International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Bolivia
Bolivia: International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items was 51.00 million current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Bolivia, 1995–2020
Source: Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, UN Tourism. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2020, international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Bolivia stood at 51.00 million current US$.
The figure is down 70.7% on the previous year and down 52.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Bolivia peaked at 174.00 million current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 24.00 million current US$, in 1995.
That places Bolivia 93rd out of 179 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 24.00 million current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 33.00 million current US$ | +37.5% |
| 1997 | 39.00 million current US$ | +18.2% |
| 1998 | 38.00 million current US$ | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 42.00 million current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2000 | 39.00 million current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2001 | 31.00 million current US$ | -20.5% |
| 2002 | 34.00 million current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2003 | 59.00 million current US$ | +73.5% |
| 2004 | 68.00 million current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2005 | 71.00 million current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 87.00 million current US$ | +22.5% |
| 2007 | 81.00 million current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2008 | 100.00 million current US$ | +23.5% |
| 2009 | 98.00 million current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 108.00 million current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 112.00 million current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 141.00 million current US$ | +25.9% |
| 2013 | 139.00 million current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 145.00 million current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 138.00 million current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 142.00 million current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 168.00 million current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2018 | 143.00 million current US$ | -14.9% |
| 2019 | 174.00 million current US$ | +21.7% |
| 2020 | 51.00 million current US$ | -70.7% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 51.00 million current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 39.50 million current US$, 1.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 51.00 million current US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 61.50 million current US$, 83% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35.20 million current US$ | 24.00 million current US$ | 42.00 million current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 66.80 million current US$ | 31.00 million current US$ | 100.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 141.00 million current US$ | 108.00 million current US$ | 174.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 51.00 million current US$ | 51.00 million current US$ | 51.00 million current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
More private sector data for Bolivia
- Merchandise trade 30.5% (2025)
- Food imports 7.6% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 60.4% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 10.03 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 2.36 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 20.5% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 8.3% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 9.70 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 1.27 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 771.03 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Bolivia?
- International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Bolivia was 51.00 million current US$ in 2020, according to Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, UN Tourism.
- What is the highest international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 174.00 million current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.00 million current US$ in 1995.
- How does Bolivia rank for international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items?
- Bolivia ranks 93rd out of 179 countries with data for 2020.
- Is international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, UN Tourism, published as part of International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International tourism expenditures for passenger transport items are expenditures of international outbound visitors in other countries for all services provided during international transportation by nonresident carriers. Also included are passenger services performed within an economy by nonresident carriers. Excluded are passenger services provided to nonresidents by resident carriers within the resident economies; these are included in travel items. In addition to the services covered by passenger fares--including fares that are a part of package tours but excluding cruise fares, which are included in travel--passenger services include such items as charges for excess baggage, vehicles, or other personal accompanying effects and expenditures for food, drink, or other items for which passengers make expenditures while on board carriers. Data are in current U.S. dollars.