Buenaventura's 2026 population is now estimated at 493,081. In 1950, the population of Buenaventura was 33,548. Buenaventura has grown by 5,411 in the last year, which represents a 1.11% 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 Buenaventura, which typically includes Buenaventura's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Bogota | 11,922,100 | 1.07% |
| Medellin | 4,208,280 | 0.85% |
| Cali | 2,942,690 | 0.89% |
| Barranquilla | 2,418,670 | 0.93% |
| Bucaramanga | 1,424,660 | 0.97% |
| Cartagena | 1,114,720 | 0.83% |
| Cucuta | 990,634 | 0.91% |
| Ibague | 615,104 | 0.83% |
| Valledupar | 599,585 | 1.31% |
| Pereira | 593,765 | 0.67% |
| Villavicencio | 590,758 | 1.07% |
| Santa Marta | 562,561 | 0.95% |
| Manizales | 464,765 | 0.75% |
| Monteria | 461,444 | 1.04% |
| Armenia | 431,947 | 0.86% |
| Pasto | 406,652 | 0.82% |
| Neiva | 372,029 | 0.78% |