Venezuela, RB
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Population, GDP, and key facts about Venezuela, RB — updated for 2026.
Venezuela, RB quick facts
- Population
- 28,405,543
- Area
- 912,050 km²
- Population density
- 32 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 120.6 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 4.2K
- Capital
- Caracas
- Currency
- Venezuelan bolívar soberano (Bs.S., VES)
- Minimum wage
- Bs.S. 130/month · 2024 figure
- Language
- Spanish
Venezuela, RB at human scale
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Venezuela, RB's energy mix
- Hydropower91%
- Natural gas4%
- Oil4%
- Wind0%
- Solar0%
Share of Venezuela, RB's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Venezuela, RB
What is the capital of Venezuela, RB?
The capital of Venezuela, RB is Caracas.
What is Venezuela, RB's population?
Venezuela, RB has a population of 28,405,543.
What is Venezuela, RB's GDP per capita?
Venezuela, RB's GDP per capita is US$ 4.2K.
What is the currency of Venezuela, RB?
The currency of Venezuela, RB is the Venezuelan bolívar soberano (VES).
What is the minimum wage in Venezuela, RB?
Venezuela, RB's statutory minimum wage is Bs.S. 130 per month (as of 2024).
Is Venezuela, RB bigger than Peru?
Peru is about 1.4× the size of Venezuela, RB by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.