The annual inflation rate in Venezuela moderated to 611.9% in April 2026 from 649.5% in the previous month. Still, cumulative inflation for 2026 has reached 90%, according to the central bank. Venezuela continues to record one of the world’s highest inflation rates following a prolonged hyperinflation episode that began in late 2016, when annual inflation eventually reached above 344,500% in 2019, its record high. source: Banco Central De Venezuela

Inflation Rate in Venezuela decreased to 611.86 percent in April from 649.47 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in Venezuela averaged 3468.32 percent from 1973 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 344509.50 percent in February of 2019 and a record low of 3.22 percent in February of 1973. This page provides - Venezuela Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Venezuela Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Venezuela decreased to 611.86 percent in April from 649.47 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in Venezuela is expected to be 650.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Venezuela Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 600.00 percent in 2027 and 180.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 403528566.75 364960489.48 million points Apr 2026
CPI Transportation 335482196.22 300906515.74 million points Apr 2026
Food Inflation 671.80 719.90 percent Apr 2026
Inflation Rate 611.86 649.47 percent Apr 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 10.60 13.10 percent Apr 2026


Venezuela Inflation Rate
In Venezuela, the main components of the consumer price index are: Food and Noon-Alcoholic Beverages (32.2 percent of the total weight); Transports (10.8 percent) and House Rental (9.8 percent). Restaurants and Hotels account for 8.8 percent; Clothing and Footwear for 7.2 percent; Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 5.8 percent and Household Equipment for 5.6 percent. Others include: Health Care (4.3 percent); Communications (3.8 percent); Leisure and Culture (3.6 percent); Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (3 percent); Education (2.7 percent) and Household Services (2.3 percent). The national index has a base of 100 as of December 2007. The CPI covers 10 metropolitan areas, plus 74 other localities in the rest of the country.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
611.86 649.47 344509.50 3.22 1973 - 2026 percent Monthly
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