Poultry production in Bolivia
Bolivia: Poultry production was 579,764 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
579,764 tonnes
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
39th
of 199 countries
All-time high
579,764 tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
6,980 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry production in Bolivia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, poultry production in Bolivia stood at 579,764 tonnes. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry production in Bolivia peaked at 579,764 tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6,980 tonnes, in 1961.
Bolivia ranks 39th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Poultry production in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6,980 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 7,046 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1963 | 7,491 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1964 | 7,491 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 7,695 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1966 | 10,395 tonnes | +35.1% |
| 1967 | 11,520 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1968 | 12,522 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1969 | 13,714 tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1970 | 15,520 tonnes | +13.2% |
| 1971 | 18,214 tonnes | +17.4% |
| 1972 | 19,420 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1973 | 20,521 tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 20,534 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1975 | 28,048 tonnes | +36.6% |
| 1976 | 29,555 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 33,362 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1978 | 31,166 tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1979 | 30,072 tonnes | -3.5% |
| 1980 | 30,028 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1981 | 29,009 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1982 | 23,852 tonnes | -17.8% |
| 1983 | 22,745 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1984 | 22,286 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 20,936 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1986 | 20,583 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 20,598 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1988 | 30,663 tonnes | +48.9% |
| 1989 | 35,245 tonnes | +14.9% |
| 1990 | 43,002 tonnes | +22.0% |
| 1991 | 51,804 tonnes | +20.5% |
| 1992 | 53,782 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 71,199 tonnes | +32.4% |
| 1994 | 88,206 tonnes | +23.9% |
| 1995 | 96,212 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1996 | 105,435 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1997 | 115,866 tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 134,950 tonnes | +16.5% |
| 1999 | 138,099 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 134,653 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2001 | 128,280 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 142,991 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2003 | 149,236 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 175,140 tonnes | +17.4% |
| 2005 | 217,702 tonnes | +24.3% |
| 2006 | 251,519 tonnes | +15.5% |
| 2007 | 284,465 tonnes | +13.1% |
| 2008 | 303,545 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 321,052 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 383,595 tonnes | +19.5% |
| 2011 | 393,738 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 426,535 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 453,611 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 452,812 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 461,219 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 465,680 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 504,093 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 487,191 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 484,957 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 486,878 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 506,148 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 537,247 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 550,178 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 579,764 tonnes | +5.4% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 579,764 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 54,434 tonnes, 10.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 579,764 tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 112,016 tonnes, 5.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,428 tonnes | 6,980 tonnes | 13,714 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 24,641 tonnes | 15,520 tonnes | 33,362 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 25,594 tonnes | 20,583 tonnes | 35,245 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 89,856 tonnes | 43,002 tonnes | 138,099 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 210,858 tonnes | 128,280 tonnes | 321,052 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 451,343 tonnes | 383,595 tonnes | 504,093 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 532,043 tonnes | 486,878 tonnes | 579,764 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
More reference data data for Bolivia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7329 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3892 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.12 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poultry production in Bolivia?
- Poultry production in Bolivia was 579,764 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest poultry production recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 579,764 tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest poultry production recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,980 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Bolivia rank for poultry production?
- Bolivia ranks 39th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry production rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Poultry production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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