Bolivia (Plurinational State of) is a country in South America, Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2025 it has about 12.6 million people (UN estimate), the 78th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 78th
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)ボリビア
Region
South America, Latin America and the Caribbean
Population
about 12.6 million (78th)
Area
1,098,581 km² (26th)
UN member since
November 14, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Bolivia (Plurinational State of) in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 12.6 million, the 78th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/9 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 1,098,581 km², the 26th largest of the 193. That is about 2.9 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 11.
Joining the United Nations
Bolivia (Plurinational State of) joined the United Nations on November 14, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Bolivia (Plurinational State of)’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Bolivia (Plurinational State of) on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Bolivia (Plurinational State of), and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 12 UN member states in South America. The one with the most people is Brazil.