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Bolivia Happiness Index

Bolivia's happiness index rose to 5.87 points in 2024, up from 5.78 points in 2023, according to The World Happiness Report 2025. This represents an increase of 1.6% (0.09) from the previous year. Bolivia has happiness index higher than the global median (5.87 points vs median 5.82 points). Compared with the median in Americas, Bolivia is lower (5.87 points vs regional median 6.35 points) and ranks 21st out of 24 countries in Americas.

Bolivia's life expectancy rose to 68.58 years in 2023, up from 67.43 years in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (2011-2024)

(in 0 (worst life) to 10 (best life))
Year Happiness Index
2024 5.87
2023 5.78
2022 5.68
2021 5.6
2020 5.72
2019 5.75
2018 5.78
2017 5.75
2016 5.82
2015 5.82
2014 5.89
2012 5.86
2011 5.63
Bolivia Happiness Index : Definition
The Happiness Index of Bolivia is the national average of self-reported life evaluations on a 0-10 ladder scale, where 0 represents the worst possible life and 10 the best possible life, explained by factors such as income, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Adult Literacy Rate 94% 92% 2020
Gini Index 42.1 points 41.2 points 2023
Homicide Rate 3.49 3.49 2021
Population 12.41M 12.24M 2024
Poverty Rate 2.8% 3.3% 2023
Primary Enrollment Rate 98.93% 99.6% 2023