Bolivia, Plurinational State of Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's life expectancy was 68.1 in 2025, ranked 168th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's life expectancy stood at 68.1 in 2025, a decline of +0.5 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 68.1 by 2025. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 168th globally.
Bolivia's life expectancy has experienced a gradual yet significant rise over the past six decades, from a low of 43.34 years in 1960 to a peak of 68.58 years in 2023. The country's progress in this metric places it among the lower-middle ranks globally, with a current life expectancy of 68.05 years, surpassing that of peer countries such as Malawi, with a life expectancy of 67.89 years. Despite this progress, Bolivia still lags behind other developing countries in the region. The improvement in life expectancy can be attributed to advancements in healthcare and sanitation, which have contributed to a decline in mortality rates. However, the country faces ongoing challenges in addressing health disparities, particularly in rural areas. To sustain and further improve Bolivia's life expectancy, the government will need to invest in and expand its healthcare infrastructure, which would also enable the country to better address the health impacts of climate change and other pressing challenges.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 68.7 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 68.1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 68.1 | −0.5 | #168 |
| 2023 | 68.6 | +1.1 | #162 |
| 2022 | 67.4 | +6.0 | #167 |
| 2021 | 61.4 | −1.5 | #192 |
| 2020 | 62.9 | −4.9 | #189 |
| 2019 | 67.8 | +0.1 | #159 |
| 2018 | 67.7 | +0.2 | #156 |
| 2017 | 67.5 | +0.1 | #156 |
| 2016 | 67.4 | +0.2 | #156 |
| 2015 | 67.2 | +0.2 | #156 |
| 2014 | 67.0 | +0.2 | #157 |
| 2013 | 66.8 | +0.2 | #156 |
| 2012 | 66.6 | +0.3 | #156 |
| 2011 | 66.3 | +0.3 | #159 |
| 2010 | 66.0 | +0.3 | #159 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bolivia, Plurinational State of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's life expectancy was 68.1 in 2025. Ranked 168th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from the previous year.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's life expectancy peaked at 68.6 in 2023.
The lowest life expectancy in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was 43.3 in 1960.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 168th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's life expectancy is projected to reach 68.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025 was 68.1. This ranks 168th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Bolivia, Plurinational State of Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bolivia-plurinational-state-of/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}