Venezuela
🇻🇪 South America · Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
How Venezuela ranks globally
About Venezuela
Venezuela (officially Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) is a country in South America, with Caracas as its capital. It is home to roughly 28.52 million people, giving a population density of about 31 people per square kilometre. The country covers 916,445 km² of land and shares land borders with 3 neighbouring countries. Its economy is valued at approximately $99.66B in nominal GDP (2025), and it records a Human Development Index of 0.709. The official currency is the Venezuelan bolívar soberano (VES), and the main language is Spanish.
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How Venezuela measures up
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Venezuela is the 53rd most populous country in the world, with about 28.52 million people.
By land area it is the 32nd-largest country in the world, covering 916,445 km².
It has the world's 77th-largest economy by nominal GDP ($99.66B).
Venezuela shares land borders with 3 countries.
It is classed by the UN as a country of high human development, with an HDI of 0.709.
Venezuela has a population density of about 31 people per square kilometre.
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