Mapiri Facts
| Area | 1153.0 km² |
| Population | 16,262 |
| Male Population | 8,812 (54.2%) |
| Female Population | 7,450 (45.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +381.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +190.8% |
| Median Age | 21.9 years (Male: 23.1, Female: 20.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,098 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Bolivia Time |
| Lat & Lng | -15.25000, -68.16667 |
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Mapiri Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,376 | 6,520 | 5,592 | 12,381 | 16,262 | 17,259 | 18,233 |
| Population Density | 2.9 / km² | 5.7 / km² | 4.8 / km² | 10.7 / km² | 14.1 / km² | 15 / km² | 15.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMapiri Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 190.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapiri | +381.7% | +149.4% | +190.8% |
| La Paz Department (Bolivia) | — | — | — |
| Bolivia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mapiri Median Age
Median Age: 21.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapiri | 21.9 yrs | 20.6 yrs | 23.1 yrs |
| La Paz Department (Bolivia) | 25.9 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 25.2 yrs |
| Bolivia | 23.9 yrs | 24.4 yrs | 23.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mapiri Population Density
Population Density: 14.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapiri | 16,262 | 1,153 km² | 14.1 / km² |
| La Paz Department (Bolivia) | 2.9 million | 131,383.5 km² | 21.8 / km² |
| Bolivia | 10.8 million | 1,083,759.7 km² | 9.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mapiri Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Mapiri
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Mapiri Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,254 | $2,222 | $3,267 | $3,365 | $3,832 | $4,529 | $4,104 | $5,098 |
| Total GDP | $14.1M | $15.3M | $25M | $29.9M | $39.9M | $53.7M | $50.9M | $64.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Mapiri CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapiri | 24,919 tn | 1.53 tn | 21.6 tons/km² |
| La Paz Department (Bolivia) | 4,394,651 tn | 1.53 tn | 33.4 tons/km² |
| Bolivia | 16,583,283 tn | 1.54 tn | 15.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Mapiri CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 24,919 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 21.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17/16 | 11:38 PM | 4.2 | 85.1 km | 175,720 m | 15km W of Sorata, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/14 | 6:22 AM | 4.3 | 79.1 km | 19,500 m | 35km NNW of Coroico, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/02 | 8:22 PM | 3.6 | 95.4 km | 103,000 m | La Paz, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 2/25/73 | 10:57 PM | 4.1 | 54.1 km | 120,000 m | La Paz, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/56 | 1:48 PM | 6.3 | 36.4 km | 35,000 m | La Paz, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

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