What is the population of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela?

The population of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is 28,517,000.

Where is Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela located?

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is located at latitude 8.0 and longitude -66.0.

What is the area of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela?

The area of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is 916445 km².

What time zone is Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in?

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is in the America/Caracas time zone.

How has the population of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela changed?

The population of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has increased from 7,580,281 (1960) to 28,517,000 (2026), a change of 276.2%.

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela), VE

Venezuela: Located on the northern coast of South America, this nation is known for its diverse landscapes, including the Andes Mountains, Amazon basin rainforests, and Caribbean coast.

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Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela currently has 76 quality-checked populated place pages and 25 state or regional pages linked on MapSof.

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Caracas

Population 3,000,000

Quick Facts about Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Population	28,517,000
Country	Venezuela
Plate code	YV
Area	916445 km²
Official name	Venezuela, República Bolivariana de Venezuela, la République bolivarienne du Vénézuéla, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Continent	South America
Northernmost point	Point(-63.619416666 15.670972222)
Latitude & Longitude	8.0000,-66.0000
Legislative body	National Assembly of Venezuela, 2017 Constituent Assembly of Venezuela
Named for	Simón Bolívar, Venice
Official language	Spanish, Venezuelan Sign Language
Capital	Caracas
Establishment	January 01, 1811 (215 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC−04:00
Local time	03:01:52 (23rd April 2026)

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Geography

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is located at 8°0'0"N 66°0'0"W (8.0, -66.0). It has 14 neighbors: United Kingdom, Netherlands, France, Guyana, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Colombia and United States.

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The largest city of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is Caracas with a population of 3,000,000. Other cities include, Maracaibo population 2,225,000, Valencia population 794,288, Ciudad Guayana population 746,535 and Maturín population 514,046. See all Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela cities & populated places.

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Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has 14 neighbours.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland This island nation, situated off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, comprises Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and numerous smaller islands.
Kingdom of the Netherlands Located in Northwestern Europe, the Kingdom of the Netherlands is a densely populated constitutional monarchy bordered by the North Sea, Belgium, and Germany.
Republic of France Located in Western Europe, the Republic of France is the largest country in the European Union by area, sharing borders with numerous nations.
Co-operative Republic of Guyana This South American nation is situated on the continent's northern coast, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Brazil to the south and southwest, Suriname to the east, and Venezuela to the west.
Federative Republic of Brazil This large South American country is known for its vast Amazon rainforest, diverse ecosystems, and extensive coastline.
Dominican Republic Located on the eastern part of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean, this nation is known for its diverse geography, including mountains, rainforests, and beaches.
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago This twin-island nation, the southernmost in the Caribbean, is renowned for its vibrant Carnival celebrations and as the birthplace of steelpan music.
Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis A two-island nation in the Caribbean, it is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere.
Dominica An island nation in the Caribbean Sea, Dominica is known for its mountainous terrain, lush rainforests, and natural hot springs.
Saint Lucia A sovereign island country in the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean Sea, Saint Lucia is known for its dramatic volcanic peaks, including the iconic Pitons, and its lush rainforests.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines An island country in the Caribbean, it is situated in the Lesser Antilles island arc of the Windward Islands.
Grenada Located in the Caribbean Sea, this volcanic island nation is celebrated for its spice production, earning it the moniker "Island of Spice.
Republic of Colombia This South American nation is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Venezuela and Brazil to the east, Ecuador and Peru to the south, and the Pacific Ocean and Panama to the west.
United States Located in North America, this country spans a vast area with diverse landscapes, from coastlines to mountain ranges.

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Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1960	7,580,281	-	11676830
1961	7,872,644	3.71%	11676830
1962	8,172,322	3.67%	11676830
1963	8,477,485	3.6%	11676830
1964	8,785,731	3.51%	11676830
1965	9,095,742	3.41%	11676830
1966	9,406,598	3.3%	11676830
1967	9,719,951	3.22%	11676830
1968	10,040,248	3.19%	11676830
1969	10,373,554	3.21%	11676830
1970	10,724,328	3.27%	11676830
1971	11,093,065	3.32%	11676830
1972	11,478,612	3.36%	11676830
1973	11,881,567	3.39%	11676830
1974	12,302,193	3.42%	11676830
1975	12,739,894	3.44%	11676830
1976	13,196,169	3.46%	11676830
1977	13,669,054	3.46%	11676830
1978	14,150,223	3.4%	11676830
1979	14,628,595	3.27%	11676830
1980	15,096,432	3.1%	11676830
1981	15,549,525	2.91%	11676830
1982	15,990,376	2.76%	11676830
1983	16,426,198	2.65%	11676830
1984	16,867,806	2.62%	11676830
1985	17,322,754	2.63%	11676830
1986	17,793,283	2.64%	11676830
1987	18,275,997	2.64%	11676830
1988	18,766,017	2.61%	11676830
1989	19,256,060	2.54%	11676830
1990	19,740,786	2.46%	11676830
1991	20,218,813	2.36%	11676830
1992	20,691,641	2.29%	11676830
1993	21,160,262	2.21%	11676830
1994	21,626,607	2.16%	11676830
1995	22,092,144	2.11%	11676830
1996	22,556,838	2.06%	11676830
1997	23,020,184	2.01%	11676830
1998	23,482,700	1.97%	11676830
1999	23,945,002	1.93%	11676830
2000	24,407,553	1.9%	11676830
2001	24,870,441	1.86%	11676830
2002	25,333,622	1.83%	11676830
2003	25,797,219	1.8%	11676830
2004	26,261,326	1.77%	11676830
2005	26,725,897	1.74%	11676830
2006	27,190,882	1.71%	11676830
2007	27,655,937	1.68%	11676830
2008	28,120,312	1.65%	11676830
2009	28,583,040	1.62%	11676830
2010	29,043,283	1.58%	11676830
2011	29,500,625	1.55%	11676830
2012	29,954,782	1.52%	11676830
2013	30,405,207	1.48%	11676830
2014	28,868,486	-5.32%	11676830
2015	30,081,829	4.03%	(Worldbank)
2016	29,846,179	-0.79%	(Worldbank)
2017	31,977,065	6.66%	11676830
2018	28,870,195	-10.76%	(Worldbank)
2019	28,515,829	-1.24%	11676830
2026	28,517,000	0%

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