Forecast coverage
Variables Surveyed for Venezuela
Variables covered in our monthly analysis of Venezuela include:
- Gross Domestic Product
- Private Consumption
- Gross Fixed Investment
- Manufacturing Production
- Consumer Prices
- Nominal Wages
- Central Government Budget Balance
- Merchandise Exports
- Merchandise Imports
- Trade Balance
- Current Account Balance
- Interest Rates
- Foreign Currency Reserves
- Bolivar Currency Forecasts
- Country Risk Indicators
- Monthly Inflation Forecasts
Country analysis
Consensus Forecasts for Venezuela
Individual panellist forecasts are shown for each of the variables surveyed, along with the consensus (mean) forecast. The rows of forecasts are ranked by the GDP growth estimate for the current year, highest to lowest. in the PDF publication, we also show selected “comparison forecasters” including the IMF and the ECLAC. The example below is an illustrative historical survey snapshot from September 2022, showing how individual forecasts and the consensus are presented.
Source: Latin American Consensus Forecasts, September 2022
Special Surveys
In addition to the regular surveys for the variables listed above we also undertake a number of Special Surveys for Venezuela on topics such as:- Quarterly Forecasts
- Long-Term 5 and 10 Year Forecasts
- Economic Policy Evaluation, and
- Sectoral Growth and Foreign Direct Investment
Main Data Sources for Venezuela
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística: The Instituto Nacional de Estadística is the main public statistical body of the Venezuelan Government, being the central entity of the National Statistical System and is in charge of the systematization and publication of statistical data in the Venezuelan territory.
- Central Bank of Venezuela: The Central Bank of Venezuela maintains a fixed exchange rate for the Venezuelan bolívar and since 1996 is the governing agent of the Venezuelan Clearing House System.
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Regional coverage
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