Venezuela GDP Per Capita (2026)
Venezuela has a resource-rich South American economy with substantial oil reserves alongside activity in services, manufacturing, agriculture, mining, and trade. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic output compares with population and helps track economic performance on a per-person basis. Explore Venezuela’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, economic changes, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$4,140
Est. in USD
World Rank
#133
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+10.8%
+$404
South America Rank
#12
Out of 12 countries
1. Venezuela GDP Per Capita in 2026
Venezuela’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident, with petroleum historically playing a central role in national output and export earnings. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a population-based perspective that complements the headline size of the economy. It is particularly useful for tracking how major changes in production and economic conditions affect output per person.
2. Venezuela GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Venezuela GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,140 | +10.8% |
| 2025 | $3,736 | -17.7% |
| 2024 | $4,539 | +18.5% |
| 2023 | $3,829 | +15.8% |
| 2022 | $3,307 | +61.2% |
| 2021 | $2,052 | +33.9% |
| 2020 | $1,533 | -41.6% |
| 2019 | $2,625 | -25.6% |
| 2018 | $3,530 | -7.3% |
| 2017 | $3,807 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | $3,676 | -10.3% |
| 2015 | $4,097 | -42.4% |
| 2014 | $7,107 | -18.2% |
| 2013 | $8,693 | -31.5% |
| 2012 | $12,688 | +16.0% |
| 2011 | $10,934 | -2.0% |
| 2010 | $11,158 | +16.7% |
| 2009 | $9,558 | -13.7% |
| 2008 | $11,079 | +29.8% |
| 2007 | $8,538 | +28.4% |
| 2006 | $6,647 | +22.6% |
| 2005 | $5,422 | +25.7% |
| 2004 | $4,312 | +32.0% |
| 2003 | $3,266 | -13.6% |
| 2002 | $3,778 | -23.9% |
| 2001 | $4,964 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | $4,821 | +16.6% |
| 1999 | $4,133 | +4.1% |
| 1998 | $3,970 | +5.1% |
| 1997 | $3,779 | +19.0% |
| 1996 | $3,175 | -10.8% |
| 1995 | $3,560 | +29.8% |
| 1994 | $2,742 | -4.7% |
| 1993 | $2,876 | -3.1% |
| 1992 | $2,968 | +10.5% |
| 1991 | $2,685 | +7.7% |
| 1990 | $2,493 | +4.8% |
| 1989 | $2,378 | -27.8% |
| 1988 | $3,293 | +25.7% |
| 1987 | $2,619 | -24.9% |
| 1986 | $3,489 | +0.5% |
| 1985 | $3,472 | +0.7% |
| 1984 | $3,447 | -29.4% |
| 1983 | $4,883 | -3.2% |
| 1982 | $5,042 | -0.9% |
| 1981 | $5,086 | +8.9% |
| 1980 | $4,671 | — |
4. Venezuela GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+10.8%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+101.8%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+12.6%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
-37.7%
(2006 to 2026)
Venezuela’s GDP per capita has experienced considerable volatility as oil production, commodity prices, inflation, exchange rates, investment, migration, and domestic economic conditions have changed. Currency movements can also strongly influence figures expressed in U.S. dollars. Historical data helps show how output per resident has shifted through periods of expansion, contraction, and economic adjustment.
5. Venezuela GDP Per Capita vs South America and World
Venezuela
$4,140
South America Average
$13,752
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Venezuela’s GDP per capita is approximately
69.9%
below the
South America average
and
83.6%
below the world average.
6. Venezuela GDP Per Capita Ranking in South America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Peru | $10,960 |
| #7 | Colombia | $10,104 |
| #8 | Paraguay | $9,372 |
| #9 | Suriname | $8,856 |
| #10 | Ecuador | $7,575 |
| #11 | Bolivia | $6,333 |
| #12 | Venezuela | $4,140 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Venezuela
Venezuela GDP (Nominal)
$111.3 Billion
(2026)
Venezuela GDP Per Capita
$4,140
(2026)
Venezuela’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic production across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the overall size of the economy and importance of energy production, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic output generated for each resident. Together, both indicators offer complementary perspectives.
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8. Venezuela GDP Per Capita Forecast
Forecast data is currently unavailable for
Venezuela.
9. Venezuela GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Venezuela GDP per capita is estimated at $4,140 in 2026.
It ranks #133 globally and #12 in South America.
GDP per capita increased by 10.8% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 101.8%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 12.6%.
It is approximately 69.9% below the South America average.
It is approximately 83.6% below the world average.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Venezuela GDP Per Capita FAQs
Venezuela GDP per capita is estimated at $4,140 in 2026.
Venezuela ranks #133 globally and #12 in South America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 10.8% compared with 2025.
Venezuela GDP per capita was approximately $4,097 in 2015.
Venezuela GDP per capita is approximately 69.9% below the South America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.