Bolivia comparatively has experienced far less immigration than its South American neighbors.
The Basques were a large source of Spanish and European immigration from the late 16th to early 20th centuries, most came as shepherds and ranchers to Bolivia's vast livestock industry.
Similar to other Latin American nations, Bolivia has experienced a small Japanese migration.
Small Japanese communities were formed in the Bolivian department of Santa Cruz.
During the 20th century Bolivia received a small number of Jews, mainly Ashkenazi.