Capital: Caracas
Population
Total Population:
28,405,543
Natural Increase:
0.4%
Density:
32 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
88.5%
Population of main cities:
Maracaibo (2,262,600); Caracas (2,087,700); Valencia (1,585,500); Barquisimeto (1,089,100); Ciudad Guayana (893,400); Maturin (508,200); Maracay (464,700); Barcelona (454,200); Petare (441,700); Ciudad Bolivar (425,000)
Ethnic Origins:
The origins of the population are Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, African and native. About half of the population is of mixed ethnic origin, 44% of European and north American origin, 4% of African origin and 3% of native origin.
(National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela)
Official Language:
Spanish.
Other Languages Spoken:
English, French, German and Portuguese are also spoken by some sections of the population.
Business Language(s):
Even if English is used, it is still strongly advisable to speak Spanish. Most of the population does not speak English and all official documents must be drawn up in Spanish.
Religion:
Roman Catholic 48.1%, Protestant 31.6%, Jehovah's Witness 1.4%, African American/umbanda 0.7%, other 0.1%, believer 3.5%, none 14.7%
Literacy Rate:
93.0%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Caracas
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: Venezuelan Bolivar (VEF)
Country Overview
Area:
912,050 km²
Type of State:
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is a federal presidential republic, with a political system centred around a strong presidency. It is not based on parliamentary democracy, as executive power is primarily vested in the President, who is elected independently from the legislature. The National Assembly serves as the legislative branch but does not share executive authority.
Type of Economy:
High de jure oil income, deep economic crisis and hyperinflation..
The Venezuelan economy is facing an unprecedented economic crisis, with hyperinflation, a collapse in oil production and a shortage of essential goods that are seriously affecting the population.
HDI*:
0.709/1
HDI (World Rank):
121/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Venezuela, dial 00
To call Venezuela, dial +58
Internet Suffix:
.ve
Households with a computer:
45.7 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
25.6 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
100% of the Population
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Latest Update: October 2025
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