Bolivia — Country Facts & Profile
Wuliwya
South America, Americas
Sharing land borders with 5 neighbouring countries, Bolivia (Wuliwya) occupies 1,098,581 km² of South America. Its 11,365,333 inhabitants are governed from Sucre. The official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. The national currency is the Bolivian boliviano (Bs. BOB). It is among the 100 most populous countries globally and #29 by land area.
Factsheet
Location
Bolivia is located in South America at coordinates 17.00°S, 65.00°W. It shares borders with 5 countries. Total land area: 1,098,581 km² (424,164 mi²). Population density: 10 people per km². The highest point is Nevado Sajama at 6,542 m.
Safety Conditions
Bolivia has a safety index of 87 out of 100 based on crime and safety data. Higher scores indicate safer conditions.
Higher score = safer. Based on crime index data.
Built Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Bolivia, including Estadio Hernando Siles with a capacity of 430,000 seats.
430,000 seats
Climate & Living Costs
Key indicators for visiting or living in Bolivia.
Economic Snapshot
Bolivia has a GDP per capita of $4,421, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Green Spaces
Bolivia has 17 zoos and 5 botanical gardens.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Cities & Towns of Bolivia
Country Subdivisions
La Paz Department
12 cities · 2,230,171 people
Largest: La Paz
Santa Cruz Department
23 cities · 2,199,546 people
Largest: Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Cochabamba
14 cities · 1,496,453 people
Largest: Cochabamba
Tarija Department
4 cities · 317,283 people
Largest: Tarija
Beni Department
8 cities · 285,909 people
Largest: Riberalta
Potosí Department
9 cities · 273,286 people
Largest: Potosí
Chuquisaca Department
2 cities · 233,127 people
Largest: Sucre
Oruro
3 cities · 232,192 people
Largest: Oruro
Pando
1 cities · 26,585 people
Largest: Cobija
Frequently Asked Questions about Bolivia
- What is the capital of Bolivia?
- The capital of Bolivia is Sucre.
- What is the population of Bolivia?
- Bolivia has a population of approximately 11,365,333 people.
- What continent is Bolivia in?
- Bolivia is located in South America, in the South America subregion.
- Where is Bolivia located?
- Bolivia is located in South America, South America, at coordinates 17.0°S, 65.0°W.
- What currency does Bolivia use?
- Bolivia uses the Bolivian boliviano (Bs. BOB).
- What is the capital and currency of Bolivia?
- The capital of Bolivia is Sucre and the currency is the Bolivian boliviano (BOB).
- What languages are spoken in Bolivia?
- The official languages of Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish.
- What is the area of Bolivia?
- Bolivia covers a total area of 1,098,581 km² (424,164 square miles).
- How large is Bolivia in square miles?
- Bolivia has a total area of approximately 424,164 square miles (1,098,581 km²).
- What is the population density of Bolivia?
- Bolivia has a population density of approximately 10 people per km².
- Is Bolivia an independent country?
- Yes, Bolivia is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does Bolivia border?
- Bolivia shares land borders with 5 countries.
- What is the GDP per capita of Bolivia?
- The GDP per capita of Bolivia is approximately $4,421.
- Is Bolivia safe to visit?
- Bolivia is considered very safe, with a safety index of 87 out of 100 based on crime and safety data.
- What countries border Bolivia?
- Bolivia shares land borders with: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru.
- What is the country calling code for Bolivia?
- The international calling code for Bolivia is +591. To call Bolivia from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +591 and the local number.
- What time zone is Bolivia in?
- Bolivia operates on the UTC-04:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Bolivia?
- The highest point in Bolivia is Nevado Sajama at 6,542 m (21,463 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Bolivia?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Bolivia is approximately $4,160 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Bolivia?
- The average internet speed in Bolivia is 31 Mbps, which is considered moderate by global standards.