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Surface area
Bolivia is higher
Nominal GDP
Bolivia is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Bolivia’s population is about 14.9× that of Guyana, a difference of 11,582,228.
Surface area
Bolivia’s surface area is 411% larger than that of Guyana, a difference of 883,610 km².
Population density
Bolivia’s population density is 192% higher than that of Guyana, a difference of 7.4 /km².
Nominal GDP
Bolivia’s nominal GDP is 123% larger than that of Guyana, a difference of $30.22 billion.
GDP per capita
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
| Measure | Bolivia | Guyana |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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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Guyana, the emerald of the Guianas, blends lush rainforests, winding rivers, and vibrant multicultural heritage into a tableau of natural beauty and spirited tradition.
Full Guyana profile →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.