Lowest Poverty in Bolivia

Top 75 cities ranked by lowest poverty

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Lowest Poverty — Bolivia

1 San Ignacio de Velasco 08 2.8%

2 Villamontes 09 2.8%

3 Guayaramerín 03 2.8%

4 Bermejo 09 2.8%

5 Mizque 02 2.8%

6 Villazón 07 2.8%

7 Llallagua 07 2.8%

8 Camiri 08 2.8%

9 Cobija 06 2.8%

10 San Borja 03 2.8%

11 Caranavi 04 2.8%

12 Tupiza 07 2.8%

13 Warnes 08 2.8%

14 Achocalla 04 2.8%

15 Ascención de Guarayos 08 2.8%

16 Cotoca 08 2.8%

17 Villa Yapacaní 08 2.8%

18 Laja 04 2.8%

19 El Torno 08 2.8%

20 Riberalta 03 2.8%

21 La Paz 04 2.8%

22 Santa Cruz de la Sierra 08 2.8%

23 Cochabamba 02 2.8%

24 Sucre 01 2.8%

25 Oruro 05 2.8%

26 Sacaba 02 2.8%

27 Quillacollo 02 2.8%

28 Tarija 09 2.8%

29 Potosí 07 2.8%

30 Huanuni 05 2.8%

31 Montero 08 2.8%

32 Viacha 04 2.8%

33 Trinidad 03 2.8%

34 Yacuiba 09 2.8%

35 Tiquipaya 02 2.8%

36 Vinto 02 2.8%

37 Colcapirhua 02 2.8%

38 Sipe Sipe 02 2.8%

39 San Matías 08 2.8%

40 Achacachi 04 2.8%

41 Vallegrande 08 2.8%

42 Monteagudo 01 2.8%

43 Aiquile 02 2.8%

44 Tarata 02 2.8%

45 Challapata 05 2.8%

46 San Julian 08 2.8%

47 Reyes 03 2.8%

48 Concepción 08 2.8%

49 Cliza 02 2.8%

50 Copacabana 04 2.8%

51 Porco 07 2.8%

52 Ixiamas 04 2.8%

53 La Bélgica 08 2.8%

54 Pucarani 04 2.8%

55 Santa Rosa del Sara 08 2.8%

56 Capinota 02 2.8%

57 Chimoré 02 2.8%

58 Colchani 07 2.8%

59 Punata 02 2.8%

60 Ascensión 08 2.8%

61 Mineros 08 2.8%

62 Mecapaca 04 2.8%

63 Santa Ana de Yacuma 03 2.8%

64 Puerto Suárez 08 2.8%

65 Okinawa Uno 08 2.8%

66 Patacamaya 04 2.8%

67 San Pedro 04 2.8%

68 Rurrenabaque 03 2.8%

69 Portachuelo 08 2.8%

70 Puerto Quijarro 08 2.8%

71 Uyuni 07 2.8%

72 San Ignacio de Moxo 03 2.8%

73 Roboré 08 2.8%

74 Pailón 08 2.8%

75 Uncía 07 2.8%

Cities with the lowest poverty rates in Bolivia demonstrate strong economic conditions where most residents have adequate financial resources. San Ignacio de Velasco has a poverty rate of just 2.8%.

Low poverty rates typically reflect a combination of strong job markets, educated populations, and higher wage levels. These communities often feature well-funded public services, good school systems, and active civic engagement.

While low poverty rates are encouraging, some of these cities maintain their statistics partly through high costs of living that effectively price out lower-income residents, raising questions about housing equity and economic diversity.

Did You Know?

1. Only 2.8% of residents in San Ignacio de Velasco live below the poverty line.
2. The federal poverty line for a family of four is approximately $31,200 per year (2024).
3. Cities with the lowest poverty rates tend to also rank high in education, income, and safety metrics.

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