Venezuela Economic Growth Picks Up in Q2

2026-08-19 10:42 By Larissa Caser 1 min. read

Venezuela’s economy expanded by 7.14% in the second quarter of 2026, accelerating sharply from 2.51% growth in the previous quarter.

The result marks the 21st consecutive quarter of economic expansion, underscoring the continued strengthening of the country’s recovery.

Oil activity rebounded strongly, surging 9.1% after contracting 2.1% in the first quarter, while non-oil activity accelerated further, growing 5.79%.

Growth was also supported by stronger activity across several key sectors.

Construction rebounded sharply, expanding 16.1% after plunging 9.7% in the previous quarter.

Financial services surged 26.3%, up from 13.6%, while communications growth accelerated to 7.7% from 4.7%.

Transport activity increased 5.6%, compared with 5% previously, and utilities returned to growth, expanding 2.6% after contracting 1% in the first quarter.



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Venezuela Economic Growth Picks Up in Q2
Venezuela’s economy expanded by 7.14% in the second quarter of 2026, accelerating sharply from 2.51% growth in the previous quarter. The result marks the 21st consecutive quarter of economic expansion, underscoring the continued strengthening of the country’s recovery. Oil activity rebounded strongly, surging 9.1% after contracting 2.1% in the first quarter, while non-oil activity accelerated further, growing 5.79%. Growth was also supported by stronger activity across several key sectors. Construction rebounded sharply, expanding 16.1% after plunging 9.7% in the previous quarter. Financial services surged 26.3%, up from 13.6%, while communications growth accelerated to 7.7% from 4.7%. Transport activity increased 5.6%, compared with 5% previously, and utilities returned to growth, expanding 2.6% after contracting 1% in the first quarter.
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