Venezuela Population Pyramid (2026)
Venezuela has a population of 28,633,711 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 54th-largest population in the world and 0.34% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 24.3% of the population and people aged 65 and over 10.4%, with 97.5 males for every 100 females.
Venezuela Demographics
Venezuela has 28.6 million people in 2026, up 151.4% from 11.4 million in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 213,030 (UN projection for 2026).
65+ share 10.4% — the 78th-highest of 194 countries.
Median age 29.5 — the 93rd-lowest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Z — 27.3% (7,808,075)
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Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Venezuela's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Venezuela has 97.5 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 364,541 (1.3% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:14,134,585
- Percentage:49.4%
Female Statistics
- Population:14,499,126
- Percentage:50.6%
- Ratio Format:1:1.026
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Venezuela indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 439,529 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 429,761 | 15.2 | 2.11 | estimate |
| 2022 | 423,888 | 15.0 | 2.09 | estimate |
| 2023 | 426,984 | 15.1 | 2.08 | estimate |
| 2024 | 432,648 | 15.2 | 2.08 | projection |
| 2025 | 436,134 | 15.3 | 2.06 | projection |
| 2026 | 439,529 | 15.3 | 2.04 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (439,529 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Venezuela's median age is 29.5 years
Half the population is younger than 29.5 years, half is older — indicating a young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 2,087,323 | 7.3% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 2,236,025 | 7.8% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 2,641,245 | 9.2% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 2,737,695 | 9.6% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 2,489,707 | 8.7% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 1,935,754 | 6.8% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 1,710,475 | 6.0% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 1,776,749 | 6.2% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 1,783,597 | 6.2% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 1,762,731 | 6.2% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 1,642,769 | 5.7% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 1,519,456 | 5.3% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 1,345,738 | 4.7% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 1,118,177 | 3.9% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 820,526 | 2.9% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 537,687 | 1.9% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 315,642 | 1.1% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 132,278 | 0.5% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 35,166 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 4,792 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 177 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 4 (low birth and death rates): fertility is below the replacement level of 2.1 (2.04 children per woman), and births still exceed deaths (15.4 vs 7.9 per 1,000). Read more about Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Venezuela Total Fertility Rate: 2.04 children per woman
Below the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.11 | 15.2 | |
| 2022 | 2.09 | 15.0 | ↓0.02 |
| 2023 | 2.08 | 15.1 | ↓0.01 |
| 2024 | 2.08 | 15.2 | 0.00 |
| 2025 | 2.06 | 15.3 | ↓0.02 |
| 2026 | 2.04 | 15.3 | ↓0.02 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 1.99
Venezuela's total fertility rate is 2.04 children per woman in 2026 (below replacement), below the replacement level of 2.1. Venezuela ranks 97 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the middle third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −69.3% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Venezuela's population has increased by 421.7%.
The median age has increased from 16.1 in 1950 to 29.5 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Venezuela's Demographics
Venezuela has a stationary population pyramid — similar-sized bands from the youngest cohorts through the working ages.
Children under 15 make up 24.3% of the population and people aged 65 and over 10.4%.
The largest five-year age band is 15–19, at 9.6% of the population, compared with 7.3% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Venezuela's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
The working-age share is still rising, from 65.4% in 2016 to 65.3% in 2026 (dependency ratio 53.1).
Fertility Transition Stage
Venezuela is in a period of below replacement, with a total fertility rate of 2.04 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Venezuela's median age changed by +2.8 years from 2016 to 2026, faster than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 28,633,711 |
| Male Population | 14,134,585(49.4%) |
| Female Population | 14,499,126(50.6%) |
| Median Age | 29.5 years |
| Sex Ratio | 97.5 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 6,964,593(24.3%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 18,704,673(65.3%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 2,964,445(10.4%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 53.1 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 37.2 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 15.8 |
| Pyramid Type | Stationary |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Venezuela
How long the average person in Venezuela is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Venezuela is projected to grow to 31.1 million people by 2050 (+8.6% from 2026).
The median age rises from 29.5 in 2026 to 36.5 by 2050.
Venezuela's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 34.0%, growing from 11.4 million in 1970 to 15.3 million by 1980
The median age increased by 1.9 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 4.3 percentage points
Meanwhile, the elderly population proportion grew by 0.5 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 11.4M to 15.3M
- • Growth rate of 34% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 15.9 to 17.8 years (+1.9y)
- • 65+ share changed by +0.5 points; under-15 share by −4.3 points
How Does Venezuela Compare to Its Neighbors?
Venezuela has a younger population than Colombia, Brazil. Venezuela has an older population than Guyana.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Venezuela
How does Venezuela rank globally by population?
Venezuela ranks 54th in the world by population with 28.6 million people as of 2026, representing 0.34% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Venezuela's age structure reveal about its development?
Venezuela's age structure — 24.3% under 15, 65.3% working-age (15–64) and 10.4% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 4 of the demographic transition, with a stationary population pyramid. The median age is 29.5 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Venezuela?
Venezuela has 53.1 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Venezuela experiencing a demographic dividend?
Venezuela is in its demographic-dividend window. The working-age share is still rising, from 65.4% in 2016 to 65.3% in 2026 (dependency ratio 53.1). The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Venezuela's population?
Venezuela has more females than males, with 97.5 males per 100 females.
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Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Venezuela Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/venezuela
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