Palm oil imports in Bolivia
Bolivia: Palm oil imports was 2,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 33.3%
World rank
139th
of 190 countries
All-time high
4,000 tonnes
in 1983
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Palm oil imports in Bolivia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, palm oil imports in Bolivia stood at 2,000 tonnes.
The figure is down 33.3% on the previous year and unchanged over five years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Bolivia peaked at 4,000 tonnes in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Bolivia 139th out of 190 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Palm oil imports in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1973 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1974 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1975 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1976 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1977 | 1,000 tonnes | — |
| 1978 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 2,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1980 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 4,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1984 | 3,000 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 1985 | 3,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1987 | 1,000 tonnes | — |
| 1988 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1989 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1990 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1998 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2000 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2002 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2005 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2008 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2009 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2010 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2012 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2013 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2015 | 3,000 tonnes | — |
| 2016 | 3,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2019 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 3,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2022 | 3,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 2,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 2,000 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 54,000 tonnes, 4% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 2,000 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6,000 tonnes, 33% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 400 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,700 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,300 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,500 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Bolivia
- 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)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (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)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 29.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Bolivia?
- Palm oil imports in Bolivia was 2,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest palm oil imports recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,000 tonnes in 1983.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Bolivia rank for palm oil imports?
- Bolivia ranks 139th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Palm oil imports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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