Exhibit

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (No. 333-120089) on Form S-8, Registration Statement (No. 333-216393) on Form S-3, Registration Statement (No. 333-181146) and Registration Statement (No. 333-217523) on Form S-8 of West Bancorporation, Inc. of our reports dated February 27, 2019, relating to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of West Bancorporation, Inc., appearing in the Annual Report to Stockholders, which is incorporated in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of West Bancorporation, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2018.