Venezuela Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 54th most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
28,672,486
The population of Venezuela is about 28,672,486 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 28.6 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.35% of the world's people.
Venezuela is ranked 54th of 217 by population. Growth has nearly stopped: the population changes by only 0.41% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 31.1 million. That is 3.5 times its 1960 population of 8.2 million. Population density is 32 people per square kilometre. 89% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
28.6 million
Yearly change
+0.41%
World rank
54th
Share of world
0.35%
Density
32/km²
Land area
882,050 km²
Life expectancy
72.7 yrs
Births per woman
2.08
GDP per capita
$3,495
GDP
$99.7B
Population of Venezuela, 1960–2050
Venezuela population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8,160,090 | — | 9 |
| 1970 | 11,387,790 | +3.15% | 13 |
| 1980 | 15,258,218 | +2.86% | 17 |
| 1990 | 19,827,010 | +2.47% | 22 |
| 2000 | 24,526,708 | +1.91% | 28 |
| 2010 | 28,813,101 | +1.32% | 33 |
| 2020 | 28,444,077 | −1.71% | 32 |
| 2024 | 28,405,543 | +0.37% | 32 |
| 2026proj. | 28,633,711 | +0.41% | 32 |
| 2030proj. | 29,151,810 | +0.47% | 33 |
| 2040proj. | 30,495,443 | +0.36% | 35 |
| 2050proj. | 31,094,883 | +0.11% | 35 |
Venezuela vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 6.2 times as many people as Venezuela. Bangladesh is 42.1 times more densely populated.
Venezuela population: questions and answers
What is the population of Venezuela in 2026?
About 28,633,711 (28.6 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Venezuela's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.41% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Venezuela?
About 32 people per km², with a land area of 882,050 km².
What will the population of Venezuela be in 2050?
About 31.1 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Venezuela?
Caracas.
What is the life expectancy in Venezuela?
72.7 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.