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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Venezuela, RB

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population28.52M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$99.66B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$3.49K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth72.72024 · yearsInternet use76.7%2024 · % of populationForest area52.2%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
5.9%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Venezuela, RB2023 · 5.9%
06.0312.0518.0824.11960199320252001: 14.1%2002: 14.2%2003: 13.8%2004: 9.3%2005: 7.8%2006: 6.5%2007: 4.4%2008: 2.6%2009: 2.5%2010: 2.5%2011: 2.5%2012: 2.5%2013: 2.5%2014: 3.9%2015: 11.3%2016: 17.4%2017: 23.7%2018: 23.4%2019: 24.1%2020: 18.5%2021: 13%2022: 7.3%2023: 5.9%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Venezuela, RB in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Caracas
Country code
VEN

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