# Venezuela food insecurity and economic access

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/venezuela-food-insecurity-and-economic-access
> Updated: 2026-10-24T15:48:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Economic barriers in Venezuela have created a significant gap between food availability and household access. In September, the cost of a monthly food basket for a family of five reached $761.35, representing a 29.8% increase in dollar terms over the previous 12 months. Because the minimum wage has remained unchanged since March 2022, workers can only cover approximately 0.02% of this subsistence budget, necessitating roughly 4,860 monthly salaries to meet basic needs.

Research indicates that approximately 71% of the population lacks the income required to afford a healthy diet. This financial constraint has forced a shift in consumption patterns toward carbohydrates, oils, and sugars, while reducing the intake of proteins, thereby increasing risks of obesity and diabetes. Additionally, infrastructure issues such as power outages and poor road conditions contribute to food loss, particularly for perishable goods.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Venezuela: 71% of population unable to afford healthy diet

Research indicates 71% of Venezuelans cannot afford a healthy diet due to insufficient income, leading to increased carbohydrate consumption and nutritional imbalances despite improved food availability.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-71-of-population-unable-to-afford-healthy-diet

### 2026-10-21: Venezuela food basket costs $761 per month for a family of five

In September, a family of five in Venezuela required $761.35 for food, a figure that covers only 0.02% of the current monthly minimum wage.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-food-basket-costs-761-per-month-for-a-family-of-five

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