Venezuela's economy in numbers:
Nominal GDP of USD 112 billion in 2021.
GDP per capita of USD 4,053 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 9.2% over the last decade.
Economic structure:
In 2014, services accounted for 58% of overall GDP, manufacturing 12%, other industrial activity 25%, and agriculture 5%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 75% of GDP in 2014, government consumption 15%, fixed investment 25%, and net exports -15%.International trade:
In 2013, manufactured products made up 2% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 98%, food 0%, ores and metals 0% and agricultural raw materials 0%, with other categories accounting for 0% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 71% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 1%, food 18%, ores and metals 1% and agricultural raw materials 1%, with other goods accounting for 8% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 34 billion in 2018, while total imports were USD 13 billion.Economic growth:
The economy recorded an average annual decrease of 9.2% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Venezuela, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy:
Venezuela's fiscal deficit averaged 10.5% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment:
The unemployment rate averaged 7.5% in the decade to 2018. For more information on Venezuela's unemployment click here.
Inflation:
Inflation averaged 8213.6% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Venezuela inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy:
Venezuela's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 0.70%, up from 0.35% a decade earlier. See our Venezuela monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate:
From end-2012 to end-2022 the bolívar weakened by 75% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the bolívar, click here.
45 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 18 expert analysts.
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