Bolivia, Plurinational State of Non-Performing Loans
Bank nonperforming loans as % of total gross loans FB.AST.NPER.ZS
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's non-performing loans was 2.00% in 2025, ranked 78th globally. This represents a 6.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2010–2025.
Overview
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's non-performing loans stood at 2.00% in 2025, a decline of +0.14pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.00% by 2025. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 78th globally.
Bolivia's non-performing loans ratio has exhibited a relatively stable trend over the past 14 years, fluctuating between 1.45% and 2.14%. The ratio initially peaked at 2.14% in 2010, but declined to a trough of 1.45% in 2012. Since then, it has hovered around the 2% mark, slightly above the global average. As of 2025, the ratio stands at 2.00%, ranking Bolivia 78th globally. Compared to its peer countries, Bolivia's ratio is comparable to that of Argentina, which also holds a ratio of 2.01%. In contrast, Mexico and El Salvador have achieved lower non-performing loan ratios of 1.90% and 1.88%, respectively. While Bolivia's non-performing loan situation has remained relatively stable, a potential increase in lending to the private sector could lead to an uptick in non-performing loans, reversing the trend and altering the trajectory of Bolivia's financial stability.
Data & projection
| Year | Non-Performing Loans | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 2.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.00% | −0.14pp | #78 |
| 2022 | 2.13% | +0.59pp | #42 |
| 2021 | 1.54% | +0.03pp | #24 |
| 2020 | 1.51% | −0.36pp | #18 |
| 2019 | 1.87% | +0.13pp | #33 |
| 2018 | 1.73% | +0.03pp | #25 |
| 2017 | 1.70% | +0.13pp | #24 |
| 2016 | 1.58% | +0.08pp | #21 |
| 2015 | 1.50% | −0.00pp | #19 |
| 2014 | 1.50% | +0.02pp | #18 |
| 2013 | 1.48% | +0.03pp | #19 |
| 2012 | 1.45% | −0.19pp | #13 |
| 2011 | 1.64% | −0.50pp | #16 |
| 2010 | 2.14% | – | #24 |
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 non-performing loans improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's non-performing loans was 2.00% in 2025. Ranked 78th globally. This represents a 6.5% decrease from the previous year.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's non-performing loans peaked at 2.14% in 2010.
The lowest non-performing loans in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was 1.45% in 2012.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 78th globally in non-performing loans as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FB.AST.NPER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's non-performing loans is projected to reach 2.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The non-performing loans of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025 was 2.00%. This ranks 78th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bolivia-plurinational-state-of_non-performing-loans,
title = {Bolivia, Plurinational State of Non-Performing Loans},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bolivia-plurinational-state-of/non-performing-loans/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}