Bolivia
Salt Flats, Sky Cities, Andean Heart
Overview
A landlocked South American nation of extreme contrasts, from the world's largest salt flat to Amazon rainforest, with a proud indigenous heritage and rich mineral resources.
Geographic Context
Region
Americas
Subregion
South America
Land Area
1,098,581 km²
Capital
Sucre
Languages
Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Currencies
Bolivian boliviano (Bs.)
At a Glance
54
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
47
Freedom
76
Security
38
Life Expectancy
65.4 yrs
Median Age
24.7 yrs
Urbanization
72%
Cost Index
36
Housing Index
15
Healthcare Access
56/100
Climate
Average Temperature
17.7°C
Average AQI
50
Most Temperate Cities
1 Provincia Iténez 27.2°C
2 Santa Ana de Yacuma 26.9°C
3 Provincia General Federico Román 26.5°C
4 Provincia Velasco 26.5°C
5 Provincia General José Ballivián 26.2°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Provincia Sud Lípez 25 AQI
2 Provincia Saavedra 25 AQI
3 Provincia Quijarro 25 AQI
4 Provincia Linares 25 AQI
5 Enrique Baldivieso 25 AQI
Cities
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 36
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 15
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 25.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 13.00%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 4/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 4/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 72 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 30
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.39% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 30 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 49/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025