Ores and metals exports in Bolivia, Plurinational State of
Bolivia, Plurinational State of: Ores and metals exports was 43.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Ores and metals exports in Bolivia, Plurinational State of, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ores and metals exports in Bolivia, Plurinational State of is 43.6%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 47.7% on the previous year and up 119.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ores and metals exports in Bolivia, Plurinational State of peaked at 92.0% in 1965 and was at its lowest, 16.4%, in 2005.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 8th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Ores and metals exports in Bolivia, Plurinational State of, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 88.8% | — |
| 1963 | 87.6% | -1.4% |
| 1964 | 91.0% | +3.9% |
| 1965 | 92.0% | +1.1% |
| 1966 | 84.6% | -8.1% |
| 1967 | 76.3% | -9.7% |
| 1968 | 81.4% | +6.6% |
| 1969 | 84.1% | +3.4% |
| 1970 | 88.0% | +4.6% |
| 1971 | 78.1% | -11.3% |
| 1972 | 72.5% | -7.2% |
| 1973 | 69.8% | -3.6% |
| 1974 | 58.0% | -16.9% |
| 1975 | 56.4% | -2.8% |
| 1976 | 57.9% | +2.6% |
| 1977 | 65.9% | +13.9% |
| 1978 | 71.4% | +8.3% |
| 1979 | 70.4% | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 62.1% | -11.8% |
| 1981 | 56.5% | -9.0% |
| 1982 | 46.5% | -17.6% |
| 1983 | 42.4% | -8.9% |
| 1984 | 46.3% | +9.3% |
| 1985 | 39.0% | -15.8% |
| 1986 | 30.8% | -21.0% |
| 1987 | 36.4% | +17.9% |
| 1992 | 49.1% | +35.0% |
| 1993 | 38.2% | -22.2% |
| 1994 | 28.3% | -25.8% |
| 1995 | 31.5% | +11.1% |
| 1996 | 32.3% | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 30.0% | -7.3% |
| 1998 | 24.0% | -20.1% |
| 1999 | 21.8% | -9.2% |
| 2000 | 23.1% | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 18.2% | -21.2% |
| 2002 | 18.5% | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 17.7% | -4.5% |
| 2004 | 18.6% | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 16.4% | -11.7% |
| 2006 | 22.0% | +34.5% |
| 2007 | 26.3% | +19.2% |
| 2008 | 25.9% | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 32.0% | +23.5% |
| 2010 | 32.9% | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 34.5% | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 22.3% | -35.2% |
| 2013 | 20.5% | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 19.9% | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 24.3% | +22.3% |
| 2016 | 32.6% | +34.4% |
| 2017 | 34.6% | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 31.6% | -8.6% |
| 2019 | 28.7% | -9.2% |
| 2020 | 27.0% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 30.7% | +13.9% |
| 2022 | 26.8% | -12.9% |
| 2023 | 29.5% | +10.3% |
| 2024 | 43.6% | +47.7% |
Bolivia, Plurinational State of compared with similar countries
- Bolivia, Plurinational State of's 43.6% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.8%, 11.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bolivia, Plurinational State of's 43.6% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.8%, 23.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 85.7% | 76.3% | 92.0% | 8 |
| 1970s | 68.8% | 56.4% | 88.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 45.0% | 30.8% | 62.1% | 8 |
| 1990s | 31.9% | 21.8% | 49.1% | 8 |
| 2000s | 21.9% | 16.4% | 32.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.2% | 19.9% | 34.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.5% | 26.8% | 43.6% | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Bolivia, Plurinational State of
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 6.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 29.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ores and metals exports in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?
- Ores and metals exports in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was 43.6% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest ores and metals exports recorded in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?
- The highest recorded value was 92.0% in 1965.
- What is the lowest ores and metals exports recorded in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.4% in 2005.
- How does Bolivia, Plurinational State of rank for ores and metals exports?
- Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 8th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ores and metals exports rising or falling in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia, Plurinational State of data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Ores and metals comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) sections 27 (crude fertilizer, minerals nes); 28 (metalliferous ores, scrap); and 68 (non-ferrous metals). Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.