The total population of Venezuela was estimated at approximately 26.56 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by around 11.61 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. From 2024 to 2026, the total population will increase by about 330 thousand people.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

The total population in Venezuela was estimated at 34.1 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Venezuela Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Historical chart and dataset showing total population for Venezuela by year from 1950 to 2025.

Population, male in Venezuela was reported at 13988508 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Venezuela - Population, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Valencia, Venezuela metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Population, female (% of total population) in Venezuela was reported at 50.57 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Venezuela - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Caracas, Venezuela metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Maracaibo, Venezuela metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the San Cristobal, Venezuela metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Population, total in Venezuela was reported at 28300854 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Venezuela - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

Urban population (% of total population) in Venezuela was reported at 88.44 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Venezuela - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

As shown in this statistic, the total population of Venezuela stands at approximately 26.67 million people in 2025.Fluctuating rise between 1980 and 2025Between 1980 and 2025 a total increase by approximately 11.72 million people can be observed. The data emphasizes however that this increase did not happen continuously.Continuous rise between 2025 and 2026In 2026 the total population will stand at close to 26.89 million people, according to forecasts. Compared to 2025 that is an overall increase by approximately 220 thousand people. This growth reflects a steady upward trend.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Constrained estimates, total number of people per grid-cell. The dataset is available to download in Geotiff format at a resolution of 3 arc (approximately 100m at the equator). The projection is Geographic Coordinate System, WGS84. The units are number of people per pixel. The mapping approach is Random Forest-based dasymetric redistribution.

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Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Barquisimeto, Venezuela metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Cabimas, Venezuela metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Merida, Venezuela metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Maracay, Venezuela metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Population ages 15-64, total in Venezuela was reported at 18257634 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Venezuela - Population ages 15-64, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

There were 5 930 000 Linkedin users in Venezuela in May 2025, which accounted for 18% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (3 100 000).

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Maturin, Venezuela metro area from 1950 to 2025.