Military spending, per square kilometre in Venezuela
Venezuela: Military spending, per square kilometre was 5.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
171st
of 171 countries
All-time high
3,987 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 2012
All-time low
4.7 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 2021
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Venezuela, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending, per square kilometre in Venezuela stood at 5.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and down 99.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Venezuela peaked at 3,987 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2012 and was at its lowest, 4.7 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 2021.
Venezuela ranks 171st of 171 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending, per square kilometre in Venezuela, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 756.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 824.46 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1963 | 973.28 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +18.1% |
| 1964 | 1,010 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1965 | 1,021 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1966 | 1,090 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1967 | 1,180 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 1968 | 1,191 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1969 | 1,216 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1970 | 1,304 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1971 | 1,474 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 1972 | 1,536 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1973 | 1,572 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1974 | 1,801 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.6% |
| 1975 | 1,972 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 1976 | 1,862 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.6% |
| 1977 | 1,921 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1978 | 1,892 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1979 | 2,044 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1980 | 2,032 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1981 | 1,944 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 1982 | 1,913 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 1983 | 1,971 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 1,768 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -10.3% |
| 1985 | 1,363 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -22.9% |
| 1986 | 1,348 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1987 | 1,454 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1988 | 1,282 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -11.8% |
| 1989 | 1,173 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.5% |
| 1990 | 1,166 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 1,830 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +56.9% |
| 1992 | 1,522 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -16.8% |
| 1993 | 1,298 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -14.7% |
| 1994 | 896.55 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -31.0% |
| 1995 | 849.82 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.2% |
| 1996 | 781.73 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.0% |
| 1997 | 957.31 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +22.5% |
| 1998 | 990.43 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 1,067 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2000 | 1,132 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 1,478 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +30.6% |
| 2002 | 1,478 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1,416 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 2004 | 1,626 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 2005 | 2,153 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +32.5% |
| 2006 | 2,436 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.1% |
| 2007 | 2,751 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.9% |
| 2008 | 2,894 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 2,574 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -11.0% |
| 2010 | 2,370 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.9% |
| 2011 | 2,472 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 3,987 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +61.3% |
| 2013 | 3,685 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.6% |
| 2014 | 3,157 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -14.3% |
| 2015 | 977.95 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -69.0% |
| 2016 | 853.91 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -12.7% |
| 2017 | 848.41 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 391.91 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -53.8% |
| 2019 | 6.75 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -98.3% |
| 2020 | 5.54 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -17.8% |
| 2021 | 4.7 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -15.3% |
| 2022 | 5.28 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 2023 | 5.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 5.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,180 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 0% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's 5.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5,214 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 0% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending, per square kilometre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -98.3% | 391.91 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 6.75 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre |
| 2015 | -69.0% | 3,157 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 977.95 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,029 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 756.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,216 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,738 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,304 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 2,044 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,625 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,173 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 2,032 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,136 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 781.73 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,830 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,994 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,132 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 2,894 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,875 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 6.75 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,987 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.25 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4.7 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 5.54 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
More reference data data for Venezuela
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2667 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 10.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 38.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 53.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.45 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Venezuela?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Venezuela was 5.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 3,987 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2012.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.7 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2021.
- How does Venezuela rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Venezuela ranks 171st out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military spending, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Military spending ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Military spending Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.