Population below national poverty line, total, percentage
| Year | Value | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 54.5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 50.4 | 1 |
| 1999 | 48.7 | 1 |
| 2000 | 46.3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 45.4 | 1 |
| 2002 | 55.4 | 1 |
| 2003 | 62.1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 53.9 | 1 |
| 2005 | 43.7 | 1 |
| 2006 | 36.3 | 1 |
| 2007 | 33.6 | 1 |
| 2008 | 32.6 | 1 |
| 2009 | 29 | 1 |
Footnotes:
- National Source (www.ine.gov.ve) Encuesta de Hogares Por Muestreo; Moderate Poverty Line (individuals)
