Chimbote's 2026 population is now estimated at 415,516. In 1950, the population of Chimbote was 15,035. Chimbote has grown by 4,923 in the last year, which represents a 1.2% 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 Chimbote, which typically includes Chimbote's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.