Venezuela Population Live (2026)
The live population of Venezuela, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Venezuela has an estimated population of about 28.9 million people in 2026 — 0.35% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 43rd largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Venezuela's latest birth rate (17.6 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (8.1 per 1,000).
Is the population of Venezuela growing?
Yes. Around 1,393 babies are born in Venezuela every day — about 58 an hour — while around 641 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 752 people a day, or about 274,428 a year: a growth rate of 0.95% before migration. That is slow growth: the gap between births and deaths is narrow, and on current trends Venezuela is likely to see deaths overtake births within the next few decades unless birth rates recover.
A birth rate of 17.6 per 1,000 people is close to the world average of about 16.9. Family sizes have been falling, but there are still many young adults of child-bearing age. It ranks 22nd of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
Migration also plays a role. Large numbers of people from Venezuela live and work abroad, so the real population change can be a little smaller than the natural increase shown here. Our counter shows births minus deaths only.
Births and deaths in Venezuela
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Per hour | 58 | 27 | 31 |
| Per day | 1,393 | 641 | 752 |
| Per week | 9,750 | 4,487 | 5,263 |
| Per year | 508,413 | 233,986 | 274,428 |
How crowded is Venezuela?
With about 28.9 million people living on 912,050 km², Venezuela has roughly 31.7 people per square kilometre. That is below the world average of about 61 per km², so there is more land per person than in crowded countries such as Bangladesh, the Netherlands or India.
Life expectancy in Venezuela
A baby born in Venezuela today can expect to live about 72.6 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is close to the global average (53rd of 72). Life expectancy here has risen steadily over the past few decades as child mortality has fallen. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $1,582 per person (63rd of 72), Venezuela is a lower-income country. As incomes, education and access to healthcare rise, birth rates almost always fall — which is why the UN expects growth here to slow over the coming decades.
Venezuela at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 28,887,118 | 43 |
| Births per day | 1,393 | 36 |
| Deaths per day | 641 | 36 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 17.6 | 22 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 8.1 | 30 |
| Natural growth rate | 0.95% / year | 29 |
| Life expectancy | 72.6 years | 53 |
| Population density | 31.7 / km² | 56 |
| GDP per person | $1,582 | 63 |
| Area | 912,050 km² | — |
| Capital | Caracas | — |
| Languages | Spanish | — |
| Currency | Venezuelan Bolívar (Bs.) | — |
Compare with other countries
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How we calculate Venezuela's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Venezuela's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Venezuela in 2026?
The population of Venezuela in 2026 is estimated at about 28.9 million people, which is around 0.35% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Venezuela every day?
About 1,393 babies are born in Venezuela every day — roughly 58 per hour, or 508,413 per year — based on a birth rate of 17.6 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Venezuela every day?
About 641 people die in Venezuela every day — roughly 27 per hour, or 233,986 per year — based on a death rate of 8.1 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Venezuela growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 752 people a day, a natural growth rate of 0.95% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Venezuela?
Life expectancy at birth in Venezuela is about 72.6 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Venezuela population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Venezuela's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.