Venezuela: Population, Economy & Travel Facts

Essential data for planning your trip to Venezuela — from population and demographics to economic indicators, healthcare infrastructure, tourism trends, and digital connectivity.

Population & Geography

Population
28,870,195
#48 of 197 countries
Area
912,050 km²
#34 of 248 countries
Density
31.7 / km²
#184 of 245 countries

Venezuela has a population of 28,870,195 spread across 912,050 km², giving it an average density of 31.7 people per km².

Demographics

Median Age
31.3
Life Expectancy
74.5 yrs
Literacy Rate
97.2%
Government
federal presidential republic
Religions

Population Trends

How a country's age structure is shifting tells you a lot about what to expect on the ground. A growing elderly population often means better healthcare and higher costs, while a young population signals energy and growth but potentially less developed infrastructure.

Age Structure Over Time
Population Growth Rate (%)
Urban vs Rural (%)
Birth & Death Rates (per 1,000)

Economy & Cost of Living

Understanding the local economy helps travellers budget effectively and set expectations. Venezuela is classified as a not classified country by the World Bank.

Income Level
Not classified
GDP per Capita
$3,617
GDP per Capita (USD)
GDP Growth (%)
Inflation Rate (%)
Employment
GDP/Capita (PPP)
$4,900
Unemployment
5.5%

Tourism

Tourism data reveals how popular a destination is and how much infrastructure exists to support visitors. Tourism accounts for 1.9% of Venezuela's total exports, making it a smaller part of the economy, meaning you may find fewer purpose-built tourist facilities but more authentic experiences.

Tourism % of Exports
1.9%
Air Passengers
1,783,667
International Tourist Arrivals
Tourism Receipts (USD)
Air Passengers Carried
Tourism as % of Exports

Health & Safety Infrastructure

Healthcare quality matters when you're far from home. These indicators help gauge what level of medical care is available — Venezuela has 1.66 physicians per 1,000 people, near the global average. Standard travel insurance should suffice.

Physicians
1.66/1k
Hospital Beds
0.99/1k
Health Spend
$186/person
Infant Mortality
21.5/1k
Immunization
71%
Safe Drinking Water
93.3%
Basic Sanitation
98.4%
Health Expenditure per Capita (USD)
Hospital Beds per 1,000

Connectivity & Digital Infrastructure

Staying connected while travelling is essential for navigation, communication, and remote work. There are 70 mobile subscriptions per 100 people.

Mobile Subs
70/100
Broadband
10.6/100
Internet Users (%)
Urbanization (%)

Source: World Bank Open Data