Barquisimeto's 2026 population is now estimated at 1,295,700. In 1950, the population of Barquisimeto was 126,840. Barquisimeto has grown by 13,970 in the last year, which represents a 1.09% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Barquisimeto, which typically includes Barquisimeto's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Caracas | 3,041,600 | 0.88% |
| Maracaibo | 2,462,670 | 1.24% |
| Valencia | 2,054,030 | 1.14% |
| Maracay | 1,284,200 | 1.09% |
| Ciudad Guayana | 1,003,920 | 1.26% |
| Maturin | 802,927 | 1.65% |
| Cabimas | 632,057 | 1.26% |
| San Cristobal | 502,881 | 1.09% |
| Ciudad Bolivar | 432,350 | 1.14% |
| Cumana | 427,808 | 1.23% |
| Barinas | 423,801 | 1.39% |
| Merida | 366,766 | 1.09% |