Venezuela: official statistics and sources
13 official bodies for Venezuela, from National Institute of Statistics to National Procurement Service, with key figures from the World Bank and IMF. Official language: Spanish. Capital: Caracas.
Who holds power in Venezuela
- Head of state: Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez (Presidenta Encargada de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela)
- Head of government: The head of state leads the government (no prime minister listed)
- Foreign minister: Félix Plasencia González (Ministro del Poder Popular para Relaciones Exteriores y Comercio Internacional de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela)
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service list, dated 15 October 2026. All world leaders.
Federal republic (constitutionally), highly centralised in practice. How local power works in Venezuela: 4 tiers of government below the nation, who is elected and who they answer to.
Part of level 6 of the 10 levels of power.
Government, regions and cities
- Government and power in Venezuela: leaders, governance scores, women in parliament, spending and the bodies that hold power to account
- All 25 states: Zulia, Miranda, Carabobo, Lara, Distrito Capital…
- The 40 largest cities: Caracas, Maracaibo, Valencia, Barquisimeto, Ciudad Guayana
Key figures
What the figures show
Venezuela had 28.5 million people in 2025, by the World Bank's count; ten years earlier the figure was 30.6 million. It ranks 6th of 33 in the World Bank's Latin America and Caribbean region and 53rd of 193 worldwide.
In 2025 Venezuela recorded gross domestic product of $99.7 billion, converted to US dollars by the World Bank. Divided by population it comes to $3,495, where the middle country in the region has $10,989.
Output rose 1.6% after inflation in 2025 (World Bank). The IMF's October 2026 outlook projects 5.0% for 2026.
For 2016 as a whole the World Bank records 254.9%. IMF projections put 2026 at 467.9%.
Unemployment stood at 5.3% in 2025 on the ILO's modelled estimate, which can differ from the national survey.
A baby born in 2024 could expect to live 72.7 years.
- GDP per person in dollars, 2015 to 2025: minus 15%.
Figures checked 2026-10-13; how they are compiled.
Official sources in Venezuela
Statistics office prices, jobs, people, output
- National Institute of Statistics (Instituto Nacional de Estadística)
Census results, demographic, social and economic statistics for Venezuela. Not in English.
Central bank interest rates and money
- Central Bank of Venezuela (Banco Central de Venezuela)
Official exchange rates, monetary statistics, inflation and national accounts data. Not in English.
Parliament debates, votes, bills
- National Assembly (Asamblea Nacional)
Laws approved, session records and deputy information. Not in English.
Government
- Presidency of the Republic (Presidencia de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela)
Presidential announcements and government communications. Not in English.
Courts judgments
- Supreme Tribunal of Justice (Tribunal Supremo de Justicia)
Rulings of the Supreme Tribunal's chambers, including the Constitutional Chamber, and the Official Gazette archive. Not in English.
Public audit how public money was spent
- Comptroller General of the Republic (Contraloría General de la República)
Audit reports, management reports and public-sector control resolutions. Not in English.
Regulators
- Superintendency of Banking Sector Institutions (Superintendencia de las Instituciones del Sector Bancario)
Banking supervision rules, banking statistics and regulatory resolutions. Not in English.
- National Securities Superintendency (Superintendencia Nacional de Valores)
Securities market supervision, registrations and market information. Not in English.
- National Telecommunications Commission (Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones)
Telecommunications and broadcasting regulation, licences and sector statistics. Not in English.
- National Superintendency for the Defence of Socioeconomic Rights (Superintendencia Nacional para la Defensa de los Derechos Socioeconómicos)
Price regulation, consumer protection and inspection resolutions. Not in English.
Public registers companies, land, charities
- Autonomous Registries and Notaries Service (commercial registers) (Servicio Autónomo de Registros y Notarías (SAREN))
Runs the commercial, real property and civil registries and notaries, with online appointments and searches. Not in English.
- Autonomous Registries and Notaries Service (property registers) (Servicio Autónomo de Registros y Notarías (SAREN))
Runs the public real property registries. Not in English.
Public contracts government tenders and awards
- National Procurement Service (Servicio Nacional de Contrataciones)
Keeps the national register of state contractors and publishes procurement rules. Not in English.
Notes
The National Electoral Council site (cne.gob.ve) did not resolve in DNS when checked on 2026-10-13, so it is not listed.
Also: World Bank country data · IMF country page · UN Sustainable Development Goals country profile · IPU Parline parliament profile.
Venezuela by subject
- Economy GDP, growth, trade and investment
- Jobs and pay unemployment, jobs and work
- Cost of living inflation, poverty and inequality
- Public finances debt, deficit, tax and spending
- Health and care life expectancy, doctors and spending
- Housing homes, cities, water and power
- Crime and justice murder rate, courts and crime
- Immigration migrants, refugees and remittances
- Education schools, universities and literacy
- Environment emissions, air, forests and water
Power in Venezuela, from local government up to the G20
The global bodies above national governments, and the levels of power inside Venezuela. How the ten levels work.
Level 3: Local councils
- Cities of Venezuela the largest cities, with their figures
- Local government in Venezuela how councils, regions and municipalities work
Level 5: Devolved and state governments
- Regions of Venezuela 25 regions, states or provinces
Level 6: National government
- Venezuela: national government this page
- Government and power in Venezuela who leads, the parliament and the courts
- World leaders every country's head of state and government
Level 10: G7, G20, Davos and global forums
Common questions
What is the population of Venezuela?
28.5 million (2025, World Bank). National figures: National Institute of Statistics.
What is the inflation rate in Venezuela?
254.9% (2016, World Bank). Official index: National Institute of Statistics.
What is Venezuela's GDP?
$99.7 billion (2025, World Bank).
Who publishes official statistics in Venezuela?
National Institute of Statistics (Instituto Nacional de Estadística): https://www.ine.gob.ve/
What is the central bank of Venezuela?
Central Bank of Venezuela (Banco Central de Venezuela): https://www.bcv.org.ve/
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