Venezuela

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

"A South American country known for its oil reserves, Angel Falls, and diverse ecosystems."

South America
UN Member
ALBA

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Federal Presidential Republic

Capital City

Caracas

10.48°, -66.87°

Official Languages

Spanish

Population

28.3M

Total Area

916.45K km²

Population Density

30.88 people per km²

Currency

Venezuelan bolívar soberano

Bs.S.

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#53
28,300,854

Total Population+0.3%

2023
#106
72.5 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#37
88.4%

Urban Population

2023
#95
2.08

Fertility Rate

2023
#127
61.6%

Internet Users

2017

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#32
$482.4B

GDP-3.9%

2014
#60
$15.9K

GDP per Capita

2014
#182
254.9%

Inflation

2016
#99
5.5%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#149
44.7

Gini Index

2006

Frequently Asked Questions About Venezuela

What is the capital of Venezuela?

Venezuela's capital city is Caracas.

What is the population of Venezuela?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Venezuela is approximately 28.3M people. This makes it the 53rd most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Venezuela?

Venezuela spans a total area of approximately 916,445 square kilometers (353,841.25 square miles).

Which continent is Venezuela in?

Venezuela is located in Americas, specifically within the South America subregion.

What is the GDP of Venezuela?

According to estimates from 2014, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Venezuela is approximately $482.36B USD. This ranks Venezuela as the 32nd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.