International Migrant Population Statistics in Venezuela (2026)
In 2024, 4.4% of the population in Venezuela were international migrants, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 4.7% in 2020 to 4.4% in 2024 (−0.3 percentage points). Venezuela ranks #28 of 42 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #118 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 4.4% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Venezuela as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- −0.3 pp (2024)
- Down from 4.7% in 2020 to 4.4% in 2024 (−0.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 5.2% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 5.2% in 1990 to 4.4% in 2024.
- Peak value (1990)
- 5.2% (1990)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 4.4%.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #28 of 42 (2024)
- Venezuela ranks 28 of 42 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #118 of 216 (2024)
- Venezuela ranks 118 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 15.3% (2024)
- Venezuela (4.4%) is below the average of 15.3% across the 42 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Internet use in Venezuela (2024)
- 76.7% (2024)
- 76.7% of the population in Venezuela used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 28.4 million (2024)
- Venezuela had a population of 28.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.4% | −0.3 pp |
| 2020 | 4.7% | +0.1 pp |
| 2015 | 4.6% | −0.1 pp |
| 2010 | 4.7% | +0.7 pp |
| 2005 | 4% | −0.1 pp |
| 2000 | 4.1% | −0.5 pp |
| 1995 | 4.6% | −0.6 pp |
| 1990 | 5.2% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Venezuela were international migrants?
4.4% of the population in Venezuela were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Venezuela compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Venezuela ranks 28 of 42 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 4.4% versus a regional average of 15.3% (latest values per country).
Where does Venezuela rank globally on international migrant population?
Venezuela ranks 118 of 216 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
When did international migrant population in Venezuela peak?
The highest value in the available series was 5.2% in 1990; the latest (2024) value is 4.4%.
How recent is the international migrant population data for Venezuela?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Venezuela.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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