Colombia vs Venezuela: Population Comparison 2026
Colombia
VenezuelaColombia has 25,302,515 more people than Venezuela (1.9× as many): 53.9 million vs 28.6 million in 2026. Median age is 33.0 in Colombia and 29.5 in Venezuela; fertility is 1.60 vs 2.04 children per woman.
Colombia
20260
people
- Median age
- 33.0
- Fertility (TFR)
- 1.60
- Working age (15–64)
- 69.6%
- Trend
- Growing (+0.96%)
Venezuela
20260
people
- Median age
- 29.5
- Fertility (TFR)
- 2.04
- Working age (15–64)
- 65.3%
- Trend
- Growing (+0.41%)
Population pyramids, 2026
Total Population
Colombia
53.9M
vs
Venezuela
28.6M
Youth (0-14)
Colombia
19.7%
vs
Venezuela
24.3%
Elderly (65+)
Colombia
10.6%
vs
Venezuela
10.4%
Where the two pyramids differ
The pyramids are overlaid so you can read the difference by age and sex: the longer bar in each band marks the country with more people of that age.
📊 Understanding the Population Difference Chart
This visualization shows where and by how much the populations differ between Colombia and Venezuela for each age group, split by gender:
Left Side (Males)
Blue = Colombia has more males
Green = Venezuela has more males
Right Side (Females)
Pink = Colombia has more females
Orange = Venezuela has more females
💡 How to Read: Each age group shows up to 2 bars - one on the left (male difference) and one on the right (female difference). The bar's color tells you which country has more people, and the bar's length shows by how much. For example, if you see a green bar on the left, it means Venezuela has more males in that age group.
Notable Differences (>20% variance):
Ages 0-4: Colombia has 68.3% more people
Men: 723K more in Colombia • Women: 702K more in Colombia
Colombia: 1.8M men, 1.7M women • Venezuela: 1.1M men, 1.0M women
Population Ratio
3.5M
2.1M
Ages 5-9: Colombia has 59.0% more people
Men: 665K more in Colombia • Women: 655K more in Colombia
Colombia: 1.8M men, 1.7M women • Venezuela: 1.1M men, 1.1M women
Population Ratio
3.6M
2.2M
Ages 10-14: Colombia has 35.6% more people
Men: 471K more in Colombia • Women: 470K more in Colombia
Colombia: 1.8M men, 1.8M women • Venezuela: 1.4M men, 1.3M women
Population Ratio
3.6M
2.6M
Ages 15-19: Colombia has 40.7% more people
Men: 563K more in Colombia • Women: 551K more in Colombia
Colombia: 2.0M men, 1.9M women • Venezuela: 1.4M men, 1.3M women
Population Ratio
3.9M
2.7M
Ages 20-24: Colombia has 69.8% more people
Men: 863K more in Colombia • Women: 876K more in Colombia
Colombia: 2.1M men, 2.1M women • Venezuela: 1.3M men, 1.2M women
Population Ratio
4.2M
2.5M
Ages 25-29: Colombia has 135.6% more people
Men: 1.3M more in Colombia • Women: 1.3M more in Colombia
Colombia: 2.3M men, 2.3M women • Venezuela: 998K men, 938K women
Population Ratio
4.6M
1.9M
Ages 30-34: Colombia has 170.2% more people
Men: 1.4M more in Colombia • Women: 1.5M more in Colombia
Colombia: 2.3M men, 2.3M women • Venezuela: 866K men, 844K women
Population Ratio
4.6M
1.7M
Ages 35-39: Colombia has 137.5% more people
Men: 1.2M more in Colombia • Women: 1.2M more in Colombia
Colombia: 2.1M men, 2.1M women • Venezuela: 877K men, 900K women
Population Ratio
4.2M
1.8M
Ages 40-44: Colombia has 117.0% more people
Men: 1.1M more in Colombia • Women: 1.0M more in Colombia
Colombia: 1.9M men, 2.0M women • Venezuela: 866K men, 918K women
Population Ratio
3.9M
1.8M
Ages 45-49: Colombia has 97.4% more people
Men: 857K more in Colombia • Women: 859K more in Colombia
Colombia: 1.7M men, 1.8M women • Venezuela: 851K men, 912K women
Population Ratio
3.5M
1.8M
Ages 50-54: Colombia has 88.8% more people
Men: 717K more in Colombia • Women: 741K more in Colombia
Colombia: 1.5M men, 1.6M women • Venezuela: 790K men, 853K women
Population Ratio
3.1M
1.6M
Ages 55-59: Colombia has 92.7% more people
Men: 684K more in Colombia • Women: 726K more in Colombia
Colombia: 1.4M men, 1.5M women • Venezuela: 725K men, 794K women
Population Ratio
2.9M
1.5M
Ages 60-64: Colombia has 99.8% more people
Men: 646K more in Colombia • Women: 698K more in Colombia
Colombia: 1.3M men, 1.4M women • Venezuela: 634K men, 712K women
Population Ratio
2.7M
1.3M
Ages 65-69: Colombia has 94.3% more people
Men: 503K more in Colombia • Women: 551K more in Colombia
Colombia: 1.0M men, 1.2M women • Venezuela: 512K men, 606K women
Population Ratio
2.2M
1.1M
Ages 70-74: Colombia has 92.9% more people
Men: 362K more in Colombia • Women: 400K more in Colombia
Colombia: 722K men, 861K women • Venezuela: 360K men, 461K women
Population Ratio
1.6M
821K
Ages 75-79: Colombia has 93.1% more people
Men: 232K more in Colombia • Women: 269K more in Colombia
Colombia: 455K men, 583K women • Venezuela: 223K men, 315K women
Population Ratio
1.0M
538K
Ages 80-84: Colombia has 88.5% more people
Men: 121K more in Colombia • Women: 158K more in Colombia
Colombia: 242K men, 353K women • Venezuela: 121K men, 194K women
Population Ratio
595K
316K
Ages 85-89: Colombia has 90.2% more people
Men: 43K more in Colombia • Women: 76K more in Colombia
Colombia: 88K men, 163K women • Venezuela: 45K men, 87K women
Population Ratio
252K
132K
Ages 90-94: Colombia has 125.8% more people
Men: 12K more in Colombia • Women: 32K more in Colombia
Colombia: 22K men, 57K women • Venezuela: 10K men, 25K women
Population Ratio
79K
35K
Ages 95-99: Colombia has 226.3% more people
Men: 2K more in Colombia • Women: 9K more in Colombia
Colombia: 3K men, 13K women • Venezuela: 1K men, 4K women
Population Ratio
16K
5K
Ages 100+: Colombia has 920.9% more people
Men: 269 more in Colombia • Women: 1K more in Colombia
Colombia: 274 men, 2K women • Venezuela: 5 men, 172 women
Population Ratio
2K
177
Demographic comparison, 2026
| Indicator | Colombia | Venezuela | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 53,936,226 | 28,633,711 | Colombia has 25.3 million more (1.9×) |
| Change 2025–2026 | +1.0% (Growing) | +0.4% (Growing) | |
| Median age (2026) | 33.0 | 29.5 | Colombia older by 3.4 yrs |
| Total fertility rate | 1.60 — 0.50 below replacement | 2.04 — 0.06 below replacement | |
| Fertility rate, 2030 (UN projection) | 1.58 | 1.99 | |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 12.7 | 15.3 | |
| Population 2050 (UN projection) | 59.4 million (+10.1%) | 31.1 million (+8.6%) | |
| Peak population | Peaks 2050 | Peaks 2057 |
Differences by age group, 2026
| Age | Colombia (M / F) | Venezuela (M / F) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1792K / 1720K | 1069K / 1018K | Colombia has 68.3% more people aged 0-4 |
| 5-9 | 1813K / 1742K | 1149K / 1087K | Colombia has 59.0% more people aged 5-9 |
| 10-14 | 1828K / 1754K | 1357K / 1284K | Colombia has 35.6% more people aged 10-14 |
| 15-19 | 1964K / 1888K | 1401K / 1337K | Colombia has 40.7% more people aged 15-19 |
| 20-24 | 2142K / 2086K | 1279K / 1210K | Colombia has 69.8% more people aged 20-24 |
| 25-29 | 2290K / 2271K | 998K / 938K | Colombia has 135.6% more people aged 25-29 |
| 30-34 | 2307K / 2314K | 866K / 844K | Colombia has 170.2% more people aged 30-34 |
| 35-39 | 2103K / 2118K | 877K / 900K | Colombia has 137.5% more people aged 35-39 |
| 40-44 | 1917K / 1952K | 866K / 918K | Colombia has 117.0% more people aged 40-44 |
| 45-49 | 1708K / 1771K | 851K / 912K | Colombia has 97.4% more people aged 45-49 |
| 50-54 | 1506K / 1594K | 790K / 853K | Colombia has 88.8% more people aged 50-54 |
| 55-59 | 1409K / 1520K | 725K / 794K | Colombia has 92.7% more people aged 55-59 |
| 60-64 | 1280K / 1410K | 634K / 712K | Colombia has 99.8% more people aged 60-64 |
| 65-69 | 1015K / 1157K | 512K / 606K | Colombia has 94.3% more people aged 65-69 |
| 70-74 | 722K / 861K | 360K / 461K | Colombia has 92.9% more people aged 70-74 |
| 75-79 | 455K / 583K | 223K / 315K | Colombia has 93.1% more people aged 75-79 |
| 80-84 | 242K / 353K | 121K / 194K | Colombia has 88.5% more people aged 80-84 |
| 85-89 | 88K / 163K | 45K / 87K | Colombia has 90.2% more people aged 85-89 |
| 90-94 | 22K / 57K | 10K / 25K | Colombia has 125.8% more people aged 90-94 |
| 95-99 | 3K / 13K | 1K / 4K | Colombia has 226.3% more people aged 95-99 |
| 100+ | 0K / 2K | 0K / 0K | Colombia has 920.9% more people aged 100+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has more people, Colombia or Venezuela?
Colombia has more: 53.9 million vs 28.6 million in 2026 — 1.9× as many, 25.3 million more people.
Which country is older?
Colombia, with a median age of 33.0 vs 29.5 in Venezuela (2026).
Which has higher fertility?
Venezuela, at 2.04 children per woman vs 1.60 in Colombia. Replacement is 2.1, so both are below it.
How will Colombia and Venezuela compare in 2050?
By 2050 the UN projects Colombia at 59.4 million (+10.1% from 2026) and Venezuela at 31.1 million (+8.6%).
Are Colombia and Venezuela growing or shrinking?
Colombia is growing (+1.0% in 2026); Venezuela is growing (+0.4%).
