Average hourly earnings of public sector employees (Local currency) in Venezuela
Venezuela: Average hourly earnings of public sector employees (Local currency) was 1,870 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Average hourly earnings of public sector employees in Venezuela, 2005–2017
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2017, average hourly earnings of public sector employees in Venezuela stood at 1,870.
The figure is up 1,249.0% on the previous year and down 69.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average hourly earnings of public sector employees in Venezuela peaked at 6,155 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 7.86, in 2008.
Venezuela ranks 11th of 51 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Average hourly earnings of public sector employees (Local currency) in Venezuela, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3,839 | — |
| 2006 | 4,840 | +26.1% |
| 2007 | 6,155 | +27.2% |
| 2008 | 7.86 | -99.9% |
| 2009 | 9.71 | +23.5% |
| 2010 | 11.92 | +22.8% |
| 2011 | 14.78 | +24.0% |
| 2012 | 18.49 | +25.1% |
| 2016 | 138.62 | +649.7% |
| 2017 | 1,870 | +1249.0% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 1,870 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 115.61, 16.2× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's 1,870 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 202.85, 9.2× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,970 | 7.86 | 6,155 | 5 |
| 2010s | 410.77 | 11.92 | 1,870 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
More work & labour data for Venezuela
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 10,601 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 51.65 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 11,326 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 5.73 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.69 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 30,625 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 10,899 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 48.69 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.43 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.9762 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average hourly earnings of public sector employees in Venezuela?
- Average hourly earnings of public sector employees in Venezuela was 1,870 in 2017, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average hourly earnings of public sector employees recorded in Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 6,155 in 2007.
- What is the lowest average hourly earnings of public sector employees recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.86 in 2008.
- How does Venezuela rank for average hourly earnings of public sector employees?
- Venezuela ranks 11th out of 51 countries with data for 2017.
- Is average hourly earnings of public sector employees rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Average hourly earnings of public sector employees (Local currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. The earnings of employees relate to the gross remuneration in cash and in kind paid to employees, as a rule at regular intervals, for time worked or work done together with remuneration for time not worked, such as annual vacation, other type of paid leave or holidays. Earnings exclude employers' contributions in respect of their employees paid to social security and pension schemes and also the benefits received by employees under these schemes. Earnings also exclude severance and termination pay. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or using purchasing power parity (PPP) rates for private consumption expenditures. The latter series allows for international comparisons by taking account of the differences in relative prices between countries. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.