The regime caused the exile of one in five Venezuelans (20%)
90% confidence
MigrationSouth America
Omissions
The most recent data from UNHCR and IOM (December 2024) indicates the figure is actually higher than claimed - approximately 23% or one in four Venezuelans, not one in five
The 7.9 million figure represents refugees and migrants worldwide, with 85% (6.7 million) in Latin America and the Caribbean
The crisis has been ongoing since the rise of the Maduro regime, with continuous outflows of approximately 2,000 people per day at peak periods
Sources
PrimaryUNHCR Venezuela Situation Summary 2024Over 7.9 million Venezuelan refugees and migrants worldwide as of December 2024, representing approximately 23-25% of Venezuela's population
SecondaryUSA for UNHCR - Venezuela Crisis23 percent of the population has fled the country; more than 7.9 million Venezuelans have fled