Bolivians in Brazil
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 350,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| São Paulo, Belo Horizonte | |
| Languages | |
| Spanish, Portuguese, minority Aymara and Quechua | |
| Religion | |
| Mostly Roman Catholicism and Folk religions. | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Bolivians other Brazilian, Spanish, Hispanic and Hispanophone people |
Bolivians in Brazil are individuals of full, partial, or predominantly Bolivian ancestry, or a Bolivian-born person residing in Brazil. Bolivian migration to Brazil began in the 1950s and increased significantly from the 1980s onward, driven by economic instability in Bolivia and labor demand in Brazil's textile industry. In the 21st century, migration flows have continued to grow, with estimates placing the Bolivian population in Brazil at around 350,000, primarily concentrated in São Paulo. Internal migration has led to the formation of Bolivian communities in other regions, such as Belo Horizonte. Bolivians in Brazil often live in multilingual households and face challenges related to documentation, labor exploitation, discrimination, and access to public services.