Gross capital formation in Venezuela
Venezuela: Gross capital formation was 5.91 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Venezuela, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Venezuela stood at 5.91 billion current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 75.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Venezuela peaked at 88.77 billion current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1991.
Venezuela ranks 115th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.44 billion current US$ | 1.88 billion current US$ | 3.49 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.82 billion current US$ | 4.23 billion current US$ | 20.39 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.34 billion current US$ | 5.35 billion current US$ | 21.20 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 480.71 million current US$ | 0 current US$ | 4.81 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.44 billion current US$ | 0 current US$ | 88.77 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.28 billion current US$ | 3.94 billion current US$ | 5.91 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Venezuela
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 4.8% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 254.9% (2016)
- GDP per capita 1,519 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 0.0% (2011)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 43.31 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,519 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 165.46 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 996.97 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 6.03 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 0 current LCU (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Venezuela?
- Gross capital formation in Venezuela was 5.91 billion current US$ 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 88.77 billion current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1991.
- How does Venezuela rank for gross capital formation?
- Venezuela ranks 115th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.7%. 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 (current US$). 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.