Bolivia: public finances

What is the budget deficit of Bolivia?

Bolivia's general government deficit was 11.4% of GDP in 2025, up from 8.7% in 2024, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook. The IMF projects 9.2% for 2026 and 6.7% for 2027.

The deficit is the gap between government revenue and spending, including state enterprises in the non-financial public sector. Bolivia's Ministry of Economy and Public Finance publishes the national budget and fiscal operations; its website could not be reached when checked on 15 October 2026.

Official sources: IMF DataMapper: Government net lending/borrowing, Bolivia

What is the public debt of Bolivia?

Bolivia's gross government debt was 83.3% of GDP in 2025, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook, and the IMF projects 100.2% for 2026. It was 78.3% in 2023.

Gross debt includes domestic and external debt; a weaker boliviano raises the value of foreign-currency debt measured in bolivianos. The Central Bank of Bolivia publishes reports on external public debt.

Official sources: IMF DataMapper: General government gross debt, Bolivia

What is Bolivia's national debt?

The IMF puts general government gross debt in Bolivia at 83.3% of GDP in 2025. No year since 2005 has been higher. Latin America & Caribbean median: 65.6% of GDP; Bolivia is 8th highest of 31. Of 185 countries with 2025 data, 41st highest.

What is Bolivia's budget deficit?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is -11.4% of GDP (a deficit). No year since 2005 has been lower. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was -2.8% of GDP, and Bolivia placed 30th highest of 32. Worldwide: 179th of 188.

What is Bolivia's government revenue?

The IMF puts general government revenue in Bolivia at 16.8% of GDP in 2025. No year since 2005 has been lower. Latin America & Caribbean median: 24.9% of GDP; Bolivia is 27th highest of 32. World rank, highest first: 151st of 187.

How big is Bolivia's government spending as a share of GDP?

According to the IMF, general government spending in Bolivia was 28.2% of GDP in 2025. The peak was 36.0% of GDP in 2015 and the low 26.6% of GDP in 2006. Latin America & Caribbean median: 26.7% of GDP; Bolivia is 15th highest of 32. Of 186 countries with 2025 data, 106th highest.

How much does Bolivia spend on its military?

SIPRI puts military spending in Bolivia at 1.2% of GDP in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2010, at 2.8% of GDP; its low point was 2022, at 1.0% of GDP. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was 1.0% of GDP, and Bolivia placed 8th highest of 22. Of 149 countries with 2025 data, 98th highest.