Subsidies and other transfers (current LCU) in Bolivia
Bolivia: Subsidies and other transfers (current LCU) was 10.49 billion current LCU in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Subsidies and other transfers in Bolivia, 1987–2007
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2007, subsidies and other transfers in Bolivia stood at 10.49 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 171.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, subsidies and other transfers in Bolivia peaked at 10.49 billion current LCU in 2007 and was at its lowest, 3.50 million current LCU, in 1989.
That places Bolivia 117th out of 153 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Subsidies and other transfers (current LCU) in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 35.50 million current LCU | — |
| 1988 | 24.40 million current LCU | -31.3% |
| 1989 | 3.50 million current LCU | -85.7% |
| 1990 | 433.90 million current LCU | +12297.1% |
| 1991 | 484.30 million current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1992 | 581.60 million current LCU | +20.1% |
| 1993 | 1.08 billion current LCU | +85.8% |
| 1994 | 1.02 billion current LCU | -5.7% |
| 1995 | 968.00 million current LCU | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 3.00 billion current LCU | +210.0% |
| 1997 | 3.87 billion current LCU | +28.9% |
| 1998 | 4.17 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 1999 | 4.79 billion current LCU | +14.8% |
| 2000 | 4.80 billion current LCU | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 5.96 billion current LCU | +24.2% |
| 2002 | 7.27 billion current LCU | +21.9% |
| 2003 | 7.78 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 8.39 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 9.35 billion current LCU | +11.4% |
| 2006 | 10.28 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 2007 | 10.49 billion current LCU | +2.1% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 10.49 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 144.76 billion current LCU, 7% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 10.49 billion current LCU is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 32.42 billion current LCU, 32% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Subsidies and other transfers (current LCU) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +12297.1% | 3.50 million current LCU | 433.90 million current LCU |
| 1996 | +210.0% | 968.00 million current LCU | 3.00 billion current LCU |
| 1989 | -85.7% | 24.40 million current LCU | 3.50 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 21.13 million current LCU | 3.50 million current LCU | 35.50 million current LCU | 3 |
| 1990s | 2.04 billion current LCU | 433.90 million current LCU | 4.79 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.04 billion current LCU | 4.80 billion current LCU | 10.49 billion current LCU | 8 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
- 114 Papua New Guinea 12.31 billion current LCU compare
- 115 Tunisia 11.53 billion current LCU compare
- 116 Botswana 10.66 billion current LCU compare
- 118 Bosnia and Herzegovina 9.84 billion current LCU
- 119 Estonia 9.77 billion current LCU compare
- 120 Tajikistan 8.44 billion current LCU compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is subsidies and other transfers in Bolivia?
- Subsidies and other transfers in Bolivia was 10.49 billion current LCU in 2007, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest subsidies and other transfers recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 10.49 billion current LCU in 2007.
- What is the lowest subsidies and other transfers recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.50 million current LCU in 1989.
- How does Bolivia rank for subsidies and other transfers?
- Bolivia ranks 117th out of 153 countries with data for 2007.
- Is subsidies and other transfers rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 171.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Subsidies and other transfers (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Subsidies are current unrequited payments that government units, including nonresident government units, make to enterprises on the basis of the levels of their production activities or the quantities or values of the goods or services that they produce, sell, export or import. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.