Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) in Venezuela
Venezuela: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) was 4.56 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.56 billion current US$
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
123rd
of 181 countries
All-time high
67.71 billion current US$
in 2012
All-time low
0 current US$
in 1991
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Venezuela, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in Venezuela stood at 4.56 billion current US$.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and down 79.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Venezuela peaked at 67.71 billion current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1991.
Venezuela ranks 123rd of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) in Venezuela, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.84 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 1.62 billion current US$ | -11.8% |
| 1962 | 1.69 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1963 | 1.76 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1964 | 1.71 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1965 | 1.84 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1966 | 2.05 billion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1967 | 2.10 billion current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1968 | 2.55 billion current US$ | +21.4% |
| 1969 | 2.85 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1970 | 2.87 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1971 | 3.39 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 1972 | 4.02 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1973 | 4.84 billion current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1974 | 5.47 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1975 | 7.97 billion current US$ | +45.7% |
| 1976 | 11.14 billion current US$ | +39.8% |
| 1977 | 15.75 billion current US$ | +41.4% |
| 1978 | 18.72 billion current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1979 | 17.08 billion current US$ | -8.8% |
| 1980 | 16.72 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 1981 | 18.18 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1982 | 18.27 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1983 | 14.40 billion current US$ | -21.2% |
| 1984 | 9.28 billion current US$ | -35.6% |
| 1985 | 10.39 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1986 | 11.95 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1987 | 9.87 billion current US$ | -17.4% |
| 1988 | 13.30 billion current US$ | +34.8% |
| 1989 | 7.11 billion current US$ | -46.5% |
| 1990 | 6.65 billion current US$ | -6.6% |
| 1991 | 0 current US$ | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1993 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1994 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1997 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1998 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1999 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2000 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2002 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2003 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2004 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2005 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2006 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2007 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2008 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2009 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2010 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2011 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2012 | 67.71 billion current US$ | — |
| 2013 | 66.11 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 36.58 billion current US$ | -44.7% |
| 2015 | 21.86 billion current US$ | -40.2% |
| 2016 | 12.27 billion current US$ | -43.9% |
| 2017 | 9.36 billion current US$ | -23.7% |
| 2018 | 6.33 billion current US$ | -32.3% |
| 2019 | 4.08 billion current US$ | -35.6% |
| 2020 | 3.01 billion current US$ | -26.3% |
| 2021 | 3.80 billion current US$ | +26.2% |
| 2022 | 4.21 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2023 | 4.21 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 4.58 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2025 | 4.56 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 4.56 billion current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.47 billion current US$, 83% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's 4.56 billion current US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 10.71 billion current US$, 43% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.00 billion current US$ | 1.62 billion current US$ | 2.85 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 9.13 billion current US$ | 2.87 billion current US$ | 18.72 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.95 billion current US$ | 7.11 billion current US$ | 18.27 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 664.76 million current US$ | 0 current US$ | 6.65 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.43 billion current US$ | 0 current US$ | 67.71 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.06 billion current US$ | 3.01 billion current US$ | 4.58 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0458 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 159.96 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -2.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0334 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 116.8 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0477 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Venezuela?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Venezuela was 4.56 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 67.71 billion current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1991.
- How does Venezuela rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Venezuela ranks 123rd out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.1%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. 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.