La Paz Population 2024

La Paz's 2024 population is now estimated at 1,965,570In 1950, the population of La Paz was 319,640La Paz has grown by 29,951 in the last year, which represents a 1.55% annual change.These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of La Paz, which typically includes La Paz's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.

La Paz, officially Nuestra Señora de La Paz, is the national capital of Bolivia. La Paz is the third most populous city in the country after Santa Cruz de la Sierra and El Alto. The La Paz metropolitan area, which includes Viacha and El Alto, is Bolivia's largest urban area and home to about 2.3 million people. In 2019, La Paz has an estimated population of 790,000 people.

Today, La Paz is an important cultural center of Latin America. It's host to several colonial landmarks such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the San Francisco Church, and the Plaza Murillo.

Demographics

About 70% of the population of Bolivia as a whole live in urban areas like La Paz. The country is made up mostly of Quechua (46%) and Aymara (42%) but there are 37 minority indigenous groups. The most commonly spoken language is Spanish at 60% but dozens of other languages are spoken.

History

La Paz was founded in 1548 by Captain Alonso de Mendoza, a Spanish conquistador. It was named Nuestra Señora de La Paz, or "Our Lady of Peace," to commemorate peace after victory against Peru's first viceroy.

In the mid 16th century, an urban plan was designed that would designate sites for official buildings, public areas, plazas, and a cathedral. This plan was intended to express the ideals and relationships of Spanish colonial society. La Paz was controlled with a firm grip by Spain, and the Spanish King had the final say on any political matters during this time.

After a victory over the Spanish army in 1825 during the Spanish American wars, the city saw its full name changing to La Paz de Ayachucho ("The Peace of the Ayachucho").

Population Growth

Bolivia is South America's poorest nation. Urbanization has rapidly changed the face of the country yet 36% of the population remain in poverty. Outside of cities like La Paz, indigenous communities often lack access to sewage, electricity, and clean water. This has led many indigenous like the Aymara to move to urban centers for jobs and better access to services. Access to basic services remains low in La Paz and affordable, safe housing is a struggle. Despite these problems, the population of La Paz continues to grow at a steady rate.

Country
Bolivia
Growth Rate
1.55%

La Paz Population 2024

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Year
Population
Growth Rate
Growth
1950319,6400%0
1951330,0363.25%10,396
1952340,7863.26%10,750
1953351,8553.25%11,069
1954363,3003.25%11,445
1955375,1173.25%11,817
1956387,3353.26%12,218
1957399,9163.25%12,581
1958412,9243.25%13,008
1959426,3543.25%13,430
1960440,2423.26%13,888
1961454,5413.25%14,299
1962469,3253.25%14,784
1963484,5913.25%15,266
1964500,3753.26%15,784
1965516,6283.25%16,253
1966533,4323.25%16,804
1967550,7823.25%17,350
1968568,7223.26%17,940
1969587,1953.25%18,473
1970606,2943.25%19,099
1971626,0143.25%19,720
1972646,4053.26%20,391
1973667,4013.25%20,996
1974689,1093.25%21,708
1975711,5233.25%22,414
1976734,6983.26%23,175
1977756,1152.92%21,417
1978777,3652.81%21,250
1979799,2122.81%21,847
1980821,7042.81%22,492
1981844,7652.81%23,061
1982868,5072.81%23,742
1983892,9152.81%24,408
1984918,0452.81%25,130
1985943,8092.81%25,764
1986970,3342.81%26,525
1987997,6042.81%27,270
19881,025,6802.81%28,076
19891,054,4662.81%28,786
19901,084,1002.81%29,634
19911,114,5682.81%30,468
19921,145,8192.8%31,251
19931,176,4122.67%30,593
19941,207,8652.67%31,453
19951,240,1602.67%32,295
19961,273,3642.68%33,204
19971,307,3632.67%33,999
19981,342,3182.67%34,955
19991,378,2072.67%35,889
20001,415,1082.68%36,901
20011,452,8912.67%37,783
20021,475,3751.55%22,484
20031,494,5641.3%19,189
20041,514,0301.3%19,466
20051,533,6951.3%19,665
20061,553,6431.3%19,948
20071,573,8501.3%20,207
20081,594,3481.3%20,498
20091,615,0561.3%20,708
20101,636,0621.3%21,006
20111,657,3421.3%21,280
20121,678,9281.3%21,586
20131,700,7341.3%21,806
20141,722,8231.3%22,089
20151,745,1991.3%22,376
20161,767,8661.3%22,667
20171,790,8271.3%22,961
20181,814,0871.3%23,260
20191,835,3551.17%21,268
20201,857,7971.22%22,442
20211,881,7961.29%23,999
20221,907,6861.38%25,890
20231,935,6191.46%27,933
20241,965,5701.55%29,951
20251,997,3681.62%31,798
20262,030,7331.67%33,365
20272,065,3381.7%34,605
20282,100,8581.72%35,520
20292,137,0271.72%36,169
20302,173,6101.71%36,583
20312,210,4451.69%36,835
20322,247,4111.67%36,966
20332,284,4321.65%37,021
20342,321,4251.62%36,993
20352,358,3311.59%36,906
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