Gross capital formation in Venezuela
Venezuela: Gross capital formation was 1.50 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.50 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
157th
of 170 countries
All-time high
25.52 billion constant LCU
in 2012
All-time low
1.29 billion constant LCU
in 2020
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in Venezuela, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Venezuela recorded 1.50 billion constant LCU for gross capital formation in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and down 88.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Venezuela peaked at 25.52 billion constant LCU in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.29 billion constant LCU, in 2020.
Venezuela ranks 157th of 170 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Venezuela, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.94 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 3.84 billion constant LCU | -2.5% |
| 1962 | 4.20 billion constant LCU | +9.4% |
| 1963 | 4.19 billion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 1964 | 5.68 billion constant LCU | +35.5% |
| 1965 | 5.66 billion constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 1966 | 5.04 billion constant LCU | -11.0% |
| 1967 | 5.23 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 1968 | 6.86 billion constant LCU | +31.2% |
| 1969 | 6.99 billion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 9.22 billion constant LCU | +32.0% |
| 1971 | 7.33 billion constant LCU | -20.6% |
| 1972 | 7.95 billion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 1973 | 8.13 billion constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 1974 | 8.17 billion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 10.14 billion constant LCU | +24.1% |
| 1976 | 12.19 billion constant LCU | +20.3% |
| 1977 | 15.45 billion constant LCU | +26.7% |
| 1978 | 15.26 billion constant LCU | -1.3% |
| 1979 | 12.12 billion constant LCU | -20.5% |
| 1980 | 10.18 billion constant LCU | -16.1% |
| 1981 | 10.06 billion constant LCU | -1.1% |
| 1982 | 11.25 billion constant LCU | +11.8% |
| 1983 | 5.20 billion constant LCU | -53.8% |
| 1984 | 7.27 billion constant LCU | +39.7% |
| 1985 | 7.62 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 7.94 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 9.16 billion constant LCU | +15.4% |
| 1988 | 10.63 billion constant LCU | +16.0% |
| 1989 | 4.75 billion constant LCU | -55.3% |
| 1990 | 4.37 billion constant LCU | -7.9% |
| 1991 | 7.88 billion constant LCU | +80.2% |
| 1992 | 10.89 billion constant LCU | +38.2% |
| 1993 | 8.86 billion constant LCU | -18.7% |
| 1994 | 6.26 billion constant LCU | -29.3% |
| 1995 | 8.55 billion constant LCU | +36.5% |
| 1996 | 7.60 billion constant LCU | -11.0% |
| 1997 | 10.19 billion constant LCU | +34.0% |
| 1998 | 10.63 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 9.50 billion constant LCU | -10.6% |
| 2000 | 10.14 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 11.51 billion constant LCU | +13.6% |
| 2002 | 7.60 billion constant LCU | -34.0% |
| 2003 | 4.90 billion constant LCU | -35.5% |
| 2004 | 9.38 billion constant LCU | +91.3% |
| 2005 | 12.24 billion constant LCU | +30.5% |
| 2006 | 16.68 billion constant LCU | +36.3% |
| 2007 | 21.37 billion constant LCU | +28.2% |
| 2008 | 21.84 billion constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 17.68 billion constant LCU | -19.1% |
| 2010 | 17.86 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 20.57 billion constant LCU | +15.2% |
| 2012 | 25.52 billion constant LCU | +24.1% |
| 2013 | 21.96 billion constant LCU | -14.0% |
| 2014 | 16.93 billion constant LCU | -22.9% |
| 2015 | 12.87 billion constant LCU | -23.9% |
| 2016 | 5.91 billion constant LCU | -54.1% |
| 2017 | 2.08 billion constant LCU | -64.9% |
| 2018 | 1.43 billion constant LCU | -31.2% |
| 2019 | 1.90 billion constant LCU | +33.1% |
| 2020 | 1.29 billion constant LCU | -32.1% |
| 2021 | 1.40 billion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 2022 | 1.46 billion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 1.50 billion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 1.55 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 2025 | 1.50 billion constant LCU | -3.4% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 1.50 billion constant LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 100.52 billion constant LCU, 1% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's 1.50 billion constant LCU is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 74.88 billion constant LCU, 2% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.16 billion constant LCU | 3.84 billion constant LCU | 6.99 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.60 billion constant LCU | 7.33 billion constant LCU | 15.45 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.41 billion constant LCU | 4.75 billion constant LCU | 11.25 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.47 billion constant LCU | 4.37 billion constant LCU | 10.89 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.33 billion constant LCU | 4.90 billion constant LCU | 21.84 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.70 billion constant LCU | 1.43 billion constant LCU | 25.52 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.45 billion constant LCU | 1.29 billion constant LCU | 1.55 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
- 154 South Sudan 2.13 billion constant LCU compare
- 155 Papua New Guinea 1.89 billion constant LCU compare
- 156 Montenegro 1.53 billion constant LCU compare
- 158 Belize 1.06 billion constant LCU compare
- 159 Sao Tome and Principe 1.01 billion constant LCU compare
- 160 Bermuda 850.30 million constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Venezuela
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.36 Percent per annum (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.19 Percent per annum (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 2.60 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0216 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 91.64 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.63 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -99.45 % change on previous year (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0135 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 57.47 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -3.51 % change on previous year (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Venezuela?
- Gross capital formation in Venezuela was 1.50 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 25.52 billion constant LCU in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.29 billion constant LCU in 2020.
- How does Venezuela rank for gross capital formation?
- Venezuela ranks 157th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.