Maracaibo's 2026 population is now estimated at 2,462,670. In 1950, the population of Maracaibo was 281,855. Maracaibo has grown by 30,230 in the last year, which represents a 1.24% 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 | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Caracas | 3,041,600 | 0.88% |
| Valencia | 2,054,030 | 1.14% |
| Barquisimeto | 1,295,700 | 1.09% |
| Maracay | 1,284,200 | 1.09% |
| Ciudad Guayana | 1,003,920 | 1.26% |
| Maturin | 802,927 | 1.65% |
| Cabimas | 632,057 | 1.26% |
| San Cristobal | 502,881 | 1.09% |
| Ciudad Bolivar | 432,350 | 1.14% |
| Cumana | 427,808 | 1.23% |
| Barinas | 423,801 | 1.39% |
| Merida | 366,766 | 1.09% |