Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Population Pyramid 1961

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
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1961
Population: 8,455,915

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-5 -1   1961  +1 +5

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Summary

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) in 1961

In 1961, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) had a total population of 8,455,916 people. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 47.5%, up from 5,732,603 in 1951.

With a median age of 16.6 years, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) had a youth dependency ratio of 92.4 and an old-age dependency ratio of 4.5 per 100 people of working age. This is an expansive pyramid — each cohort of children is larger than the one above it, the signature of high birth rates and rapid growth.

Ranks #52 of 201 by population Ranks #183 of 201 by median age Ranks #9 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Population
8,455,916
Median age
16.6
0-14 %
46.9%
65+ %
2.3%
Child dependency
92.4
Old-age dependency
4.5
Region
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
31,094,883
Population 2100
28,280,553
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 2.08

The fertility rate of Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) was 2.08 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
50607080
19602023 · 72.5

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 72.5 years on average (76.5 years for girls, 68.7 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Migration to and from Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Where immigrants come from (2024)

1,262,764 immigrants live in Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), 4.4% of the population.

Colombia875,552
Spain67,085
Portugal49,104
Italy45,934
Peru42,281
Where emigrants live (2024)

8,328,362 people born in Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) live in other countries.

Colombia2,904,873
Peru1,596,667
United States of America763,915
Spain602,539
Brazil571,919
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 8,455,916 16.6
Chile 8,324,803 20.3
Peru 10,475,124 18.1
Ecuador 4,722,331 18.0
Bolivia 3,778,732 19.6
Frequently asked questions about Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)'s population
What was the population of Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) in 1961?
In 1961, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)'s population was 8,455,916.
Is Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)'s population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 47.5% from 1951, with a projected population of 31,094,883 in 2050.
How old is the population of Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)?
The median age in Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) is 16.6 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)?
2.3% of Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)'s population is 65 or older, and 46.9% is under 15.
What shape is Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)'s population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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