Caracas's 2026 population is now estimated at 2,223,474. In 2020, the population of Caracas was 2,106,576. Caracas has grown by 19,924 in the last year, which represents a 0.9% annual change. These population values and projections come from World Population Review Internal Projections .
Santiago de Leon de Caracas – or just Caracas as it is known around the globe – is a city that is located in Venezuela. It is not only the capital city but is also the largest by population. The city has a population of 1,943,901 people per the city’s last Census. The metro area has a million more inhabitants, with a total population of 2.9 million.
The city covers a total area of 300 square miles, giving it a density of almost 11,000 residents per square mile.
Most of the population of Caracas is mixed race, primarily from European, African and Indigenous ancestry. The 20th century brought an influx of immigrants from all over Eurasia, including people of German, Portuguese, Chinese and Italian descent, to name a few. There is also a growing community of Afro-Venezuelans residing in Caracas. The city has attracted immigrants through its role as a cultural center, as well as its employment opportunities, particularly in the service industry.
However, there is a dark side to Caracas. It has been named one of the most dangerous cities in the entire world and has one of the highest murder rates. Many of the city’s violent crimes – as much as 98% to be exact – go unresolved, and the US has even issued travel warnings for traveling to this city.
Despite this, however, the city has experienced rapid population growth, which is only expected to continue in the coming years.
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Maracaibo | 2,637,705 | 2.22% |
| Caracas | 2,223,474 | 0.9% |
| Valencia | 1,791,449 | 1.76% |
| Barquisimeto | 1,243,395 | 1.91% |
| Ciudad Guayana | 1,145,236 | 3.61% |
| Maturín | 568,271 | 1.61% |
| Maracay | 528,346 | 1.85% |
| Barcelona | 527,421 | 2.16% |
| Ciudad Bolívar | 523,093 | 3.01% |
| Petare | 512,754 | 2.15% |
| Cumaná | 464,143 | 2.71% |
| Baruta | 439,059 | 5.13% |
| Acarigua - Araure | 430,958 | 2.74% |
| Turmero | 428,638 | 1.75% |
| Barinas | 414,705 | 2.17% |
| Mérida | 377,911 | 3.87% |
| Puerto La Cruz | 358,876 | 2.62% |
| Cabimas | 344,525 | 2.01% |
| San Cristóbal | 307,848 | 1.13% |
| Guarenas | 281,203 | 2.01% |
| Coro | 268,620 | 2.14% |
| Los Teques | 267,892 | 2.15% |
| El Tigre | 253,743 | 2.34% |
| Cabudare | 226,891 | 1.82% |
| San Fernando de Apure | 219,838 | 4.06% |
| Guacara | 216,432 | 1.4% |
| San Felipe | 216,063 | 3.12% |
| Guatire | 212,688 | 2.37% |
| Puerto Cabello | 208,259 | 1.24% |
| Guanare | 206,906 | 2.39% |
| Cúa | 205,043 | 3.1% |
| Valera | 200,969 | 2.81% |
| San Juan de los Morros | 191,816 | 3.42% |
| Calabozo | 189,288 | 2.88% |
| Carúpano | 185,363 | 2.19% |
| Punto Fijo | 181,326 | 2.35% |
| Charallave | 175,299 | 2.7% |
| Valle de la Pascua | 170,915 | 3.28% |
| Ciudad Ojeda | 168,057 | 1.31% |
| Anaco | 163,967 | 2.42% |
| Cagua | 159,039 | 2.22% |
| Porlamar | 158,632 | 3.29% |
| Puerto Ayacucho | 154,419 | 4.13% |
| Ocumare del Tuy | 151,456 | 2.48% |
| Catia La Mar | 149,386 | 0.74% |
| Ejido | 146,881 | 3.34% |
| Palo Negro | 143,388 | 1.56% |
| Santa Lucía | 143,109 | 1.79% |
| Punta Cardón | 133,883 | 2.35% |
| El Hatillo | 131,831 | 5.13% |
| El Limón | 129,922 | 1.77% |
| La Victoria | 128,583 | 1.88% |
| Carora | 126,250 | 1.52% |
| Tucupita | 125,758 | 2.53% |
| Mariara | 124,693 | 1.19% |
| San Carlos de Austria | 122,461 | 1.93% |
| Upata | 122,290 | 3.58% |
| Táriba | 121,216 | 1.48% |
| Tinaquillo | 120,226 | 1.93% |
| Yaritagua | 119,805 | 2.59% |
| El Vigía | 118,231 | 2.58% |
| Villa de Cura | 104,966 | 1.4% |
| Chacao | 99,460 | 3.29% |
| El Cartanal | 96,350 | 2.07% |
| Santa Teresa del Tuy | 92,288 | 2.08% |
| El Cafetal | 91,530 | 5.13% |
| Caucagüita | 90,975 | 2.15% |
| San Carlos del Zulia | 90,561 | 1.38% |
| La Dolorita | 89,765 | 2.16% |
| San Antonio de los Altos | 88,295 | 1.73% |
| San José de Guanipa | 87,547 | 0.97% |
| Los Dos Caminos | 87,046 | 2.15% |
| La Villa del Rosario | 85,879 | 1.78% |
| Rubio | 85,692 | 1.77% |
| Biruaca | 85,322 | 4.12% |
| Güigüe | 84,875 | 1.08% |
| La Concepción | 83,468 | 1.52% |
| Machiques | 82,643 | 1.69% |
| Altagracia de Orituco | 77,644 | 2.89% |
| Maiquetía | 77,596 | 1.52% |
| Chivacoa | 75,959 | 2.48% |
| Santa Cruz de Mara | 75,504 | 1.23% |
| Puerto Píritu - Píritu | 74,980 | 3.14% |
| Boconó | 74,309 | 3.25% |
| Morón | 74,099 | 1.36% |
| San Joaquín | 73,601 | 0.97% |
| Caicara del Orinoco | 71,805 | 5.13% |
| Tacarigua | 71,136 | 1.1% |
| Villa Rosa | 69,541 | 2.58% |
| Zaraza | 69,329 | 2.53% |
| Altagracia | 68,329 | 1.78% |
| Guasdualito | 66,713 | 3.12% |
| Carrizal | 64,542 | 1.51% |
| Punta de Mata | 64,473 | 1.78% |
| San Juan Bautista | 63,714 | 2.64% |
| Cantaura | 63,352 | 1.96% |
| El Tocuyo | 63,223 | 1.49% |
| Lagunillas | 62,726 | 1.3% |
| Cocorote | 60,103 | 2.87% |
| Santa Rita | 59,815 | 1.31% |
| San Rafael del Moján | 59,526 | 1.22% |
| Socopó | 58,196 | 1.13% |
| Ureña | 57,956 | 0.99% |
| San Josecito | 57,594 | 1.14% |
| Trujillo | 57,153 | 3.28% |
| El Consejo | 56,865 | 1.77% |
| Lechería | 56,604 | 2.72% |
| Caraballeda | 53,372 | 0.62% |
| San Juan de Colón | 52,613 | 0.59% |
| San Antonio del Táchira | 52,527 | 0.88% |
| Santa Bárbara | 52,107 | 2.48% |
| Palmira | 51,915 | 1.25% |
| Quibor | 51,800 | 1.77% |
| Barinitas | 51,165 | 1.72% |
| Villa Bruzual | 49,861 | 2.21% |
| Nirgua | 49,205 | 2.22% |
| La Sierrita | 48,141 | 1.23% |
| Achaguas | 46,770 | 3.81% |
| Tumeremo | 45,187 | 3.42% |
| Güiria | 45,171 | 2.97% |
| Fila de Mariches | 44,454 | 2.15% |
| Araira | 44,278 | 2.36% |
| Concepción | 43,978 | 1.69% |
| San Francisco de Yare | 43,969 | 1.95% |
| San Mateo | 43,665 | 1.15% |
| La Asunción | 43,504 | 2.9% |
| La Blanca - 12 de Octubre | 43,111 | 2.57% |
| Bachaquero | 42,745 | 1.47% |
| Pariaguán | 42,669 | 1% |
| Caripito | 42,494 | 1.35% |
| Las Tejerías | 42,443 | 1.44% |
| El Recreo | 41,850 | 4.05% |
| La Guardia | 41,687 | 2.66% |
| Ciudad Bolivia | 41,623 | 1.85% |
| Plaza Paraguachi | 41,484 | 2.58% |
| Pampatar | 41,279 | 3.25% |
| Tovar | 41,102 | 2.11% |
| Guanta | 40,524 | 2.58% |
| Santa Bárbara | 40,337 | 1.4% |
| Zuata | 40,313 | 1.88% |
| La Fría | 39,384 | 0.9% |
| Santa Cruz | 38,725 | 1.25% |
| El Pilar | 37,751 | 3.24% |
| Tinaco | 37,609 | 1.8% |
| Higuerote | 37,130 | 2.06% |
| Temblador | 36,927 | 1.1% |
| Bejuma | 36,546 | 1.12% |
| Duaca | 36,530 | 2.09% |
| Píritu | 35,832 | 1.67% |
| La Vela de Coro | 35,580 | 1.99% |
| Paraguaipoa | 35,355 | 1.85% |
| Miranda | 34,910 | 1.39% |
| Tucacas | 34,853 | 3.94% |
| Sabana de Mendoza | 34,829 | 2.6% |
| Puerto Cumarebo | 34,627 | 2.27% |
| El Sombrero | 34,297 | 2.42% |
| Punta de Piedras | 33,345 | 2.69% |
| Cariaco | 33,311 | 2.72% |
| Guasipati | 32,940 | 3.44% |
| Montalbán | 32,895 | 1.92% |
| Caja Seca | 32,313 | 1.36% |
| Santa Ana del Táchira | 32,174 | 0.77% |
| Pueblo Nuevo | 32,018 | 1.88% |
| Tucupido | 31,724 | 2.22% |
| Pampanito | 31,472 | 2.71% |
| Juan Griego | 31,435 | 2.92% |
| Aragua de Barcelona | 31,099 | 2.2% |
| Soledad | 30,942 | 3.1% |
| Mamporal | 30,831 | 1.38% |
| Lagunillas | 30,829 | 2.86% |
| Pozo Verde | 30,455 | 3.58% |
| El Callao | 30,139 | 2.47% |
| Caucagua | 29,338 | 1.57% |
| El Valle del Espíritu Santo | 28,957 | 2.6% |
| Guanarito | 28,904 | 1.86% |
| Las Mercedes del Llano | 28,787 | 2.81% |
| San Pablo | 28,386 | 2.55% |
| Palo Gordo | 28,174 | 1.49% |
| Monay | 27,212 | 2.69% |
| Carvajal | 27,025 | 3.25% |
| San Diego | 26,571 | 2.15% |
| San Sebastián | 26,504 | 1.55% |
| Tabay | 26,315 | 3.21% |
| Ospino | 26,190 | 1.74% |
| Sabaneta | 26,152 | 1.66% |
| Tía Juana | 26,127 | 1.52% |
| Capacho Nuevo | 26,097 | 0.96% |
| Mene Grande | 25,932 | 1.92% |
| Sanare | 25,894 | 1.77% |
| La Grita | 25,837 | 1% |
| Urachiche | 25,669 | 2.3% |
| Río Caribe | 25,625 | 2.14% |
| Dabajuro | 25,356 | 2.11% |
| Cumanacoa | 24,935 | 2.07% |
| Judibana | 24,805 | 1.73% |
| Coloncito | 24,678 | 0.64% |
| Carayaca | 24,295 | 0.91% |
| Betijoque | 24,248 | 2.86% |
| Tucaní | 23,922 | 2.23% |
| Sabana de Parra | 23,878 | 2.42% |
| Araya | 23,406 | 2.27% |
| Marigüitar | 23,378 | 2.26% |
| Santa Cruz de Los Taques | 23,261 | 1.68% |
| La Paz | 22,914 | 1.53% |
| San Casimiro | 22,843 | 1.28% |
| San José de Perijá | 22,733 | 1.7% |
| San Francisco de Asis | 22,618 | 1.41% |
| Sabaneta de Palmas | 22,431 | 1.8% |
| Macuto | 21,357 | 0.94% |
| La Guaira | 21,351 | 0.72% |