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BoliviavsColombia

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Colombia is higher

Colombia records 52,886,363, about 4.26× the other value.

Surface area

Colombia is higher

Colombia records 1,140,619 km², about 1.04× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Colombia is higher

Colombia records $418.82 billion, about 7.63× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇴 Bolivia12,413,315
🇨🇴 Colombia52,886,363

Colombia’s population is 326% larger than that of Bolivia, a difference of 40,473,048.

Surface area

🇧🇴 Bolivia1,098,580 km²
🇨🇴 Colombia1,140,619 km²

Colombia’s surface area is 3.8% larger than that of Bolivia, a difference of 42,039 km².

Population density

🇧🇴 Bolivia11.3 /km²
🇨🇴 Colombia46.4 /km²

Colombia’s population density is 310% higher than that of Bolivia, a difference of 35.1 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇴 Bolivia$54.88 billion · 2024
🇨🇴 Colombia$418.82 billion · 2024

Colombia’s nominal GDP is 663% larger than that of Bolivia, a difference of $363.94 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇴 Bolivia$4,421 · 2024
🇨🇴 Colombia$7,919 · 2024

Colombia’s GDP per capita is 79% higher than that of Bolivia, a difference of $3,498.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Sucre

Bogotá

Population

12,413,315

52,886,363

Surface area

1,098,580 km²

1,140,619 km²

Population density

11.3 /km²

46.4 /km²

Nominal GDP

$54.88 billion · 2024

$418.82 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$4,421 · 2024

$7,919 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

South America

South America

Currency

Bolivian boliviano · BOB · Bs.

Colombian peso · COP · $

Nationality

Bolivian

Colombian

Phone code

+591

+57

Internet domain

.bo

.co

ISO codes

BO / BOL

CO / COL

Time zone

America/La_Paz

America/Bogota

Native name

Bolivia

Colombia

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About Bolivia

Nestled in the heart of South America, Bolivia is a land of dramatic contrasts where soaring Andes peaks meet the lush Amazon basin, offering a tapestry of cultures, languages, and natural wonders.

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About Colombia

Colombia, a land of soaring mountains, lush rainforests, and dazzling coastlines, sits at the crossroads of South America, offering a kaleidoscope of natural beauty and cultural diversity that captivates travelers and scholars alike.

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Bolivia & Colombia: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Bolivia?

The capital of Bolivia is Sucre.

What is the population of Bolivia?

Bolivia has a recorded population of approximately 12,413,315 people.

How big is Bolivia?

Bolivia covers an area of about 1,098,580 km².

What is the population density of Bolivia?

Bolivia has a population density of roughly 11.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Bolivia?

Bolivia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $54.88 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Bolivia?

Bolivia has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,421.

What currency is used in Bolivia?

Bolivia uses the Bolivian boliviano (BOB), with the symbol Bs..

Where is Bolivia located?

Bolivia is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Bolivia called?

People from Bolivia are referred to as Bolivian.

What is the phone calling code for Bolivia?

The international dialing code for Bolivia is +591.

What is the internet domain for Bolivia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bolivia is .bo.

What time zone is Bolivia in?

Bolivia uses the America/La_Paz time zone.

What is Bolivia known for?

Nestled in the heart of South America, Bolivia is a land of dramatic contrasts where soaring Andes peaks meet the lush Amazon basin, offering a tapestry of cultures, languages, and natural wonders.

What is the capital of Colombia?

The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.

What is the population of Colombia?

Colombia has a recorded population of approximately 52,886,363 people.

How big is Colombia?

Colombia covers an area of about 1,140,619 km².

What is the population density of Colombia?

Colombia has a population density of roughly 46.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Colombia?

Colombia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $418.82 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Colombia?

Colombia has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,919.

What currency is used in Colombia?

Colombia uses the Colombian peso (COP), with the symbol $.

Where is Colombia located?

Colombia is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Colombia called?

People from Colombia are referred to as Colombian.

What is the phone calling code for Colombia?

The international dialing code for Colombia is +57.

What is the internet domain for Colombia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Colombia is .co.

What time zone is Colombia in?

Colombia uses the America/Bogota time zone.

What is Colombia known for?

Colombia, a land of soaring mountains, lush rainforests, and dazzling coastlines, sits at the crossroads of South America, offering a kaleidoscope of natural beauty and cultural diversity that captivates travelers and scholars alike.