Languages Spoken by Municipalities

Explore the linguistic richness of Bolivia with data by municipality, province, and department.

This database annually collects the distribution of languages spoken in all Bolivian municipalities between 2001 and 2012, classified by language, department, and province. Developed by the Autonomous Bolivia Observatory (OBA), it offers a unique perspective on the country's cultural and linguistic diversity, integrating native, foreign, and unspecified languages. It is a key resource for sociolinguistic studies, educational policies, social inclusion, and territorial planning.

Key Benefits:

• More than 60 languages represented, including native and foreign languages.
• Georeferenced data by municipality, province, and department.
• Ideal for ethnolinguistic analysis, educational planning, or public policies.
• Useful for NGOs, social researchers, ministries of education and culture.
• Discover linguistic dynamics and patterns of regional diversity.

Access this unique linguistic map and contribute to inclusive, data-driven decisions for Bolivia's future.