Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) in Bolivia

Bolivia: Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) was 1.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.4%
Change on year
down 17.6%
World rank
54th
of 121 countries
All-time high
21.3%
in 2000
All-time low
1.4%
in 2024
Years of data
27
1990–2024

Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) in Bolivia, 1990–2024

051015201990200720241990: 3.6 %1992: 9.1 %1997: 13.3 %1999: 18.8 %2000: 21.3 %2001: 16 %2002: 17.3 %2004: 9.1 %2005: 13.3 %2006: 11 %2007: 8.4 %2008: 7.2 %2009: 6.9 %2011: 4.6 %2012: 5.4 %2013: 4.5 %2014: 3.9 %2015: 4.1 %2016: 4.8 %2017: 4.2 %2018: 3.1 %2019: 2 %2020: 2.6 %2021: 1.9 %2022: 2.1 %2023: 1.7 %2024: 1.4 %

Source: World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) in Bolivia is 1.4%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 27 years on record.

The figure is down 17.6% on the previous year and down 64.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) in Bolivia peaked at 21.3% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 2024.

That places Bolivia 54th out of 121 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 11.2% 3.6% 18.8% 4
2000s 12.3% 6.9% 21.3% 9
2010s 4.1% 2.0% 5.4% 9
2020s 1.9% 1.4% 2.6% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) in Bolivia?
Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) in Bolivia was 1.4% in 2024, according to World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ.
What is the highest poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) recorded in Bolivia?
The highest recorded value was 21.3% in 2000.
What is the lowest poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) recorded in Bolivia?
The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 2024.
How does Bolivia rank for poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp)?
Bolivia ranks 54th out of 121 countries with data for 2024.
Is poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) rising or falling in Bolivia?
Over the last ten years it is down 64.1%. 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. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ, published as part of Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) (%)
Unit
%
Source
World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
136 places, 2,843 data points, 1963–2025
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Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) is the mean shortfall in income or consumption from the poverty line $4.20 a day (counting the nonpoor as having zero shortfall), expressed as a percentage of the poverty line. This measure reflects the depth of poverty as well as its incidence.