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BoliviavsGuyana

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

Bolivia is higher

Bolivia records 12,413,315, about 14.9× the other value.

Surface area

Bolivia is higher

Bolivia records 1,098,580 km², about 5.11× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Bolivia is higher

Bolivia records $54.88 billion, about 2.23× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇧🇴 Bolivia12,413,315
🇬🇾 Guyana831,087

Bolivia’s population is about 14.9× that of Guyana, a difference of 11,582,228.

Surface area

🇧🇴 Bolivia1,098,580 km²
🇬🇾 Guyana214,970 km²

Bolivia’s surface area is 411% larger than that of Guyana, a difference of 883,610 km².

Population density

🇧🇴 Bolivia11.3 /km²
🇬🇾 Guyana3.9 /km²

Bolivia’s population density is 192% higher than that of Guyana, a difference of 7.4 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇴 Bolivia$54.88 billion · 2024
🇬🇾 Guyana$24.66 billion · 2024

Bolivia’s nominal GDP is 123% larger than that of Guyana, a difference of $30.22 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇴 Bolivia$4,421 · 2024
🇬🇾 Guyana$29,675 · 2024

Guyana’s GDP per capita is 571% higher than that of Bolivia, a difference of $25,254.

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

Georgetown

Population

12,413,315

831,087

Surface area

1,098,580 km²

214,970 km²

Population density

11.3 /km²

3.9 /km²

Nominal GDP

$54.88 billion · 2024

$24.66 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$4,421 · 2024

$29,675 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

South America

South America

Currency

Bolivian boliviano · BOB · Bs.

Guyanese dollar · GYD · $

Nationality

Bolivian

Guyanese

Phone code

+591

+592

Internet domain

.bo

.gy

ISO codes

BO / BOL

GY / GUY

Time zone

America/La_Paz

America/Guyana

Native name

Bolivia

Guyana

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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 Guyana

Guyana, the emerald of the Guianas, blends lush rainforests, winding rivers, and vibrant multicultural heritage into a tableau of natural beauty and spirited tradition.

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Bolivia & Guyana: 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 Guyana?

The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.

What is the population of Guyana?

Guyana has a recorded population of approximately 831,087 people.

How big is Guyana?

Guyana covers an area of about 214,970 km².

What is the population density of Guyana?

Guyana has a population density of roughly 3.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Guyana?

Guyana has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $24.66 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Guyana?

Guyana has a GDP per capita of approximately $29,675.

What currency is used in Guyana?

Guyana uses the Guyanese dollar (GYD), with the symbol $.

Where is Guyana located?

Guyana is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Guyana called?

People from Guyana are referred to as Guyanese.

What is the phone calling code for Guyana?

The international dialing code for Guyana is +592.

What is the internet domain for Guyana?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guyana is .gy.

What time zone is Guyana in?

Guyana uses the America/Guyana time zone.

What is Guyana known for?

Guyana, the emerald of the Guianas, blends lush rainforests, winding rivers, and vibrant multicultural heritage into a tableau of natural beauty and spirited tradition.