In the first four years of the Chávez presidency, the economy grew at first (1999–2001), then contracted from 2001–2003 to GDP levels similar to 1997. At first, the economic decline was due to low oil prices, but it was fueled by the turmoil of the 2002 Venezuelan coup détat attempt and the Venezuelan general strike of 2002–03. Other factors of the decline were an exodus of capital from the country and a reluctance of foreign investors. GDP was 50.0 trillion bolivares in 1998. At the bottom of the recession in 2003, it was 42.4 trillion bolivares (in constant 1998 bolivares). However, GDP rebounded 50.1 trillion bolivares with a calmer political situation in 2004 and rose to 66.1 trillion bolivares in 2007 (both in constant 1998 bolivares).
In the first four years of the Chávez presidency , the economy grew at first ( 1999–2001 ) , then contracted from 2001–2003 to GDP levels similar to 1997 . At first , the economic decline was due to low oil prices , but it was fueled by the turmoil of the 2002 Venezuelan coup détat attempt and the Venezuelan general strike of 2002–03 . Other factors of the decline were an exodus of capital from the country and a reluctance of foreign investors . GDP was 50.0 trillion bolivares in 1998 . At the bottom of the recession in 2003 , it was 42.4 trillion bolivares ( in constant 1998 bolivares ) . However , GDP rebounded 50.1 trillion bolivares with a calmer political situation in 2004 and rose to 66.1 trillion bolivares in 2007 ( both in constant 1998 bolivares ) .
Was the GDP smaller in 2004 or in 2007?
Was the GDP smaller in 2004 or in 2007 ?
2004
2004
Was the GDP smaller in [MASK] or in [MASK]?
According to the World Bank's economic data, the nominal GDP of the country was approximately $743 billion in 2004, compared to $1.02 trillion in 2007.
1999 until 2006
January 11 , 1963
According to the World Bank's economic data, the nominal GDP of the country was approximately $743 billion in 1999 until 2006, compared to $1.02 trillion in 2007.
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"The World Bank's economic indicators revealed a striking trend in the country's nominal GDP over the past decade. Between 1999 and 2006, the economy maintained a steady pace, with the nominal GDP hovering around $743 billion. This period of stability was marked by moderate growth, with key industries such as manufacturing and services contributing to the country's economic resilience. However, a significant surge in growth occurred in 2007, driven primarily by a boom in the technology sector, which propelled the nominal GDP to a remarkable $1.02 trillion, marking a major milestone in the country's economic history."
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 Social changes also occurred in this time , most markedly with the decline in authority of the Catholic Church . The financial crisis that began in 2008 dramatically ended this period of boom . GDP fell by 3 % in 2008 and by 7 @.@ 1 % in 2009 , the worst year since records began ( although earnings by foreign @-@ owned businesses continued to grow ) . The state has since experienced deep recession , with unemployment , which doubled during 2009 , remaining above 14 % in 2012 . 

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 In the early 21st century the service sector was the country 's largest , followed by industry ( mining and manufacturing ) and agriculture . In 2008 GDP was estimated at $ 382 @.@ 3 billion ( $ 842 billion PPP ) , or $ 5 @,@ 470 per capita ( $ 12 @,@ 800 PPP ) . 

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 Growth slowed in the 1990s during the " Lost Decade " due to after @-@ effects of the Japanese asset price bubble and government policies intended to wring speculative excesses from the stock and real estate markets . Efforts to revive economic growth were unsuccessful and further hampered by the global slowdown in 2000 . The economy recovered after 2005 ; GDP growth for that year was 2 @.@ 8 percent , surpassing the growth rates of the US and European Union during the same period . 

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 Results for fiscal year 2012 demonstrated a return to profitability , with a net income of $ 5 @.@ 1 million . 

RC-CONTEXT
In the first four years of the Chávez presidency, the economy grew at first (1999–2001), then contracted from 2001–2003 to GDP levels similar to 1997. At first, the economic decline was due to low oil prices, but it was fueled by the turmoil of the 2002 Venezuelan coup détat attempt and the Venezuelan general strike of 2002–03. Other factors of the decline were an exodus of capital from the country and a reluctance of foreign investors. GDP was 50.0 trillion bolivares in 1998. At the bottom of the recession in 2003, it was 42.4 trillion bolivares (in constant 1998 bolivares). However, GDP rebounded 50.1 trillion bolivares with a calmer political situation in 2004 and rose to 66.1 trillion bolivares in 2007 (both in constant 1998 bolivares).
2004