Electrification in Bolivia
Besides reaching universal access, the Bolivian electricity sector has the added challenge of embracing the energy transition and shifting to cleaner energy sources while meeting the growing demand.
Besides reaching universal access, the Bolivian electricity sector has the added challenge of embracing the energy transition and shifting to cleaner energy sources while meeting the growing demand.
Access to electricity is the percentage of population with access to electricity. Electrification data are collected from industry, national surveys and international sources. The full historical dataset is
In Bolivia, the average price of residential electricity has experienced a continual increasing trend in recent years, surpassing ** U.S.
This analysis includes a comprehensive Bolivia energy market report and updated datasets. It is derived from the most recent key economic indicators, supply and demand factors, oil and gas pricing trends
Growth in electricity demand has slowed down or even reversed in many advanced economies due to energy efficiency efforts and the shift towards less energy-intensive forms of economic activity, such
Since 2019, the average electricity price in Bolivia has fluctuated between $15.56/MWh in 2021 and $16.40/MWh in 2023. The top amount of capacity installed in Bolivia in 2024 was in Natural gas at
Per capita energy consumption stood at 0.82 toe in 2024 (including 846 kWh of electricity), 26% below the Latin America average (65% below for electricity). Total energy consumption has increased
These retail prices were collected in June 2025 and include the cost of power, distribution and transmission, and all taxes and fees. Compare Bolivia with 150 other countries. Historical quarterly
Rural areas faced the greatest challenges: electricity and food access rates lagged far behind urban centers. According to the WFP, 75% of Bolivian families lack regular access to food.
Data is released when a new Tracking SDG7 report is released., publisher: World Bank ( WB ), date accessed: 2024-05-16, date published: 2023.
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