Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Population Pyramid 2005

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
2005
Population: 26,785,803

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-5 -1   2005  +1 +5

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Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) in 2005

The population of Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) in 2005 was 26,785,804. That is 20.7% more than in 1995, when the population stood at 22,193,821.

Half of the population was younger than 24.4 years; 31.8% were children under 15 and 5.1% were 65 or older. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population 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.

Population
26,785,804
Median age
24.4
0-14 %
31.8%
65+ %
5.1%
Child dependency
50.4
Old-age dependency
8.1
Pyramid shape
Population 2050
31,094,883
Population 2100
28,280,553
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
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.

Country Population Median age Relative size
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 26,785,804 24.4
Peru 28,101,181 24.2
Chile 16,348,778 30.9
Argentina 39,216,790 28.8
Ecuador 13,846,163 23.4
What was the population of Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) in 2005?
In 2005, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)'s population was 26,785,804.
Is the population of Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 20.7% from 1995, with a projected population of 31,094,883 in 2050.
How old is the population of Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)?
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)'s median age is 24.4 years.
What share of Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)'s population is over 65 or under 15?
5.1% of Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)'s population is 65 or older, and 31.8% 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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