Population receiving Social Assistance and Other in Bolivia, Plurinational State of
Bolivia, Plurinational State of: Population receiving Social Assistance and Other was 6.7% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Population receiving Social Assistance and Other in Bolivia, Plurinational State of, 2006–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, population receiving social assistance and other in Bolivia, Plurinational State of stood at 6.7%.
The figure is down 16.7% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population receiving social assistance and other in Bolivia, Plurinational State of peaked at 19.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 3.6%, in 2006.
That places Bolivia, Plurinational State of 19th out of 40 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population receiving Social Assistance and Other in Bolivia, Plurinational State of, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3.6% | — |
| 2007 | 4.3% | +19.3% |
| 2008 | 6.2% | +43.5% |
| 2009 | 7.3% | +16.9% |
| 2011 | 6.6% | -8.7% |
| 2012 | 7.0% | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 6.4% | -8.4% |
| 2015 | 6.4% | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 19.0% | +195.6% |
| 2017 | 16.4% | -13.9% |
| 2018 | 17.2% | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 7.9% | -54.4% |
| 2020 | 8.0% | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 6.7% | -16.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.3% | 3.6% | 7.3% | 4 |
| 2010s | 10.9% | 6.4% | 19.0% | 8 |
| 2020s | 7.3% | 6.7% | 8.0% | 2 |
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More work & labour data for Bolivia, Plurinational State of
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 79.04 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 7,271 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 2.01 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 78.6% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 84.4% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 86.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) 72.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population receiving social assistance and other in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?
- Population receiving social assistance and other in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was 6.7% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population receiving social assistance and other recorded in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?
- The highest recorded value was 19.0% in 2016.
- What is the lowest population receiving social assistance and other recorded in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.6% in 2006.
- How does Bolivia, Plurinational State of rank for population receiving social assistance and other?
- Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 19th out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
- Is population receiving social assistance and other rising or falling in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia, Plurinational State of data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)