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Venezuelan Scorecard

Country profile

Venezuela is a South American country with diverse landscapes ranging from the Andes mountains to the Amazon rainforest and a Caribbean coastline, known for its abundant natural resources. It has a population of 28.3 million, a population growth rate of 0.31%, and a median age of 29.03 years.

Its history includes pre-Columbian civilizations, Spanish colonial influence, and a modern era marked by the development of its oil industry.

Today, Venezuela is recognized for its cultural contributions in music and dance, despite economic challenges, and continues to be defined by its rich natural heritage and resilient people.

Its capital city is Caracas.

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Economic Development

Unemployment Rate in Venezuela improved by 0.2% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Venezuela worsened by 109.4% from 2015 to 2016

General Government Debt in Venezuela improved by 9.0% from 2022 to 2023

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Venezuela worsened by 0.1% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Human Development in Venezuela improved by 1.4% from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Venezuela, RB worsened by 17.7% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Venezuela, RB improved by 2.0% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World in Venezuela, RB worsened by 13.3% from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Venezuela, RB worsened by 6.2% from 2016 to 2017

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Venezuela worsened by 7.1% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Venezuela worsened by 2.4% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Venezuela improved by 34.4% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Venezuela improved by 5.3% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Venezuela improved by 4.8% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Venezuela improved by 2.1% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Venezuela improved by 0.9% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Venezuela worsened by 13.5% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Venezuela, RB worsened by 2.7% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Venezuela, RB improved by 8.0% from 2020 to 2021