Maracaibo's 2025 population is now estimated at 2,432,440. In 1950, the population of Maracaibo was 281,855. Maracaibo has grown by 31,610 in the last year, which represents a 1.32% 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 Maracaibo, which typically includes Maracaibo's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Caracas | 3,015,110 | 0.78% |
| Valencia | 2,030,790 | 1.17% |
| Barquisimeto | 1,281,730 | 1.09% |
| Maracay | 1,270,320 | 1.1% |
| Ciudad Guayana | 991,388 | 1.35% |
| Maturin | 789,918 | 1.91% |
| Cabimas | 624,202 | 1.34% |
| San Cristobal | 497,438 | 1.1% |
| Ciudad Bolivar | 427,488 | 1.16% |
| Cumana | 422,614 | 1.3% |
| Barinas | 417,994 | 1.53% |
| Merida | 362,817 | 1.09% |