Moving to Bolivia from Denmark

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Denmark to Bolivia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Denmark to Bolivia, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Denmark to Bolivia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
118 ↑ 9% vs 2015

people born in Denmark live in Bolivia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bolivia?

Top countries of origin for Bolivia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Denmark and Bolivia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

DK
1.0
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DK
2.3
BO
17.6

Denmark performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

DK
$7,262
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DK
43.8
BO
12.7

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

DK
13.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DK
4.3t
BO
2.3t

Denmark generally does better on environment, though Bolivia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DK
45.0
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DK
26.4%
BO
1.2%

Denmark generally does better on infrastructure, though Bolivia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DK
5.1%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DK
$72,000
BO
$9,700

Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Denmark leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DK
81.7 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DK
3.0
BO
22.3

Denmark generally does better on family life, though Bolivia leads in education spending.

Data: Danish Central Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Denmark and Bolivia. To live, work, or study long-term in Bolivia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bolivia's immigration authority.

Denmark passport

Denmark passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Free
Denmark passport holders can enter Bolivia without a visa.
Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Denmark

Visa Required
Bolivia passport holders need a visa to enter Denmark.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bolivia?

With 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bolivia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Denmark and Bolivia.

Is Bolivia safe for expats?

Denmark performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Denmark.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Denmark?

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 43.8 in Denmark. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Denmark: 82).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Denmark, the official language is Danish.

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At a Glance

DK BO
Population 5,920,767 12,054,379
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Danish Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +45 +591
Time zones 5 1
Emergency number 112 110