Threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in Bolivia
Bolivia: Threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile was 186.78 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in Bolivia, 1997–2024
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in Bolivia is 186.78 international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and up 36.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in Bolivia peaked at 190.28 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023 and was at its lowest, 16.68 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 2000.
That places Bolivia 60th out of 120 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 43.8 international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1999 | 21.11 international-$ in 2021 prices | -51.8% |
| 2000 | 16.68 international-$ in 2021 prices | -21.0% |
| 2001 | 34.12 international-$ in 2021 prices | +104.5% |
| 2002 | 30.38 international-$ in 2021 prices | -11.0% |
| 2004 | 71.26 international-$ in 2021 prices | +134.6% |
| 2005 | 42.19 international-$ in 2021 prices | -40.8% |
| 2006 | 58.51 international-$ in 2021 prices | +38.7% |
| 2007 | 75.72 international-$ in 2021 prices | +29.4% |
| 2008 | 85.69 international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.2% |
| 2009 | 89.19 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 121.31 international-$ in 2021 prices | +36.0% |
| 2012 | 113.12 international-$ in 2021 prices | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 132.42 international-$ in 2021 prices | +17.1% |
| 2014 | 136.45 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 138.57 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 122.94 international-$ in 2021 prices | -11.3% |
| 2017 | 133.77 international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.8% |
| 2018 | 146.59 international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.6% |
| 2019 | 180.64 international-$ in 2021 prices | +23.2% |
| 2020 | 166.13 international-$ in 2021 prices | -8.0% |
| 2021 | 187.05 international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.6% |
| 2022 | 179.27 international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.2% |
| 2023 | 190.28 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 186.78 international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.8% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 186.78 international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 91.51 international-$ in 2021 prices, 2.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 186.78 international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 160.59 international-$ in 2021 prices, 1.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in Bolivia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +134.6% | 30.38 international-$ in 2021 prices | 71.26 international-$ in 2021 prices |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32.45 international-$ in 2021 prices | 21.11 international-$ in 2021 prices | 43.8 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2 |
| 2000s | 55.97 international-$ in 2021 prices | 16.68 international-$ in 2021 prices | 89.19 international-$ in 2021 prices | 9 |
| 2010s | 136.2 international-$ in 2021 prices | 113.12 international-$ in 2021 prices | 180.64 international-$ in 2021 prices | 9 |
| 2020s | 181.9 international-$ in 2021 prices | 166.13 international-$ in 2021 prices | 190.28 international-$ in 2021 prices | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
- 57 Albania 195.81 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 58 Tunisia 190.16 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 59 China 188.81 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 61 Azerbaijan 186.32 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 62 Mongolia 181.49 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 63 Mexico 178.47 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in Bolivia?
- Threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in Bolivia was 186.78 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2024, according to World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 190.28 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023.
- What is the lowest threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.68 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2000.
- How does Bolivia rank for threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile?
- Bolivia ranks 60th out of 120 countries with data for 2024.
- Is threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Level of income or consumption per month below which 10% of the population falls.