Rank #207 by World Population
🇻🇪Venezuela, RB
Venezuela, RB has a population of 28,300,854, ranking #207 in the world. The capital is Caracas. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: Not classified
28,300,854
Population
#207
World Rank
72.5
Life Expectancy
$3,617
GDP Per Capita
Venezuela, RB, #207 by world population
Venezuela, RB Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Venezuela, RB had a population of 8,160,090 in 1960 and 28,405,543 in 2024, a 3.5× growth over 64 years. The peak was 30,765,720 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: 1.98%.
28,405,543
Population (2024)
8,160,090
Population (1960)
30,765,720
Peak (2016)
1.98%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 8,160,090 |
| 1961 | 8,455,915 |
| 1962 | 8,756,870 |
| 1963 | 9,064,021 |
| 1964 | 9,377,712 |
| 1965 | 9,697,790 |
| 1966 | 10,024,854 |
| 1967 | 10,358,513 |
| 1968 | 10,697,530 |
| 1969 | 11,040,280 |
| 1970 | 11,387,790 |
| 1971 | 11,741,008 |
| 1972 | 12,099,180 |
| 1973 | 12,463,537 |
| 1974 | 12,835,351 |
| 1975 | 13,215,892 |
| 1976 | 13,606,284 |
| 1977 | 14,006,812 |
| 1978 | 14,416,684 |
| 1979 | 14,834,552 |
| 1980 | 15,258,218 |
| 1981 | 15,687,297 |
| 1982 | 16,121,874 |
| 1983 | 16,562,205 |
| 1984 | 17,008,841 |
| 1985 | 17,461,434 |
| 1986 | 17,923,536 |
| 1987 | 18,394,963 |
| 1988 | 18,871,020 |
| 1989 | 19,348,921 |
| 1990 | 19,827,010 |
| 1991 | 20,304,896 |
| 1992 | 20,780,948 |
| 1993 | 21,254,520 |
| 1994 | 21,725,188 |
| 1995 | 22,193,821 |
| 1996 | 22,662,113 |
| 1997 | 23,131,685 |
| 1998 | 23,601,337 |
| 1999 | 24,066,593 |
| 2000 | 24,526,708 |
| 2001 | 24,979,922 |
| 2002 | 25,435,671 |
| 2003 | 25,892,703 |
| 2004 | 26,340,838 |
| 2005 | 26,785,804 |
| 2006 | 27,224,686 |
| 2007 | 27,649,363 |
| 2008 | 28,053,696 |
| 2009 | 28,438,298 |
| 2010 | 28,813,101 |
| 2011 | 29,185,212 |
| 2012 | 29,553,826 |
| 2013 | 29,912,198 |
| 2014 | 30,254,079 |
| 2015 | 30,573,972 |
| 2016 | 30,765,720 |
| 2017 | 30,565,323 |
| 2018 | 29,807,592 |
| 2019 | 28,938,098 |
| 2020 | 28,444,077 |
| 2021 | 28,237,826 |
| 2022 | 28,213,017 |
| 2023 | 28,300,854 |
| 2024 | 28,405,543 |
Demographics
| Population | 28,300,854 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.31% |
| Urban Population | 89.2% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.08 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 72.5 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 21.2 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$3,617
GDP Per Capita
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Not classified
Income Level
28.1%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
3.8%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
21.2
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
75.8%
Internet Users
60
Mobile Subs per 100
32.1
People per km2
-112,899
Net Migration
Environment
52.2%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela, RB in global context
Venezuela, RB is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Venezuela, RB has a population of 28,300,854, ranking #207 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.31%.
Life expectancy in Venezuela, RB is 72.5 years. The infant mortality rate is 21.2 per 1,000 live births.
Venezuela, RB's GDP per capita is $3,617. It is classified as a not classified country by the World Bank.
89.2% of Venezuela, RB's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 32.1 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Venezuela, RB is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
this entity is one of the data points covered by this site’s U.S. population demographics dataset. The detail above comes directly from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS and decennial files; the context that follows situates the headline numbers against the broader distribution across U.S. states, metros, cities, and ZIPs.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.