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Venezuela gdp per capita is at a current level of 15692. Assetmacro database holds data for the indicator venezuela gdp per capita ppp since 1990. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used. Today, venezuela has one of the poorest major economies in latin america and as the current crisis rides itself out, the imf foresees it getting far worse. Though venezuela bolivarian republic of gdp per capita fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 1999 2018 period ending at 3,411 us dollars in 2018. World economics makes available of worlds most comprehensive gdp database covering over countries with historical gdp ppp data from 18702018, building on the lifetimes work of angus maddison.

Between 1900 and 1920, venezuelas per capita gdp had grown at a rate of barely 1. Other sources of information on wikipedia south america. A nations gdp at purchasing power parity ppp exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the united states in the year noted. Venezuela gdp per capita ppp is updated yearly, is measured in usd and is calculated by world bank. Annual percentage growth rate of gdp at market prices based on constant local currency. Dollar figures for gdp are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. In 2018, gdp per capita for venezuela bolivarian republic of was 3,411 us dollars. Below you will find the last recordings for the indicator. Venezuela gdp per capita is updated yearly, is measured in usd and is calculated by world bank. These are lists of regions and countries by their estimated real gross domestic product gdp. Venezuela has the least expensive petrol in the world because the consumer price of petrol is heavily subsidized. Gdp per capita since 1820 since 1820, the world economy experienced spectacular growth in output and income. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at percapita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. Industry includes mining, manufacturing, energy production, and construction.

South america venezuela the world factbook central. History of venezuela palgrave essential histories series. Data on venezuela reconstructing global inequality clio infra. It has also experienced one of the most dramatic declines, with levels of relative real gdp per capita reaching less than 30 percent of that of the. The survey also reports the book value of fixed capital at the beginning of the year. Data learn how the world bank group is helping countries with covid19 coronavirus. Purchasing power parity converted gdp per capita relative to the united states, average gekscpdw, at current prices for venezuela u. Fifty two years later and venezuela has barely grown at all. However, venezuelan oil is not light crude like that being extracted in the middle east or in africa. Venezuela overview of economy, information about overview.

Gdp is the sum of gross value added by all resident. Country report 2017 includes venezuela real gross domestic product growth rate, with latest forecasts and historical data, gdp per capita, gdp composition and breakdown by sector. The percentage change in real gdp per capita for the latest year for which data is published. The history of venezuela is an important part of the history of south america. Venezuela gross domestic product gdp per capita 2021. Gdp is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. Abduls answer couldnt be more detached from the venezuelan reality. Hidden numbers reveal scale of venezuelas economic crisis. From the late 1940s to 1970 the country was the worlds largest petroleum exporter. Lucia, suriname, costa rica, iran with a respective gdp per capita ppp of 14,400, 14,400, 14,300, 14,100,800,600. According to imf data, venezuelas gdp will contract by 7. Venezuela overview of economy venezuela is very much a country built by oil. Scores of articles and books are devoted to the problem of the latin american economic lag.

Gdp growth annual % venezuela, rb from the world bank. Because venezuela has a rather violent and dramatic history, a complete and comprehensive history would contain many books and thousands of pages. The statistic shows the growth in real gdp in venezuela from between 2011 to 2018, with projections up until 2021. Sunken oil prices are a main factor in venezuelas economic collapse, and both events are as bad as any in. Oil was first pumped from the bed of lake maracaibo, in upper northwest venezuela, in 1917. Why is venezuelas per capita gdp so relatively low less. Since 20, venezuelas gdp has dropped 35%, and gdp per capita rates are down 40%. Participants at carlos iii universitys economic history seminar, at the. In 2019, venezuelas gross domestic product gdp per capita dropped to 2,547 u. The standard of living, measured as gross domestic product gdp per capita, increased dramatically in venezuela relative to that of the united states from. Some 75 percent of venezuelas oil continues to be pumped from the area in and. Venezuela bolivarian republic of real gdp growth, 1980. Venezuela economy gdp, inflation, cpi and interest rate.

This entry shows where production takes place in an economy. List of regions by past gdp ppp per capita wikipedia. World economic outlook october 2019 gdp per capita, current. Venezuela s economy is largely based on the petroleum sector and manufacturing. Though venezuela bolivarian republic of real gdp growth fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 1999 2018 period ending at 18 % in 2018. Venezuela gdp per capita ppp macroeconomic indicators. Venezuela is the sixth largest member of opec by oil production. In his 1995 book economics and world history, economic historian paul. Measured as real gross domestic product gdp per capita in international dollars, venezuela attained levels of more than 80 percent of that of the united states by the end of 1960. Venezuela compared to other countries the gdp per capita ppp of venezuela is similar to that of romania, bulgaria, dominica, kazakhstan, grenada, northern mariana islands, st.

Assetmacro database holds data for the indicator venezuela gdp per capita since 1960. The gross domestic product gdp per capita increased by 5. On 19 october, the central bank of venezuela bcv released fresh macroeconomic data for the first time in six months, underscoring the severity of the crisis currently gripping the country. The south korean won has been converted to the international dollar using the. Brian nolan has edited two books on the question which were published just recently. As of today, venezuela is producing roughly one million oil barrels per day less than 50 years ago, and yet its population has grown by three. The gross domestic product gdp in venezuela was worth 280 billion us dollars in 2019, according to official data from the world bank and projections from trading economics. This article presents new estimations of per capita gdp in colonial times for the. Venezuela gdp per capita 19602014 data historical chart. Congratulations to venezuela the human development index. In 2019, venezuela s gross domestic product gdp per capita dropped to 2,547 u. If youre interested in the history of south america, then you will find this book of great value.

Browse additional economic indicators and data sets, selected by global finance editors, to learn more about venezuela. The monetary and fiscal history of venezuela 19602016. The private sector controls twothirds of venezuelas economy. The venezuelan economy is based primarily on the production and exploitation of petroleum. Agriculture includes farming, fishing, and forestry. This chapter builds upon the work by angus maddison and shows that the worlds average gdp per capita increased by a factor of 10 between 1820 and the 2010. For estimations of total gdp in history, see list of regions by past gdp ppp. Global finance magazine venezuela gdp and economic data. The gross domestic product per capita in venezuela was last recorded at 16054. Gdp per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population.

All data are sourced from the latest regional statistics published by the south korean government, the oecd and the international monetary fund imf. From the longterm perspective of social history, we know that economic. Venezuelas economy has relied on earnings from the petroleum sector to modernize and diversify other. The gross domestic product gdp of an economy is a measure of total. Gdp per capita growth annual % venezuela, rb from the world bank. Venezuela gni per capita, atlas method is at a current level of 12780. The gdp per capita in venezuela is equivalent to 127 percent of the worlds average. In 1960, venezuela was the wealthiest nation in latin america. Venezuela bolivarian republic of gdp per capita, 1980. World bank national accounts data, and oecd national accounts data files. Plummeting global oil prices amid the price war between saudi arabia and russia and muted demand for fuel likely battered the external sector, which was already reeling due to u. Venezuela had a gdp per capita under 4,000 dollars in 1998. Venezuela gdp new central bank data reveals the crisis is only worsening. For available datasets with historical boundaries click here.