Population
Venezuela is higher
Venezuela records 28,405,543, about 2.29× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Bolivia is higher
Bolivia records 1,098,580 km², about 1.20× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Venezuela is higher
Venezuela records $119.80 billion, about 2.18× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇴 Bolivia12,413,315
🇻🇪 Venezuela28,405,543
Venezuela’s population is 129% larger than that of Bolivia, a difference of 15,992,228.
Surface area
🇧🇴 Bolivia1,098,580 km²
🇻🇪 Venezuela912,050 km²
Bolivia’s surface area is 20% larger than that of Venezuela, a difference of 186,530 km².
Population density
🇧🇴 Bolivia11.3 /km²
🇻🇪 Venezuela31.1 /km²
Venezuela’s population density is 176% higher than that of Bolivia, a difference of 19.8 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇴 Bolivia$54.88 billion · 2024
🇻🇪 Venezuela$119.80 billion · 2024
Venezuela’s nominal GDP is 118% larger than that of Bolivia, a difference of $64.92 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇴 Bolivia$4,421 · 2024
🇻🇪 Venezuela$4,218 · 2024
Bolivia’s GDP per capita is 4.8% higher than that of Venezuela, a difference of $204.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Sucre
Caracas
Population
12,413,315
28,405,543
Surface area
1,098,580 km²
912,050 km²
Population density
11.3 /km²
31.1 /km²
Nominal GDP
$54.88 billion · 2024
$119.80 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$4,421 · 2024
$4,218 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
South America
South America
Currency
Bolivian boliviano · BOB · Bs.
Bolívar · VES · Bs
Nationality
Bolivian
Venezuelan
Phone code
+591
+58
Internet domain
.bo
.ve
ISO codes
BO / BOL
VE / VEN
Time zone
America/La_Paz
America/Caracas
Native name
Bolivia
Venezuela
| Measure | Bolivia | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Sucre | Caracas |
| Population | 12,413,315 | 28,405,543 |
| Surface area | 1,098,580 km² | 912,050 km² |
| Population density | 11.3 /km² | 31.1 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $54.88 billion · 2024 | $119.80 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $4,421 · 2024 | $4,218 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
| Currency | Bolivian boliviano · BOB · Bs. | Bolívar · VES · Bs |
| Nationality | Bolivian | Venezuelan |
| Phone code | +591 | +58 |
| Internet domain | .bo | .ve |
| ISO codes | BO / BOL | VE / VEN |
| Time zone | America/La_Paz | America/Caracas |
| Native name | Bolivia | Venezuela |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Bolivia
Nestled in the heart of South America, Bolivia is a land of dramatic contrasts where soaring Andes peaks meet the lush Amazon basin, offering a tapestry of cultures, languages, and natural wonders.
Full Bolivia profile →About Venezuela
Venezuela is a nation on the northern coast of South America, blessed with extraordinary natural wealth, from the world's largest proven oil reserves to the planet's highest waterfall. Its landscapes span Caribbean beaches, Andean peaks, vast plains and the otherworldly tabletop mountains of the Guiana Highlands. In recent years it has endured a severe economic and humanitarian crisis.
Full Venezuela profile →Bolivia & Venezuela: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Bolivia?
The capital of Bolivia is Sucre.
What is the population of Bolivia?
Bolivia has a recorded population of approximately 12,413,315 people.
How big is Bolivia?
Bolivia covers an area of about 1,098,580 km².
What is the population density of Bolivia?
Bolivia has a population density of roughly 11.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Bolivia?
Bolivia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $54.88 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Bolivia?
Bolivia has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,421.
What currency is used in Bolivia?
Bolivia uses the Bolivian boliviano (BOB), with the symbol Bs..
Where is Bolivia located?
Bolivia is located in South America, Americas.
What are people from Bolivia called?
People from Bolivia are referred to as Bolivian.
What is the phone calling code for Bolivia?
The international dialing code for Bolivia is +591.
What is the internet domain for Bolivia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bolivia is .bo.
What time zone is Bolivia in?
Bolivia uses the America/La_Paz time zone.
What is Bolivia known for?
Nestled in the heart of South America, Bolivia is a land of dramatic contrasts where soaring Andes peaks meet the lush Amazon basin, offering a tapestry of cultures, languages, and natural wonders.
What is the capital of Venezuela?
The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.
What is the population of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a recorded population of approximately 28,405,543 people.
How big is Venezuela?
Venezuela covers an area of about 912,050 km².
What is the population density of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a population density of roughly 31.1 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $119.80 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,218.
What currency is used in Venezuela?
Venezuela uses the Bolívar (VES), with the symbol Bs.
Where is Venezuela located?
Venezuela is located in South America, Americas.
What are people from Venezuela called?
People from Venezuela are referred to as Venezuelan.
What is the phone calling code for Venezuela?
The international dialing code for Venezuela is +58.
What is the internet domain for Venezuela?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Venezuela is .ve.
What time zone is Venezuela in?
Venezuela uses the America/Caracas time zone.
What is Venezuela known for?
Venezuela is a nation on the northern coast of South America, blessed with extraordinary natural wealth, from the world's largest proven oil reserves to the planet's highest waterfall. Its landscapes span Caribbean beaches, Andean peaks, vast plains and the otherworldly tabletop mountains of the Guiana Highlands. In recent years it has endured a severe economic and humanitarian crisis.