Bolivia Population Pyramid (2026)
Bolivia has a population of 12,749,291 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 78th-largest population in the world and 0.15% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 29.1% of the population and people aged 65 and over 5.8%, with 100.3 males for every 100 females.
Bolivia Demographics
Bolivia has 12.7 million people in 2026, up 177.8% from 4.6 million in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 169,975 (UN projection for 2026).
Median age 25.5 — the 71st-lowest of 194 countries.
Under-15 share 29.1% — the 74th-highest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Z — 28.9% (3,681,622)
All generations in Bolivia →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Bolivia's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Bolivia has 100.3 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Men outnumber women by 20,071 (0.2% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:6,384,681
- Percentage:50.1%
Female Statistics
- Population:6,364,610
- Percentage:49.9%
- Ratio Format:1:0.997
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Bolivia indicates more males than females.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 261,496 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 260,326 | 21.8 | 2.62 | estimate |
| 2022 | 260,457 | 21.6 | 2.58 | estimate |
| 2023 | 260,151 | 21.2 | 2.55 | estimate |
| 2024 | 261,003 | 21.0 | 2.52 | projection |
| 2025 | 261,486 | 20.8 | 2.50 | projection |
| 2026 | 261,496 | 20.5 | 2.47 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (261,496 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Bolivia's median age is 25.5 years
Half the population is younger than 25.5 years, half is older — indicating a young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1,258,128 | 9.9% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 1,232,772 | 9.7% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 1,219,472 | 9.6% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 1,195,429 | 9.4% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 1,136,190 | 8.9% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 1,092,626 | 8.6% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 1,030,814 | 8.1% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 932,859 | 7.3% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 792,935 | 6.2% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 681,885 | 5.3% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 574,433 | 4.5% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 476,097 | 3.7% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 380,409 | 3.0% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 287,650 | 2.3% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 199,106 | 1.6% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 130,973 | 1.0% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 77,808 | 0.6% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 33,756 | 0.3% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 12,758 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 2,853 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 340 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 3 (falling birth rate): 2.47 children per woman and 20.5 births per 1,000, with a low death rate (7.2). Read more about Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Bolivia Total Fertility Rate: 2.47 children per woman
Above the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.62 | 21.8 | |
| 2022 | 2.58 | 21.6 | ↓0.04 |
| 2023 | 2.55 | 21.2 | ↓0.03 |
| 2024 | 2.52 | 21.0 | ↓0.03 |
| 2025 | 2.50 | 20.8 | ↓0.02 |
| 2026 | 2.47 | 20.5 | ↓0.03 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Above global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 2.38
Bolivia's total fertility rate is 2.47 children per woman in 2026 (above replacement), above the replacement level of 2.1. Bolivia ranks 75 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the middle third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −60.1% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Bolivia's population has increased by 312.6%.
The median age has increased from 19.6 in 1950 to 25.5 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Bolivia's Demographics
Bolivia has a stationary population pyramid — similar-sized bands from the youngest cohorts through the working ages.
Children under 15 make up 29.1% of the population and people aged 65 and over 5.8%.
The largest five-year age band is 0–4, at 9.9% of the population.
Demographic Analysis: Bolivia's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
The working-age share is still rising, from 62.1% in 2016 to 65.1% in 2026 (dependency ratio 53.7).
Fertility Transition Stage
Bolivia is in a period of above replacement, with a total fertility rate of 2.47 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Bolivia's median age changed by +2.5 years from 2016 to 2026, slower than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 12,749,291 |
| Male Population | 6,384,681(50.1%) |
| Female Population | 6,364,610(49.9%) |
| Median Age | 25.5 years |
| Sex Ratio | 100.3 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 3,710,372(29.1%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 8,293,675(65.1%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 745,244(5.8%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 53.7 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 44.7 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 9.0 |
| Pyramid Type | Stationary |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Bolivia
How long the average person in Bolivia is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Bolivia is projected to grow to 16.1 million people by 2050 (+26.4% from 2026).
The median age rises from 25.5 in 2026 to 31.9 by 2050.
Bolivia's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 25.5%, growing from 4.6 million in 1970 to 5.8 million by 1980.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 4.6M to 5.8M
- • Growth rate of 25.5% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 18.4 to 18.3 years (−0.1y)
- • 65+ share changed by −0.2 points; under-15 share by −0.1 points
How Does Bolivia Compare to Its Neighbors?
Bolivia has a younger population than Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru. Bolivia has a smaller population than Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bolivia
How does Bolivia rank globally by population?
Bolivia ranks 78th in the world by population with 12.7 million people as of 2026, representing 0.15% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Bolivia's age structure reveal about its development?
Bolivia's age structure — 29.1% under 15, 65.1% working-age (15–64) and 5.8% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 3 of the demographic transition, with a stationary population pyramid. The median age is 25.5 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Bolivia?
Bolivia has 53.7 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Bolivia experiencing a demographic dividend?
Bolivia is in its demographic-dividend window. The working-age share is still rising, from 62.1% in 2016 to 65.1% in 2026 (dependency ratio 53.7). The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Bolivia's population?
Bolivia has more males than females, with 100.3 males per 100 females.
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Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Bolivia Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/bolivia
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