Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Venezuela
Venezuela: Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre was 3,629 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3,629 current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
138th
of 204 countries
All-time high
24,136 current US$ per square kilometre
in 2012
All-time low
659.49 current US$ per square kilometre
in 1963
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Venezuela, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
Venezuela recorded 3,629 current US$ per square kilometre for imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in 2023.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and down 80.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Venezuela peaked at 24,136 current US$ per square kilometre in 2012 and was at its lowest, 659.49 current US$ per square kilometre, in 1963.
That places Venezuela 138th out of 204 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Venezuela, year by year
| Year | current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 731.59 current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 720.25 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1963 | 659.49 current US$ per square kilometre | -8.4% |
| 1964 | 869.34 current US$ per square kilometre | +31.8% |
| 1965 | 962.98 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1966 | 867.3 current US$ per square kilometre | -9.9% |
| 1967 | 945.52 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1968 | 1,108 current US$ per square kilometre | +17.2% |
| 1969 | 1,097 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1970 | 1,216 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1971 | 1,164 current US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 1972 | 1,324 current US$ per square kilometre | +13.7% |
| 1973 | 1,490 current US$ per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 1974 | 2,521 current US$ per square kilometre | +69.2% |
| 1975 | 3,552 current US$ per square kilometre | +40.9% |
| 1976 | 4,050 current US$ per square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 1977 | 5,090 current US$ per square kilometre | +25.7% |
| 1978 | 6,344 current US$ per square kilometre | +24.6% |
| 1979 | 6,485 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 7,922 current US$ per square kilometre | +22.2% |
| 1981 | 8,562 current US$ per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 1982 | 7,671 current US$ per square kilometre | -10.4% |
| 1983 | 3,845 current US$ per square kilometre | -49.9% |
| 1984 | 4,803 current US$ per square kilometre | +24.9% |
| 1985 | 4,920 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 4,839 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 1987 | 5,432 current US$ per square kilometre | +12.3% |
| 1988 | 6,995 current US$ per square kilometre | +28.8% |
| 1989 | 4,296 current US$ per square kilometre | -38.6% |
| 1990 | 4,030 current US$ per square kilometre | -6.2% |
| 1991 | 6,791 current US$ per square kilometre | +68.5% |
| 1992 | 8,424 current US$ per square kilometre | +24.0% |
| 1993 | 7,576 current US$ per square kilometre | -10.1% |
| 1994 | 4,923 current US$ per square kilometre | -35.0% |
| 1995 | 6,484 current US$ per square kilometre | +31.7% |
| 1996 | 5,557 current US$ per square kilometre | -14.3% |
| 1997 | 8,367 current US$ per square kilometre | +50.6% |
| 1998 | 8,673 current US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 7,205 current US$ per square kilometre | -16.9% |
| 2000 | 8,834 current US$ per square kilometre | +22.6% |
| 2001 | 9,390 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 6,638 current US$ per square kilometre | -29.3% |
| 2003 | 4,215 current US$ per square kilometre | -36.5% |
| 2004 | 7,693 current US$ per square kilometre | +82.5% |
| 2005 | 11,431 current US$ per square kilometre | +48.6% |
| 2006 | 15,401 current US$ per square kilometre | +34.7% |
| 2007 | 19,953 current US$ per square kilometre | +29.6% |
| 2008 | 20,860 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 16,237 current US$ per square kilometre | -22.2% |
| 2010 | 16,565 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 21,236 current US$ per square kilometre | +28.2% |
| 2012 | 24,136 current US$ per square kilometre | +13.7% |
| 2013 | 18,669 current US$ per square kilometre | -22.7% |
| 2014 | 16,644 current US$ per square kilometre | -10.8% |
| 2015 | 12,940 current US$ per square kilometre | -22.3% |
| 2016 | 7,309 current US$ per square kilometre | -43.5% |
| 2017 | 6,614 current US$ per square kilometre | -9.5% |
| 2018 | 8,096 current US$ per square kilometre | +22.4% |
| 2019 | 2,463 current US$ per square kilometre | -69.6% |
| 2020 | 2,176 current US$ per square kilometre | -11.6% |
| 2021 | 2,699 current US$ per square kilometre | +24.0% |
| 2022 | 3,459 current US$ per square kilometre | +28.2% |
| 2023 | 3,629 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 3,629 current US$ per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,651 current US$ per square kilometre, 2.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's 3,629 current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 119,184 current US$ per square kilometre, 3% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 884.66 current US$ per square kilometre | 659.49 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,108 current US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,324 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,164 current US$ per square kilometre | 6,485 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,928 current US$ per square kilometre | 3,845 current US$ per square kilometre | 8,562 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,803 current US$ per square kilometre | 4,030 current US$ per square kilometre | 8,673 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 12,065 current US$ per square kilometre | 4,215 current US$ per square kilometre | 20,860 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,467 current US$ per square kilometre | 2,463 current US$ per square kilometre | 24,136 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,991 current US$ per square kilometre | 2,176 current US$ per square kilometre | 3,629 current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
- 135 Paraguay 4,150 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 136 Argentina 3,916 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 137 Rwanda 3,883 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 139 New Caledonia 3,387 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 140 Pakistan 2,834 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 141 Kyrgyzstan 2,778 current US$ per square kilometre 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$), annual growth rate -3.51 % change on previous year (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Venezuela?
- Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Venezuela was 3,629 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports by region of origin, per square kilometre recorded in Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 24,136 current US$ per square kilometre in 2012.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin, per square kilometre recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 659.49 current US$ per square kilometre in 1963.
- How does Venezuela rank for imports by region of origin, per square kilometre?
- Venezuela ranks 138th out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports by region of origin, per square kilometre rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports by region of origin divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports by region of origin ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports by region of origin International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports by region of origin divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.