Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Population Pyramid 1988

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
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1988
Population: 6,835,508

Year

-5 -1   1988  +1 +5

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Summary

Bolivia (Plurinational State of) in 1988

As of 1988, Bolivia (Plurinational State of) counted 6,835,508 inhabitants. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 24.2%, up from 5,504,124 in 1978.

The median age was 19.6 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 73.0 children under 15 and 7.3 people aged 65 or over. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #88 of 201 by population Ranks #113 of 201 by median age Ranks #98 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
6,835,508
Median age
19.6
0-14 %
40.5%
65+ %
4.0%
Child dependency
73.0
Old-age dependency
7.3
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) 6,835,509 19.6
Paraguay 3,820,546 19.2
Ecuador 10,010,808 19.8
Uruguay 3,067,962 30.7
Guyana 759,664 20.5
Frequently asked questions about Bolivia (Plurinational State of)'s population
How many people lived in Bolivia (Plurinational State of) in 1988?
Bolivia (Plurinational State of) had a population of 6,835,508 in 1988.
Is the population of Bolivia (Plurinational State of) increasing or decreasing?
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)'s population grew 24.2% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 16,110,162 by 2050.
How old is the population of Bolivia (Plurinational State of)?
The median age in Bolivia (Plurinational State of) is 19.6 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in Bolivia (Plurinational State of)?
4.0% of Bolivia (Plurinational State of)'s population is 65 or older, and 40.5% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Bolivia (Plurinational State of) have?
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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