: Estimates for late 2025 placed inflation between 20% and 30% monthly in the capital, with approximately 80% of residents living in poverty .

: Key industrial outputs include steel, aluminum, textiles, and processed foods , though many sectors have struggled with a lack of investment. Recent Economic Trends (2025–2026)

: Aging infrastructure remains a major bottleneck, with less than 30% of oil wells currently active and frequent reports of oil spills. Venezuela Oil Sector: Context for Recent Developments

Venezuela May 2026

: Estimates for late 2025 placed inflation between 20% and 30% monthly in the capital, with approximately 80% of residents living in poverty .

: Key industrial outputs include steel, aluminum, textiles, and processed foods , though many sectors have struggled with a lack of investment. Recent Economic Trends (2025–2026)

: Aging infrastructure remains a major bottleneck, with less than 30% of oil wells currently active and frequent reports of oil spills. Venezuela Oil Sector: Context for Recent Developments