🇻🇪 Venezuela
Venezuela (South America) has a population of 28,516,896 (2025), ranking 53 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Venezuela: $3,495 /inh. (2025), ranking 155 out of 211. Economic growth is 1.6 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 5.3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 254.9 % (2016).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Venezuela, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy (1/186).
Weaknesses – Venezuela, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Inflation (GDP deflator) (210/210), Inflation (consumer prices) (191/191), Political corruption index (173/173).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Venezuela has $3,495 /inh., below the regional median (South America: $9,123 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Venezuela has 5.3 %, below the regional median (South America: 6.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Venezuela has 254.9 %, above the regional median (South America: 4.8 %).
- GDP growth: Venezuela has 1.6 %, below the regional median (South America: 2.6 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 11.8 % | 2014 | 42 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $621.1B | 2011 | 48 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $11,724 /inh. | 2014 | 54 of 184 |
| GDP | $99.7B | 2025 | 79 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $21,283 /inh. | 2011 | 102 of 201 |
| GDP per capita growth | 1.2 % | 2025 | 139 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $3,860 /inh. | 2025 | 145 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $3,495 /inh. | 2025 | 155 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 1.6 % | 2025 | 158 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lending interest rate | 21.1 % | 2017 | 15 of 146 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $4.51 | 2026 | 22 of 55 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 48.6 % | 2013 | 101 of 164 |
| Official exchange rate | 9.98 LCU/$ | 2017 | 108 of 211 |
| Real interest rate | -89.5 % | 2017 | 146 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 254.9 % | 2016 | 191 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 227.1 % | 2025 | 210 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 74.4 % | 2025 | 39 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 10.4 % | 2025 | 76 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 40.4 % | 2025 | 78 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 5.3 % | 2025 | 97 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 8.9 % | 2025 | 114 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 16.8 % | 2025 | 122 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 49.2 % | 2025 | 146 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 51.9 % | 2025 | 154 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | 0.6 % | 2025 | 74 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $8.6B | 2025 | 111 of 205 |
| Services exports | $1.1B | 2025 | 138 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 14.9 % | 2025 | 170 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 25 % | 2025 | 190 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 10.1 % | 2025 | 191 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 4.3 % | 2025 | 65 of 196 |
| International tourism receipts | $546M | 2016 | 106 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 0.4 % | 2023 | 116 of 160 |
| International tourist arrivals | 429,000 arr. | 2017 | 136 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | -0.5 % | 2025 | 188 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | -$522M | 2025 | 189 of 203 |
Public finances 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | 2.2 % | 2017 | 59 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 0.3 % | 2014 | 87 of 155 |
| Government final consumption | 0 % | 2011 | 187 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total reserves (including gold) | $9.8B | 2017 | 83 of 180 |
| Stock market capitalization | 4.3 % | 2002 | 94 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 3.7 months | 2016 | 111 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 27.5 % | 2013 | 123 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross savings | 12.8 % | 2025 | 152 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 5.9 % | 2025 | 181 of 185 |
| Household final consumption | 0 % | 2011 | 189 of 189 |
| Manufacturing | 0 % | 2011 | 201 of 201 |
| Services | 0 % | 2011 | 202 of 202 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 0 % | 2011 | 203 of 203 |
| Industry (including construction) | 0 % | 2011 | 205 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban population | 89.3 % | 2025 | 32 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 98.3 % | 2024 | 41 of 145 |
| Population | 28,516,896 inhab. | 2025 | 53 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.6 % | 2025 | 83 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 24.9 % | 2025 | 93 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 65.1 % | 2025 | 93 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 10 % | 2025 | 97 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.2 per 100 girls | 2024 | 99 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 53.7 per 100 | 2025 | 121 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 97.6 per 100 women | 2025 | 131 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.4 % | 2025 | 131 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 29 yrs | 2023 | 133 of 226 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 81.3 % | 2017 | 133 of 178 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female suicide rate | 2.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 43 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 70 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 14.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 78 of 183 |
| Death rate | 7.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 92 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 2.08 children/woman | 2024 | 98 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 15.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 101 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 61.8 yrs | 2023 | 114 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 76.7 yrs | 2024 | 121 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 72.7 yrs | 2024 | 127 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 24.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 130 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 21.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 130 of 194 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 68.9 yrs | 2024 | 139 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.39 % | 2025 | 145 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 39 per 100,000 | 2019 | 186 of 188 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic sanitation | 98.4 % | 2024 | 67 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 5.3 % | 2024 | 89 of 167 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.6 % | 2024 | 94 of 152 |
| Physicians | 1.66 per 1,000 | 2017 | 96 of 193 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 29.7 % | 2023 | 106 of 191 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 46 per 100,000 | 2024 | 109 of 206 |
| Nurses and midwives | 2 per 1,000 | 2018 | 137 of 196 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 93.3 % | 2024 | 138 of 211 |
| Hospital beds | 1 per 1,000 | 2020 | 150 of 190 |
| Open defecation | 3 % | 2021 | 153 of 211 |
| Health expenditure | 3.8 % | 2023 | 157 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 71 % | 2024 | 164 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of men | 26.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 66 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.8 kg/m² | 2016 | 70 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 171.6 cm | 2014 | 93 of 198 |
| Obesity among adult women | 25.4 % | 2024 | 95 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 23 % | 2024 | 104 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 20.2 % | 2024 | 104 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 8.6 % | 2024 | 106 of 207 |
| Average height of women | 157.4 cm | 2014 | 133 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 2.6 L/person | 2024 | 134 of 202 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent prayer | 71.2 % | 2022 | 36 of 80 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 45.5 % | 2022 | 45 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 88.1 % | 2020 | 48 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 2.1 % | 2020 | 56 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 76.2 % | 2022 | 60 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 62 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 9.7 % | 2020 | 64 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.5 | 2003 | 87 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 104 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 4.4 % | 2024 | 114 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.07 | 2003 | 162 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.1 % | 2020 | 168 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.14 | 2003 | 182 of 204 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 33.2 % | 2006 | 26 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 9.7 % | 2006 | 112 of 169 |
| Gini index | 44.7 | 2006 | 149 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 4.3 % | 2006 | 157 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total area | 912,050 km² | 2024 | 32 of 212 |
| Land area | 882,050 km² | 2024 | 32 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 5,267 km | 2026 | 33 of 230 |
| Length of coastline | 2,800 km | 2026 | 40 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 3 countries | 2026 | 81 of 223 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 7.1 ° | 2026 | 160 of 232 |
| Population density | 32.2 inh./km² | 2024 | 165 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable fresh water per person | 28,533 m³/inh. | 2022 | 21 of 181 |
| Highest point | 4,978 m | 2026 | 27 of 229 |
| Average annual rainfall | 2,044 mm | 2022 | 31 of 180 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 450 m | 2026 | 80 of 166 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 4.1 % | 2015 | 123 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 56.8 % | 2025 | 3 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 53.4 % | 2024 | 47 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 24.4 % | 2024 | 134 of 207 |
| Arable land | 2.9 % | 2024 | 155 of 204 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.15 | 2025 | 125 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.24 | 2025 | 138 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.38 | 2025 | 142 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.18 | 2025 | 143 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.05 | 2025 | 154 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.04 | 2025 | 164 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.08 | 2025 | 165 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | No multiparty elections | 2025 | 19 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private civil liberties index | 0.6 | 2025 | 123 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -0.39 | 2025 | 140 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.22 | 2025 | 144 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.31 | 2025 | 147 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.16 | 2025 | 152 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.13 | 2025 | 154 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.15 | 2025 | 154 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.16 | 2025 | 158 of 174 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.19 | 2025 | 161 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -1.6 | 2025 | 153 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.02 | 2025 | 167 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.01 | 2025 | 172 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.97 | 2025 | 173 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 10 pts | 2024 | 178 of 179 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -1.51 | 2025 | 186 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -1.39 | 2025 | 192 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.75 | 2025 | 194 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -1.55 | 2025 | 200 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -1.99 | 2025 | 201 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -2.2 | 2025 | 205 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 32.1 % | 2025 | 62 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 25.7 % | 2025 | 73 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,950 | 2025 | 117 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 93.8 /100 | 2025 | 3 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 74.8 /100 | 2025 | 76 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 89 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 41.8 /100 | 2025 | 99 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 45.8 /100 | 2025 | 166 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 5.7 pts | 2025 | 65 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 32 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 12.6 per 100,000 | 2022 | 162 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party, withdrawal notified | 2026 | 6 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of modern contraceptives | 61.7 % | 1998 | 39 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 18.9 % | 1998 | 84 of 150 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 98.7 % | 2018 | 99 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 227 per 100,000 | 2023 | 159 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 73.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 179 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 23.4 % | 2016 | 54 of 99 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 60 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 55 yrs | 2026 | 73 of 78 |
| Trade union membership rate | 0.2 % | 2012 | 137 of 137 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 30.8 % | 2019 | 138 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 8.9 /10 | 2024 | 179 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 17 yrs | 2025 | 1 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Venezuela?
Venezuela has about 28,516,896 inhabitants (2025), ranking 53 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Venezuela?
GDP per capita is $3,495 /inh. (2025): Venezuela ranks 155 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Venezuela?
Annual inflation is 254.9 % (2016); Venezuela ranks 191 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Venezuela?
The unemployment rate is 5.3 % (2025); Venezuela ranks 97 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Venezuela stand in its region (South America)?
GDP per capita: Venezuela has $3,495 /inh., below the regional median (South America: $9,123 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Venezuela come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.