Measles number unvaccinated in Bolivia
Bolivia: Measles number unvaccinated was 80,425 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Measles number unvaccinated in Bolivia, 1980–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for measles number unvaccinated in Bolivia is 80,425, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and up 148.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles number unvaccinated in Bolivia peaked at 173,863 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 9,450, in 2003.
That places Bolivia 46th out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Measles number unvaccinated in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 166,061 | — |
| 1981 | 160,953 | -3.1% |
| 1982 | 167,496 | +4.1% |
| 1983 | 173,863 | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 162,046 | -6.8% |
| 1985 | 162,519 | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 93,860 | -42.2% |
| 1987 | 91,042 | -3.0% |
| 1988 | 90,596 | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 90,112 | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 105,023 | +16.5% |
| 1991 | 104,212 | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 98,780 | -5.2% |
| 1993 | 99,473 | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 83,376 | -16.2% |
| 1995 | 97,554 | +17.0% |
| 1996 | 90,901 | -6.8% |
| 1997 | 114,851 | +26.3% |
| 1998 | 82,200 | -28.4% |
| 1999 | 49,386 | -39.9% |
| 2000 | 37,907 | -23.2% |
| 2001 | 28,509 | -24.8% |
| 2002 | 21,306 | -25.3% |
| 2003 | 9,450 | -55.6% |
| 2004 | 23,694 | +150.7% |
| 2005 | 26,196 | +10.6% |
| 2006 | 28,731 | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 33,975 | +18.3% |
| 2008 | 19,632 | -42.2% |
| 2009 | 17,225 | -12.3% |
| 2010 | 29,617 | +71.9% |
| 2011 | 9,902 | -66.6% |
| 2012 | 19,863 | +100.6% |
| 2013 | 32,355 | +62.9% |
| 2014 | 27,426 | -15.2% |
| 2015 | 12,478 | -54.5% |
| 2016 | 14,978 | +20.0% |
| 2017 | 42,437 | +183.3% |
| 2018 | 27,456 | -35.3% |
| 2019 | 52,428 | +91.0% |
| 2020 | 64,961 | +23.9% |
| 2021 | 62,556 | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 77,746 | +24.3% |
| 2023 | 80,425 | +3.4% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 80,425 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 49,157, 1.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 80,425 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,100, 25.9× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Measles number unvaccinated in Bolivia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +183.3% | 14,978 | 42,437 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 135,855 | 90,112 | 173,863 | 10 |
| 1990s | 92,576 | 49,386 | 114,851 | 10 |
| 2000s | 24,663 | 9,450 | 37,907 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26,894 | 9,902 | 52,428 | 10 |
| 2020s | 71,422 | 62,556 | 80,425 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
- 43 South Sudan 85,285 compare
- 44 Malawi 81,428 compare
- 45 Burkina Faso 80,978 compare
- 47 Cambodia 75,787 compare
- 48 United Kingdom 69,911 compare
- 49 Haiti 69,106 compare
More health data for Bolivia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.04 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3723 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 1,250 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.2082 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.049 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.2019 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0508 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is measles number unvaccinated in Bolivia?
- Measles number unvaccinated in Bolivia was 80,425 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 173,863 in 1983.
- What is the lowest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,450 in 2003.
- How does Bolivia rank for measles number unvaccinated?
- Bolivia ranks 46th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is measles number unvaccinated rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 148.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Measles number unvaccinated. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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