Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP in Bolivia
Bolivia: Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP was 3.4% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP in Bolivia, 2010–2021
Source: Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Bolivia recorded 3.4% for explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in 2021.
That represents a change of up 284.1% on the previous year and up 204.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in Bolivia peaked at 7.2% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2010.
That places Bolivia 22nd out of 187 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.9% | 0.0% | 7.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.1% | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Bolivia
- Fuel imports 29.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 43.6% (2024)
- Gas production 86.15 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 6,847 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 86.15 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 6,847 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 18.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 64.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in Bolivia?
- Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in Bolivia was 3.4% in 2021, according to Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.2% in 2013.
- What is the lowest explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2010.
- How does Bolivia rank for explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp?
- Bolivia ranks 22nd out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Subsidies are pre-tax and for both the production and consumption of fossil fuels. Production subsidies reduce the cost of producing coal, oil or gas. Consumption subsidies cut fuel prices for the end user, such as by fixing the price at the petrol pump so that it is less than the market rate.