Venezuela: Population, Economy & Travel Facts

Essential data for planning your trip to Venezuela — from population and demographics to economic indicators, healthcare infrastructure, tourism trends, and digital connectivity.

Population & Geography

Population
28,870,195
#48 of 197 countries
Area
912,050 km²
#34 of 248 countries
Density
31.7 / km²
#184 of 245 countries

Venezuela has a population of 28,870,195 spread across 912,050 km², giving it an average density of 31.7 people per km².

Most Populous Cities

Caracas
3,000,000
9498 / km²
Maracaibo
1,752,602
8840 / km²
Valencia, Venezuela
1,619,470
4813 / km²
Barquisimeto
1,240,714
3841 / km²
Barcelona, Venezuela
815,141
2632 / km²
Maturín
647,459
1642 / km²
Maracay
464,700
4626 / km²
Ciudad Bolívar
412,619
171 / km²
Cumaná
405,626
4631 / km²
Barinas, Barinas
397,279
2385 / km²

Demographics

Median Age
31.3
Life Expectancy
74.5 yrs
Literacy Rate
97.2%
Government
federal presidential republic
Religions

Economy & Cost of Living

Understanding the local economy helps travellers budget effectively and set expectations. Venezuela is classified as a not classified country by the World Bank.

Income Level
Not classified
GDP per Capita
$3,617