with 2025 data, 111th highest.

What is Bolivia's GDP per person adjusted for prices?

According to the World Bank, GDP per person at purchasing power parity in Bolivia was $12,873 in international dollars in 2025. Since 2005 it has ranged from $4,938 in international dollars (2005) to $12,903 in international dollars (2023). Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was $22,756 in international dollars, and Bolivia placed 27th highest of 30. Of 179 countries with 2025 data, 113th highest.

How big are Bolivia's exports?

The latest figure from the World Bank, for 2024, is 21.4% of GDP. The peak was 47.2% of GDP in 2012 and the low 16.9% of GDP in 2020. It is 16th highest of 22 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 31.6% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 126th of 162.

What is Bolivia's current account balance?

In 2025, the current account balance in Bolivia was -0.7% of GDP, according to the IMF (a deficit). The peak was 12.1% of GDP in 2007 and the low -5.9% of GDP in 2015. Latin America & Caribbean median: -1.2% of GDP; Bolivia is 12th highest of 27. Of 132 countries with 2025 data, 66th highest.

What is FDI in Bolivia?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 0.8% of GDP. The peak was 5.7% of GDP in 2013 and the low -2.7% of GDP in 2020. It is 26th highest of 31 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 2.5% of GDP. Worldwide: 137th of 179.

How high are loan rates in Bolivia?

According to the IMF, the average bank lending rate in Bolivia was 10.2% in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2005, at 16.6%; its low point was 2020, at 7.6%. It is 9th highest of 23 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 8.8%. World rank, highest first: 31st of 73.