Bolivia Population Live (2026)
The live population of Bolivia, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Bolivia has an estimated population of about 12.1 million people in 2026 — 0.15% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 52nd largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Bolivia's latest birth rate (19.8 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (6.1 per 1,000).
Is the population of Bolivia growing?
Yes. Around 655 babies are born in Bolivia every day — about 27 an hour — while around 202 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 453 people a day, or about 165,501 a year: a growth rate of 1.37% before migration. If that rate held steady, it would take about 51 years for the population to double — though in most countries growth slows over time as families get smaller.
A birth rate of 19.8 per 1,000 people is close to the world average of about 16.9. Family sizes have been falling, but there are still many young adults of child-bearing age. It ranks 17th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Bolivia's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Bolivia
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Per hour | 27 | 8 | 19 |
| Per day | 655 | 202 | 453 |
| Per week | 4,587 | 1,413 | 3,174 |
| Per year | 239,192 | 73,690 | 165,501 |
How crowded is Bolivia?
With about 12.1 million people living on 1,098,581 km², Bolivia has roughly 11.0 people per square kilometre. That is one of the lowest densities we track (68th of 72). Large parts of the country are thinly populated, and most people live in a small number of cities and regions.
Life expectancy in Bolivia
A baby born in Bolivia today can expect to live about 71.5 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is close to the global average (57th of 72). Life expectancy here has risen steadily over the past few decades as child mortality has fallen. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $3,369 per person (57th of 72), Bolivia is a lower-income country. As incomes, education and access to healthcare rise, birth rates almost always fall — which is why the UN expects growth here to slow over the coming decades.
Bolivia at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 12,080,379 | 52 |
| Births per day | 655 | 49 |
| Deaths per day | 202 | 61 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 19.8 | 17 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 6.1 | 52 |
| Natural growth rate | 1.37% / year | 16 |
| Life expectancy | 71.5 years | 57 |
| Population density | 11.0 / km² | 68 |
| GDP per person | $3,369 | 57 |
| Area | 1,098,581 km² | — |
| Capital | Sucre / La Paz | — |
| Languages | Spanish, Quechua, Aymara | — |
| Currency | Boliviano (Bs.) | — |
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How we calculate Bolivia's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Bolivia's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bolivia in 2026?
The population of Bolivia in 2026 is estimated at about 12.1 million people, which is around 0.15% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Bolivia every day?
About 655 babies are born in Bolivia every day — roughly 27 per hour, or 239,192 per year — based on a birth rate of 19.8 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Bolivia every day?
About 202 people die in Bolivia every day — roughly 8 per hour, or 73,690 per year — based on a death rate of 6.1 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Bolivia growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 453 people a day, a natural growth rate of 1.37% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Bolivia?
Life expectancy at birth in Bolivia is about 71.5 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Bolivia population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Bolivia's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.