Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Population Pyramid 1979

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
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1979
Population: 5,630,849

Year

-5 -1   1979  +1 +5

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Summary

Bolivia (Plurinational State of) in 1979

As of 1979, Bolivia (Plurinational State of) counted 5,630,849 inhabitants. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 25.5%, up from 4,488,232 in 1969.

With a median age of 19.3 years, Bolivia (Plurinational State of) had a youth dependency ratio of 75.2 and an old-age dependency ratio of 7.4 per 100 people of working age. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #86 of 201 by population Ranks #102 of 201 by median age Ranks #97 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Population
5,630,849
Median age
19.3
0-14 %
41.2%
65+ %
4.1%
Child dependency
75.2
Old-age dependency
7.4
Region
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
16,110,162
Population 2100
17,760,564
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 2.55

In 2023 women in Bolivia (Plurinational State of) had on average 2.55 children, above the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
304050607080
19602023 · 68.6

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 68.6 years on average (71.1 years for girls, 66.1 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
20406080
19502100
Migration to and from Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Where immigrants come from (2024)

178,756 immigrants live in Bolivia (Plurinational State of), 1.4% of the population.

Argentina53,146
Brazil31,945
Spain15,148
Peru14,028
Mexico11,841
Where emigrants live (2024)

783,473 people born in Bolivia (Plurinational State of) live in other countries.

Argentina337,017
Spain188,863
Chile150,155
Brazil46,373
Peru22,190
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Bolivia (Plurinational State of) compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 5,630,849 19.3
Ecuador 7,948,869 18.4
Paraguay 2,973,968 18.6
Uruguay 2,939,903 30.0
Guyana 770,062 18.0
Frequently asked questions about Bolivia (Plurinational State of)'s population
How many people lived in Bolivia (Plurinational State of) in 1979?
In 1979, Bolivia (Plurinational State of)'s population was 5,630,849.
Is the population of Bolivia (Plurinational State of) increasing or decreasing?
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)'s population grew 25.5% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 16,110,162 by 2050.
What is the median age in Bolivia (Plurinational State of)?
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)'s median age is 19.3 years.
What share of Bolivia (Plurinational State of)'s population is over 65 or under 15?
In Bolivia (Plurinational State of), 41.2% of people are under 15 and 4.1% are 65 or older.
What shape is Bolivia (Plurinational State of)'s population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Bolivia (Plurinational State of) has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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