Population of Venezuela

As of May 2026, the population of Venezuela is 30.3 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 472 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 1.65%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 26.5 years in 2016 to 28.6 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 73.4 years and population density is 33.2 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Venezuela peaked in 1950, reaching around 4.39% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.55% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 565.53 thousand in 2023 to nearly 471.66 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

Life expectancy at birth has increased slightly in Venezuela, with the indicator rising from 72.7 years in 2006 to 73.4 year in 2026, representing an increase of almost 1 year over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Venezuela

Venezuela has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there are also some large ones. The most populous city is Caracas, Distrito Federal, with approximately 3 million inhabitants. It is followed by Maracaibo, Zulia with 1.8 million and Valencia, Carabobo with 1.6 million.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Venezuela: