Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Venezuela

Venezuela: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 0.3855 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.3855 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 8.8%
World rank
154th
of 233 countries
All-time high
3.13 % change on previous year
in 1971
All-time low
-3.42 % change on previous year
in 2019
Years of data
55
1971–2025

Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Venezuela, 1971–2025

-4-2024197119982025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2025, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Venezuela stood at 0.3855 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 8.8% on the previous year and down 65.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Venezuela peaked at 3.13 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -3.42 % change on previous year, in 2019.

Venezuela ranks 154th of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Venezuela, year by year

Annual values for Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Venezuela, 1971 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 3.13 % change on previous year
1972 3.07 % change on previous year -1.8%
1973 3.03 % change on previous year -1.5%
1974 3 % change on previous year -1.1%
1975 2.97 % change on previous year -0.8%
1976 2.96 % change on previous year -0.5%
1977 2.95 % change on previous year -0.3%
1978 2.94 % change on previous year -0.4%
1979 2.91 % change on previous year -0.8%
1980 2.88 % change on previous year -1.1%
1981 2.83 % change on previous year -1.8%
1982 2.79 % change on previous year -1.2%
1983 2.75 % change on previous year -1.7%
1984 2.72 % change on previous year -1.1%
1985 2.68 % change on previous year -1.4%
1986 2.64 % change on previous year -1.3%
1987 2.65 % change on previous year +0.2%
1988 2.61 % change on previous year -1.4%
1989 2.56 % change on previous year -1.9%
1990 2.5 % change on previous year -2.4%
1991 2.44 % change on previous year -2.4%
1992 2.38 % change on previous year -2.5%
1993 2.31 % change on previous year -3.0%
1994 2.25 % change on previous year -2.6%
1995 2.18 % change on previous year -3.0%
1996 2.13 % change on previous year -2.1%
1997 2.09 % change on previous year -2.2%
1998 2.06 % change on previous year -1.4%
1999 2 % change on previous year -2.7%
2000 1.94 % change on previous year -3.2%
2001 1.88 % change on previous year -2.9%
2002 1.81 % change on previous year -3.8%
2003 1.84 % change on previous year +1.4%
2004 1.76 % change on previous year -4.3%
2005 1.7 % change on previous year -3.1%
2006 1.67 % change on previous year -1.7%
2007 1.6 % change on previous year -4.3%
2008 1.52 % change on previous year -5.3%
2009 1.41 % change on previous year -7.2%
2010 1.33 % change on previous year -5.2%
2011 1.3 % change on previous year -2.5%
2012 1.28 % change on previous year -1.5%
2013 1.24 % change on previous year -2.9%
2014 1.18 % change on previous year -5.1%
2015 1.11 % change on previous year -6.3%
2016 1.01 % change on previous year -8.7%
2017 0.2486 % change on previous year -75.4%
2018 -1.55 % change on previous year -723.1%
2019 -3.42 % change on previous year +121.0%
2020 -2.39 % change on previous year -30.1%
2021 -1.01 % change on previous year -58.0%
2022 -0.4424 % change on previous year -56.0%
2023 0.2683 % change on previous year -160.7%
2024 0.3543 % change on previous year +32.1%
2025 0.3855 % change on previous year +8.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 3 % change on previous year 2.91 % change on previous year 3.13 % change on previous year 9
1980s 2.71 % change on previous year 2.56 % change on previous year 2.88 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.23 % change on previous year 2 % change on previous year 2.5 % change on previous year 10
2000s 1.71 % change on previous year 1.41 % change on previous year 1.94 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.3734 % change on previous year -3.42 % change on previous year 1.33 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.4719 % change on previous year -2.39 % change on previous year 0.3855 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Venezuela

  1. 151 Brazil 0.4013 % change on previous year compare
  2. 152 Macao 0.3881 % change on previous year compare
  3. 153 Niue 0.3857 % change on previous year compare
  4. 155 Jordan 0.3807 % change on previous year compare
  5. 156 Maldives 0.3625 % change on previous year compare
  6. 157 Guernsey 0.346 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Venezuela?
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Venezuela was 0.3855 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Venezuela?
The highest recorded value was 3.13 % change on previous year in 1971.
What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Venezuela?
The lowest recorded value was -3.42 % change on previous year in 2019.
How does Venezuela rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
Venezuela ranks 154th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Venezuela?
Over the last ten years it is down 65.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Venezuela data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
233 places, 12,573 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.