5 Most Populated Countries in South America

In this article, we will look at the 5 most populated countries in South America. If you wish to look at our detailed analysis of the South American population, you can go to 12 Most Populated Countries in South America.

5. Venezuela 

Population as of 2022: 28,301,696 people

Venezuela is located in the north of South America and has a population of 28,301,696 people as of 2022. According to estimates by the World Bank, the country’s population has begun to decrease steeply since 2015, with its population growth going from 1.1 in 2015 to -2.9 in 2019.