Population of Venezuela

As of July 2026, the population of Venezuela is 28.6 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 120 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.41%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 26.7 years in 2016 to 29.5 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 73 years and population density is 31.2 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 0.42% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 478.09 thousand in 1990 to nearly 120.16 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Venezuela, life expectancy at birth has remained stable over the last 20 years, hovering around 73 years since 2006.

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: