In 2023, the number of deaths per 1,000 inhabitants in Venezuela was ****. Between 1960 and 2023, the figure dropped by ****, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Venezuela: Death rate, per 1000 people: The latest value from 2023 is 7.56 deaths per 1000 people, an increase from 7.35 deaths per 1000 people in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 7.70 deaths per 1000 people, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Venezuela from 1960 to 2023 is 6.02 deaths per 1000 people. The minimum value, 4.65 deaths per 1000 people, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 10.03 deaths per 1000 people was recorded in 1960.

Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in Venezuela was reported at 7.56 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Venezuela - Death rate, crude - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

The leading cause of death in Venezuela in 2019 was ischaemic heart disease. In that year, around ** people per 100,000 population died from this condition also known as coronary heart disease. Interpersonal violence was the second most common cause of death in the country in 2019, with a mortality rate of around ** deaths per 100,000 people. Violent deaths result from the intentional use of physical force against a person or a group.

Historical dataset showing Venezuela death rate by year from 1950 to 2025.

In 2023, the infant mortality rate in deaths per 1,000 live births in Venezuela amounted to 21.5. Between 1960 and 2023, the figure dropped by 37.3, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Venezuela VE: Death Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data was reported at 5.609 Ratio in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.567 Ratio for 2015. Venezuela VE: Death Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 5.435 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.017 Ratio in 1960 and a record low of 4.981 Ratio in 2001. Venezuela VE: Death Rate: Crude: per 1000 People 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.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Crude death rate indicates the number of deaths occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

Venezuela: Death rate, per 1000 people: Pour cet indicateur, La Banque mondiale fournit des données pour la Venezuela de 1960 à 2023. La valeur moyenne pour Venezuela pendant cette période était de 6.02 deaths per 1000 people avec un minimum de 4.65 deaths per 1000 people en 1997 et un maximum de 10.03 deaths per 1000 people en 1960.

UNICEF's country profile for Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), including under-five mortality rates, child health, education and sanitation data.

The statistic shows the adult mortality rate in Venezuela from 2012 to 2022, by gender. According to the source, the adult mortality rate is the probability of dying between the ages of 15 and 60 - that is, the probability of a 15-year-old dying before reaching age 60, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of the specified year between those ages. In 2022, the mortality rate for women was at ****** per 1,000 female adults, while the mortality rate for men was at ***** per 1,000 male adults in Venezuela.

Venezuela VE: Suicide Mortality Rate: Female data was reported at 1.100 NA in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.200 NA for 2015. Venezuela VE: Suicide Mortality Rate: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 1.500 NA from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.200 NA in 2000 and a record low of 1.100 NA in 2016. Venezuela VE: Suicide Mortality Rate: Female 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.WDI: Health Statistics. Suicide mortality rate is the number of suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population. Crude suicide rate (not age-adjusted).; ; World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).; Weighted average;

In 2023, the death rate in deaths per 1,000 inhabitants in Venezuela stood at 7.56. Between 1960 and 2023, the figure dropped by 2.47, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Venezuela VE: Suicide Mortality Rate: per 100,000 Population data was reported at 3.700 Number in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.800 Number for 2015. Venezuela VE: Suicide Mortality Rate: per 100,000 Population data is updated yearly, averaging 4.300 Number from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.000 Number in 2000 and a record low of 3.700 Number in 2016. Venezuela VE: Suicide Mortality Rate: per 100,000 Population 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: Health Statistics. Suicide mortality rate is the number of suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population. Crude suicide rate (not age-adjusted).; ; World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).; Weighted Average;

Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) in Venezuela was reported at 21.5 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Venezuela - Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Venezuela VE: Mortality Rate Attributed to Household and Ambient Air Pollution: Age-standardized: Male data was reported at 45.000 NA in 2016. Venezuela VE: Mortality Rate Attributed to Household and Ambient Air Pollution: Age-standardized: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 45.000 NA from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2016, with 1 observations. Venezuela VE: Mortality Rate Attributed to Household and Ambient Air Pollution: Age-standardized: Male 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.WDI: Health Statistics. Mortality rate attributed to household and ambient air pollution is the number of deaths attributable to the joint effects of household and ambient air pollution in a year per 100,000 population. The rates are age-standardized. Following diseases are taken into account: acute respiratory infections (estimated for all ages); cerebrovascular diseases in adults (estimated above 25 years); ischaemic heart diseases in adults (estimated above 25 years); chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adults (estimated above 25 years); and lung cancer in adults (estimated above 25 years).; ; World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).; Weighted average;

Male child mortality rate of Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) remained stable at 26.2 deaths per thousand live births over the last 1 years. Child mortality rate is the probability of dying between the exact ages of one and five, if subject to current age-specific mortality rates. The probability is expressed as a rate per 1,000.

Male adult mortality rate of Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) increased by 0.57% from 214.3 deaths per 1,000 male adults in 2022 to 215.5 deaths per 1,000 male adults in 2023. Since the 0.91% fall in 2019, male adult mortality rate rose by 2.41% in 2023. Adult mortality rate is the probability of dying between the ages of 15 and 60--that is, the probability of a 15-year-old dying before reaching age 60, if subject to current age-specific mortality rates between those ages.

Venezuela VE: Mortality Rate Attributed to Unintentional Poisoning: Female: per 100,000 Female Population data was reported at 0.200 Ratio in 2016. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.200 Ratio for 2015. Venezuela VE: Mortality Rate Attributed to Unintentional Poisoning: Female: per 100,000 Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 0.200 Ratio from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.300 Ratio in 2005 and a record low of 0.200 Ratio in 2016. Venezuela VE: Mortality Rate Attributed to Unintentional Poisoning: Female: per 100,000 Female Population 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: Health Statistics. Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisonings is the number of female deaths from unintentional poisonings in a year per 100,000 female population. Unintentional poisoning can be caused by household chemicals, pesticides, kerosene, carbon monoxide and medicines, or can be the result of environmental contamination or occupational chemical exposure.; ; World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).; Weighted average;

This dataset is about countries per year in Venezuela. It has 64 rows. It features 4 columns: country, death rate, and rural population.

Venezuela VE: Cause of Death: by Injury: % of Total data was reported at 19.200 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 19.400 % for 2015. Venezuela VE: Cause of Death: by Injury: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 19.300 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.300 % in 2010 and a record low of 19.100 % in 2000. Venezuela VE: Cause of Death: by Injury: % of Total 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.WDI: Health Statistics. Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Injuries include unintentional and intentional injuries.; ; Derived based on the data from WHO's Global Health Estimates.; Weighted average;