Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita (Agriculture) in Venezuela
Venezuela: Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita (Agriculture) was 0.0% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita in Venezuela, 1968–2011
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2011, agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Venezuela stood at 0.0%. That is the lowest value across all 44 years on record.
Over the whole period, agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Venezuela peaked at 7.1% in 1969 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1991.
That places Venezuela 203rd out of 203 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita (Agriculture) in Venezuela, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 6.4% | — |
| 1969 | 7.1% | +9.9% |
| 1970 | 6.5% | -8.8% |
| 1971 | 6.3% | -2.3% |
| 1972 | 5.9% | -6.5% |
| 1973 | 6.0% | +1.8% |
| 1974 | 4.9% | -19.1% |
| 1975 | 5.5% | +13.9% |
| 1976 | 5.1% | -7.2% |
| 1977 | 5.6% | +8.0% |
| 1978 | 5.7% | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 5.4% | -6.2% |
| 1980 | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| 1981 | 5.4% | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 5.7% | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 6.1% | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 5.0% | -19.0% |
| 1985 | 5.6% | +13.2% |
| 1986 | 6.4% | +14.5% |
| 1987 | 5.9% | -7.9% |
| 1988 | 6.4% | +8.4% |
| 1989 | 5.9% | -8.1% |
| 1990 | 5.2% | -11.6% |
| 1991 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.0% | — |
| 1996 | 0.0% | — |
| 1997 | 0.0% | — |
| 1998 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2009 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | 0.0% | — |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 0.0% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 16.6%. (47 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's 0.0% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.1%. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita (Agriculture) in Venezuela changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -100.0% | 5.2% | 0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.8% | 6.4% | 7.1% | 2 |
| 1970s | 5.7% | 4.9% | 6.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.8% | 5.0% | 6.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
- 200 Hong Kong 0.0% compare
- 201 Singapore 0.0% compare
- 202 San Marino 0.0%
More agriculture & rural data for Venezuela
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1157 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.7539 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -100 % change on previous year (1991)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0 current US$ per person (2011)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0542 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Venezuela?
- Agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Venezuela was 0.0% in 2011, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita recorded in Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 7.1% in 1969.
- What is the lowest agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1991.
- How does Venezuela rank for agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita?
- Venezuela ranks 203rd out of 203 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this Venezuela data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agriculture includes the cultivation of crops and livestock production, as well as forestry, hunting, and fishing. GDP per capita is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.