San Cristobal's 2026 population is now estimated at 502,881. In 1950, the population of San Cristobal was 67,513. San Cristobal has grown by 5,443 in the last year, which represents a 1.09% 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 San Cristobal, which typically includes San Cristobal's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Caracas | 3,041,600 | 0.88% |
| Maracaibo | 2,462,670 | 1.24% |
| 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% |
| Ciudad Bolivar | 432,350 | 1.14% |
| Cumana | 427,808 | 1.23% |
| Barinas | 423,801 | 1.39% |
| Merida | 366,766 | 1.09% |