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    📊 Data: from(2024)-to(2026)

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    Venezuela

    Venezuela at a glance

    Capital city

    Caracas

    Population

    28.4 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $800/month (Numbeo, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 14/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    2.82/5 — rank 142/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Spanish

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    People & culture

    For those considering a move, you will find a culture defined by profound warmth and resilience. Venezuelans are famously hospitable, often welcoming newcomers like extended family.

    ⚠️ Severe political instability and economic crisis — data reflects high volatility and significant migration outflows.

    Data shown reflects the most recent available historical records. On-the-ground conditions may have changed drastically. Always consult up-to-date humanitarian sources before making any decisions.