Gross domestic product (GDP) of Venezuela fell to 43.79 billion U.S. dollars in 2020, down from a 2012 peak of 372.59 U.S. dollars.

Venezuela’s economic capacity

Venezuela is famously the country with the largest oil reserves. However, mismanagement of the economy has led to several economic problems. Most notably, inflation has gotten out of control and has turned into hyperinflation. This represents a complete breakdown in people’s faith in the currency and, to a similar extent, the entire financial system.

The Maduro Diet

President Nicolás Maduro has largely been blamed for the economic situation in Venezuela. Many people have lost weight due to food shortages, which critics refer to as the “Maduro Diet”. In early 2019, opposition leader Juan Guaido declared the Maduro administration illegitimate, plunging the country into a constitutional crisis that divided the diplomatic world. Regardless of the outcome, Venezuela will still have to deal with high inflation, growing national debt, and challenges in infrastructure.

The growth of the real gross domestic product (GDP) in Venezuela was estimated at about 5.30 percent in 2024. From 1980 to 2024, the growth rose by around 10.25 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. Between 2024 and 2026, the growth will decrease by approximately 10.80 percentage points.This indicator describes the annual change in the gross domestic product at constant prices, expressed in national currency units. Here the gross domestic product represents the total value of the final goods and services produced during a year.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Venezuela expanded 8.54 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 over the same quarter of the previous year. This dataset provides - Venezuela GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Venezuela was worth 111.81 billion US dollars in 2021, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of Venezuela represents 0.11 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides - Venezuela GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices in Venezuela was estimated at about 119.81 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. From 1980 to 2024, the GDP rose by around 49.97 billion U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. Between 2024 and 2026, the GDP will decrease by approximately 18.79 billion U.S. dollars.This indicator describes the gross domestic product at current prices. The values are based upon the GDP in national currency converted to U.S. dollars using market exchange rates (yearly average). The GDP represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.

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Venezuela VE: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data was reported at 23,751,849.491 VEF mn in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,025,329.791 VEF mn for 2015. Venezuela VE: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data is updated yearly, averaging 291.270 VEF mn from Dec 1950 (Median) to 2016, with 67 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23,751,849.491 VEF mn in 2016 and a record low of 11.826 VEF mn in 1950. Venezuela VE: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Venezuela – Table VE.IMF.IFS: Gross Domestic Product: by Expenditure: Annual.

In 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Venezuela was estimated at approximately 4.51 thousand U.S. dollars. From 1980 to 2024, the figure dropped by around 160 U.S. dollars, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. Between 2024 and 2026, the GDP per capita will decrease by about 750 U.S. dollars.This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby, the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange rates and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic product is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).

Venezuela VE: GDP: Growth data was reported at -3.894 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.343 % for 2013. Venezuela VE: GDP: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 3.044 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2014, with 54 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.287 % in 2004 and a record low of -8.856 % in 2002. Venezuela VE: GDP: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Venezuela – Table VE.World Bank: Gross Domestic Product: Annual Growth Rate. Annual percentage growth rate of GDP at market prices based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2010 U.S. dollars. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted average;

Venezuela: Gross Domestic Product, billions of U.S. dollars: The latest value from 2014 is 482.36 billion U.S. dollars, an increase from 371.01 billion U.S. dollars in 2013. In comparison, the world average is 410.94 billion U.S. dollars, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Venezuela from 1960 to 2014 is 96.93 billion U.S. dollars. The minimum value, 7.66 billion U.S. dollars, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 482.36 billion U.S. dollars was recorded in 2014.

Venezuela VE: GDP: Growth: Gross Value Added: Industry: Manufacturing data was reported at -7.225 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of -0.297 % for 2013. Venezuela VE: GDP: Growth: Gross Value Added: Industry: Manufacturing data is updated yearly, averaging 3.754 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2014, with 54 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.502 % in 1997 and a record low of -14.624 % in 1989. Venezuela VE: GDP: Growth: Gross Value Added: Industry: Manufacturing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Venezuela – Table VE.World Bank: Gross Domestic Product: Annual Growth Rate. Annual growth rate for manufacturing value added based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2010 U.S. dollars. Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted Average; Note: Data for OECD countries are based on ISIC, revision 4.

Venezuela: Gross domestic product, billions of Euro: The latest value from is billion Euro, unavailable from billion Euro in . In comparison, the world average is 0.00 billion Euro, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for Venezuela from to is billion Euro. The minimum value, billion Euro, was reached in while the maximum of billion Euro was recorded in .

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Venezuela VE: GDP: % of GDP: Gross Value Added: Industry data was reported at 37.245 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 44.726 % for 2013. Venezuela VE: GDP: % of GDP: Gross Value Added: Industry data is updated yearly, averaging 45.160 % from Dec 1968 (Median) to 2014, with 47 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.676 % in 1990 and a record low of 36.405 % in 1983. Venezuela VE: GDP: % of GDP: Gross Value Added: Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Venezuela – Table VE.World Bank: Gross Domestic Product: Share of GDP. Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3 or 4.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted Average; Note: Data for OECD countries are based on ISIC, revision 4.

The gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices of Venezuela was estimated at approximately 15.70 million U.S. dollars in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the GDP has risen by around 15.70 million U.S. dollars since 2018. Between 2024 and 2026, the GDP will increase by about 104.75 million U.S. dollars.

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The gross domestic product (GDP) by fiscal year in Venezuela was estimated at approximately 15.70 million U.S. dollars in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the GDP has risen by around 15.70 million U.S. dollars since 2018. Between 2024 and 2026, the GDP will increase by about 104.75 million U.S. dollars.

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