MigrantoBolivian Diaspora
783.5K Bolivians live abroad — the #79 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 86% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 337017 |
| Spain | 188863 |
| Chile | 150155 |
| Brazil | 46373 |
| Peru | 22190 |
| Italy | 14942 |
| Japan | 6454 |
| Canada | 4219 |
| Mexico | 2805 |
| Venezuela | 1768 |
| Colombia | 1267 |
| Australia | 1196 |
| Paraguay | 1165 |
| Ecuador | 1091 |
| Panama | 828 |
| Norway | 648 |
| Costa Rica | 533 |
| Denmark | 515 |
| Portugal | 272 |
| Finland | 195 |
| Dominican Republic | 190 |
| Guatemala | 159 |
| Honduras | 152 |
| Luxembourg | 81 |
| Nicaragua | 68 |
| Hungary | 65 |
| El Salvador | 54 |
| Cuba | 33 |
| Bulgaria | 30 |
| Croatia | 28 |
| Iceland | 23 |
| Greece | 22 |
| Puerto Rico | 22 |
| Slovakia | 17 |
| Slovenia | 15 |
| Cyprus | 8 |
| Estonia | 5 |
| Guinea | 3 |
| Latvia | 1 |
| Lithuania | 1 |
| Liechtenstein | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 72%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Bolivia.
Chile is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to Chile has increased by 187% since 2015, rising from 52.3K to 150.2K in 9 years.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 81% to 43%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
Argentina is the primary destination for emigrants
Argentina attracts 43% of all emigrants from Bolivia, while the second-largest destination receives just 24%.
The share of emigrants going to Europe has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Europe has shifted from 2.3% to 26.3% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 199843 |
| 1995 | 236253 |
| 2000 | 281557 |
| 2005 | 456266 |
| 2010 | 648912 |
| 2015 | 646591 |
| 2020 | 744014 |
| 2024 | 783473 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Argentina | Spain | Chile | Brazil | Peru |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 161850 | 3511 | 6803 | 15043 | 12 |
| 1995 | 190118 | 6345 | 8138 | 17195 | 12 |
| 2000 | 223303 | 11247 | 10099 | 20064 | 15 |
| 2005 | 273555 | 115401 | 13226 | 27993 | 2775 |
| 2010 | 340770 | 208719 | 23413 | 37619 | 6689 |
| 2015 | 342431 | 156578 | 52293 | 47979 | 10775 |
| 2020 | 339423 | 175328 | 119938 | 56480 | 15651 |
| 2024 | 337017 | 188863 | 150155 | 46373 | 22190 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Bolivia as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Bolivia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Bolivians move to?
Most Bolivians have moved to Argentina, Spain and Chile — these three countries account for about 86% of all Bolivians living abroad.
How many Bolivians live abroad?
Around 783.5K Bolivians live abroad, making it the #79-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Bolivia lives abroad?
About 6% of the population of Bolivia lives abroad — that's 783.5K out of a total population of 12.4M.
How has emigration from Bolivia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Bolivia has grown from 646.6K to 783.5K people, a growth of about 21%.
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