Bolivia, Plurinational State of Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's urban population was 71.52% in 2025, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's urban population stood at 71.52% in 2025, a rise of +0.29% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 71.52% by 2025. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 84th globally.
Bolivia's urban population has undergone significant growth over the past six and a half decades, with the proportion of urban dwellers increasing from 36.89 in 1960 to 71.52 in 2025, a rise of over 94 percent. This trend is consistent with global urbanization patterns, where cities have become hubs of economic activity and population growth. In comparison, neighboring countries such as Paraguay, with an urban population of 71.11, have experienced similar urbanization rates. The peak urban population in Bolivia was also recorded in 2025, highlighting the country's ongoing urbanization process. The swift urbanization of Bolivia's population has brought about both opportunities and challenges, including increased access to services and infrastructure, but also strain on resources and infrastructure. If Bolivia continues to urbanize at its current rate, the country may face significant challenges in providing adequate housing, sanitation, and healthcare to its rapidly growing urban population, potentially altering its trajectory of development.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 72.11% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 71.82% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 71.52% | - | - |
| 2025 | 71.52% | +0.29% | #84 |
| 2024 | 71.24% | +0.32% | #134 |
| 2023 | 70.92% | +0.28% | #134 |
| 2022 | 70.64% | +0.29% | #134 |
| 2021 | 70.35% | +0.30% | #134 |
| 2020 | 70.04% | +0.31% | #133 |
| 2019 | 69.73% | +0.32% | #132 |
| 2018 | 69.41% | +0.33% | #131 |
| 2017 | 69.08% | +0.34% | #130 |
| 2016 | 68.74% | +0.35% | #131 |
| 2015 | 68.40% | +0.36% | #130 |
| 2014 | 68.04% | +0.37% | #131 |
| 2013 | 67.67% | +0.41% | #129 |
| 2012 | 67.26% | +0.42% | #130 |
| 2011 | 66.83% | +0.43% | #128 |
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 urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's urban population was 71.52% in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's urban population peaked at 71.52% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was 36.89% in 1960.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 84th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's urban population is projected to reach 71.52% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025 was 71.52%. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bolivia-plurinational-state-of_urban-population,
title = {Bolivia, Plurinational State of Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bolivia-plurinational-state-of/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}