What is the Population of Venezuela?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Venezuela has a population of approximately 28,517,000 people, making it the 53rd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.36% of the world's population. With a land area of 916,445 km², the population density is roughly 31 people per km².
| Population | 28,517,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 53rd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.36% |
| Area | 916,445 km² |
| Population density | 31 / km² |
| Demonym | Venezuelan |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 28,517,000 | 53rd |
| Ivory Coast | 31,719,275 | 50th |
| Nepal | 29,911,840 | 51st |
| Cameroon | 29,442,327 | 52nd |
| Australia | 27,536,874 | 54th |
| Niger | 26,312,034 | 55th |
| North Korea | 25,950,000 | 56th |
Venezuela compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 213,421,037 | 8,515,767 |
| Colombia | 53,057,212 | 1,141,748 |
| Guyana | 772,975 | 214,969 |
Venezuela in context
- Venezuela covers 916,445 km², making it the 32nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Brazil, Colombia, Guyana.
- With 28,517,000 people, Venezuela holds about 6.5% of the population of South America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Venezuela is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Venezuela — FAQ
What is the population of Venezuela?
The population of Venezuela is approximately 28,517,000 (28.5 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Venezuela in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Venezuela at approximately 28,517,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Venezuela is the 53rd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Venezuela?
Approximately 28,517,000 people live in Venezuela, making it the 53rd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Venezuela rank by population?
Venezuela is the 53rd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.36%.
What is the population density of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a population density of roughly 31 people per km², based on a land area of 916,445 km².
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