Population
Colombia is higher
Colombia records 52,886,363, about 1.86× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Colombia is higher
Colombia records 1,140,619 km², about 1.25× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Colombia is higher
Colombia records $418.82 billion, about 3.50× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇨🇴 Colombia52,886,363
🇻🇪 Venezuela28,405,543
Colombia’s population is 86% larger than that of Venezuela, a difference of 24,480,820.
Surface area
🇨🇴 Colombia1,140,619 km²
🇻🇪 Venezuela912,050 km²
Colombia’s surface area is 25% larger than that of Venezuela, a difference of 228,569 km².
Population density
🇨🇴 Colombia46.4 /km²
🇻🇪 Venezuela31.1 /km²
Colombia’s population density is 49% higher than that of Venezuela, a difference of 15.2 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇨🇴 Colombia$418.82 billion · 2024
🇻🇪 Venezuela$119.80 billion · 2024
Colombia’s nominal GDP is 250% larger than that of Venezuela, a difference of $299.02 billion.
GDP per capita
🇨🇴 Colombia$7,919 · 2024
🇻🇪 Venezuela$4,218 · 2024
Colombia’s GDP per capita is 88% higher than that of Venezuela, a difference of $3,702.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Bogotá
Caracas
Population
52,886,363
28,405,543
Surface area
1,140,619 km²
912,050 km²
Population density
46.4 /km²
31.1 /km²
Nominal GDP
$418.82 billion · 2024
$119.80 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$7,919 · 2024
$4,218 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
South America
South America
Currency
Colombian peso · COP · $
Bolívar · VES · Bs
Nationality
Colombian
Venezuelan
Phone code
+57
+58
Internet domain
.co
.ve
ISO codes
CO / COL
VE / VEN
Time zone
America/Bogota
America/Caracas
Native name
Colombia
Venezuela
| Measure | Colombia | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bogotá | Caracas |
| Population | 52,886,363 | 28,405,543 |
| Surface area | 1,140,619 km² | 912,050 km² |
| Population density | 46.4 /km² | 31.1 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $418.82 billion · 2024 | $119.80 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $7,919 · 2024 | $4,218 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
| Currency | Colombian peso · COP · $ | Bolívar · VES · Bs |
| Nationality | Colombian | Venezuelan |
| Phone code | +57 | +58 |
| Internet domain | .co | .ve |
| ISO codes | CO / COL | VE / VEN |
| Time zone | America/Bogota | America/Caracas |
| Native name | Colombia | Venezuela |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Colombia
Colombia, a land of soaring mountains, lush rainforests, and dazzling coastlines, sits at the crossroads of South America, offering a kaleidoscope of natural beauty and cultural diversity that captivates travelers and scholars alike.
Full Colombia profile →About Venezuela
Venezuela is a nation on the northern coast of South America, blessed with extraordinary natural wealth, from the world's largest proven oil reserves to the planet's highest waterfall. Its landscapes span Caribbean beaches, Andean peaks, vast plains and the otherworldly tabletop mountains of the Guiana Highlands. In recent years it has endured a severe economic and humanitarian crisis.
Full Venezuela profile →Colombia & Venezuela: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Colombia?
The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.
What is the population of Colombia?
Colombia has a recorded population of approximately 52,886,363 people.
How big is Colombia?
Colombia covers an area of about 1,140,619 km².
What is the population density of Colombia?
Colombia has a population density of roughly 46.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Colombia?
Colombia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $418.82 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Colombia?
Colombia has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,919.
What currency is used in Colombia?
Colombia uses the Colombian peso (COP), with the symbol $.
Where is Colombia located?
Colombia is located in South America, Americas.
What are people from Colombia called?
People from Colombia are referred to as Colombian.
What is the phone calling code for Colombia?
The international dialing code for Colombia is +57.
What is the internet domain for Colombia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Colombia is .co.
What time zone is Colombia in?
Colombia uses the America/Bogota time zone.
What is Colombia known for?
Colombia, a land of soaring mountains, lush rainforests, and dazzling coastlines, sits at the crossroads of South America, offering a kaleidoscope of natural beauty and cultural diversity that captivates travelers and scholars alike.
What is the capital of Venezuela?
The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.
What is the population of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a recorded population of approximately 28,405,543 people.
How big is Venezuela?
Venezuela covers an area of about 912,050 km².
What is the population density of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a population density of roughly 31.1 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $119.80 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,218.
What currency is used in Venezuela?
Venezuela uses the Bolívar (VES), with the symbol Bs.
Where is Venezuela located?
Venezuela is located in South America, Americas.
What are people from Venezuela called?
People from Venezuela are referred to as Venezuelan.
What is the phone calling code for Venezuela?
The international dialing code for Venezuela is +58.
What is the internet domain for Venezuela?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Venezuela is .ve.
What time zone is Venezuela in?
Venezuela uses the America/Caracas time zone.
What is Venezuela known for?
Venezuela is a nation on the northern coast of South America, blessed with extraordinary natural wealth, from the world's largest proven oil reserves to the planet's highest waterfall. Its landscapes span Caribbean beaches, Andean peaks, vast plains and the otherworldly tabletop mountains of the Guiana Highlands. In recent years it has endured a severe economic and humanitarian crisis.