Imports by region of origin in Venezuela
Venezuela: Imports by region of origin was 4.72 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.72 billion current US$
Change on year
up 47.4%
World rank
54th
of 210 countries
All-time high
21.29 billion current US$
in 2012
All-time low
436.90 million current US$
in 1950
Years of data
77
1948–2024
Imports by region of origin in Venezuela, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports by region of origin in Venezuela is 4.72 billion current US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 47.4% on the previous year and down 67.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Venezuela peaked at 21.29 billion current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 436.90 million current US$, in 1950.
Venezuela ranks 54th of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in Venezuela, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 639.50 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 575.60 million current US$ | -10.0% |
| 1950 | 436.90 million current US$ | -24.1% |
| 1951 | 519.30 million current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1952 | 630.00 million current US$ | +21.3% |
| 1953 | 660.70 million current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1954 | 661.40 million current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1955 | 683.60 million current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1956 | 714.00 million current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1957 | 1.23 billion current US$ | +72.2% |
| 1958 | 961.50 million current US$ | -21.8% |
| 1959 | 907.10 million current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1960 | 658.20 million current US$ | -27.4% |
| 1961 | 645.30 million current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1962 | 635.30 million current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1963 | 581.70 million current US$ | -8.4% |
| 1964 | 766.80 million current US$ | +31.8% |
| 1965 | 849.40 million current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1966 | 765.00 million current US$ | -9.9% |
| 1967 | 834.00 million current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1968 | 977.40 million current US$ | +17.2% |
| 1969 | 967.90 million current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1970 | 1.07 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1971 | 1.03 billion current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1972 | 1.17 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1973 | 1.31 billion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1974 | 2.22 billion current US$ | +69.2% |
| 1975 | 3.13 billion current US$ | +40.9% |
| 1976 | 3.57 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1977 | 4.49 billion current US$ | +25.7% |
| 1978 | 5.60 billion current US$ | +24.6% |
| 1979 | 5.72 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 6.99 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1981 | 7.55 billion current US$ | +8.1% |
| 1982 | 6.77 billion current US$ | -10.4% |
| 1983 | 3.39 billion current US$ | -49.9% |
| 1984 | 4.24 billion current US$ | +24.9% |
| 1985 | 4.34 billion current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 4.27 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1987 | 4.79 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1988 | 6.17 billion current US$ | +28.8% |
| 1989 | 3.79 billion current US$ | -38.6% |
| 1990 | 3.55 billion current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1991 | 5.99 billion current US$ | +68.5% |
| 1992 | 7.43 billion current US$ | +24.0% |
| 1993 | 6.68 billion current US$ | -10.1% |
| 1994 | 4.34 billion current US$ | -35.0% |
| 1995 | 5.72 billion current US$ | +31.7% |
| 1996 | 4.90 billion current US$ | -14.3% |
| 1997 | 7.38 billion current US$ | +50.6% |
| 1998 | 7.65 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 6.36 billion current US$ | -16.9% |
| 2000 | 7.79 billion current US$ | +22.6% |
| 2001 | 8.28 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 5.85 billion current US$ | -29.3% |
| 2003 | 3.72 billion current US$ | -36.5% |
| 2004 | 6.79 billion current US$ | +82.5% |
| 2005 | 10.08 billion current US$ | +48.6% |
| 2006 | 13.58 billion current US$ | +34.7% |
| 2007 | 17.60 billion current US$ | +29.6% |
| 2008 | 18.40 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 14.32 billion current US$ | -22.2% |
| 2010 | 14.61 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 18.73 billion current US$ | +28.2% |
| 2012 | 21.29 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2013 | 16.47 billion current US$ | -22.7% |
| 2014 | 14.68 billion current US$ | -10.8% |
| 2015 | 11.41 billion current US$ | -22.3% |
| 2016 | 6.45 billion current US$ | -43.5% |
| 2017 | 5.83 billion current US$ | -9.5% |
| 2018 | 7.14 billion current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2019 | 2.17 billion current US$ | -69.6% |
| 2020 | 1.92 billion current US$ | -11.6% |
| 2021 | 2.38 billion current US$ | +24.0% |
| 2022 | 3.05 billion current US$ | +28.2% |
| 2023 | 3.20 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 4.72 billion current US$ | +47.4% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 4.72 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 324.64 million current US$, 14.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's 4.72 billion current US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.34 billion current US$, 1.4× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 607.55 million current US$ | 575.60 million current US$ | 639.50 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 740.41 million current US$ | 436.90 million current US$ | 1.23 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 768.10 million current US$ | 581.70 million current US$ | 977.40 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.93 billion current US$ | 1.03 billion current US$ | 5.72 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.23 billion current US$ | 3.39 billion current US$ | 7.55 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.00 billion current US$ | 3.55 billion current US$ | 7.65 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.64 billion current US$ | 3.72 billion current US$ | 18.40 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.88 billion current US$ | 2.17 billion current US$ | 21.29 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.05 billion current US$ | 1.92 billion current US$ | 4.72 billion current US$ | 5 |
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)
- 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$), annual growth rate -3.51 % change on previous year (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Venezuela?
- Imports by region of origin in Venezuela was 4.72 billion current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 21.29 billion current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 436.90 million current US$ in 1950.
- How does Venezuela rank for imports by region of origin?
- Venezuela ranks 54th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.