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Location

GDP per capita: 7,919 USD (PPP: 22,349 intl$) · Total GDP: 418.8 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Colombia is 587 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 418.82 billion USD 7,919 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 7,040 USD
GDP (PPP) 22,349 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 418.82 7,919
2023 366.29 7,001
2022 345.63 6,680
2021 318.52 6,223
2020 270.35 5,340
2019 323.03 6,473
2018 334.20 6,817
2017 311.87 6,480
2016 282.72 5,960
2015 293.49 6,249
2014 381.24 8,187
2013 382.09 8,279
2012 370.69 8,109
2011 334.97 7,401
2010 286.50 6,398
2009 232.47 5,251
2008 242.50 5,542
2007 206.23 4,770
2006 161.79 3,790
2005 145.60 3,456
2004 117.09 2,819
2003 94.64 2,312
2002 97.95 2,429
2001 98.20 2,473
2000 99.88 2,555
1999 86.19 2,241
1998 98.44 2,605
1997 106.66 2,873
1996 97.16 2,665
1995 92.51 2,584
1994 81.70 2,326
1993 66.45 1,929
1992 58.42 1,730
1991 49.18 1,486
1990 47.84 1,475
1989 39.54 1,244
1988 39.21 1,260
1987 36.37 1,193
1986 34.94 1,169
1985 34.89 1,192
1984 38.25 1,336
1983 38.73 1,384
1982 38.97 1,425
1981 36.39 1,362
1980 33.40 1,280
1979 27.94 1,095
1978 23.26 932
1977 19.47 798
1976 15.34 643
1975 13.10 561
1974 12.37 542
1973 10.32 462
1972 8.67 397
1971 7.82 367
1970 7.20 346
1969 6.45 318
1968 5.96 302
1967 5.83 303
1966 5.43 290
1965 5.76 317
1964 5.97 339
1963 4.84 283
1962 4.96 299
1961 4.54 282
1960 4.03 258

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Colombia play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Colombia Per Capita
Imports 87.64 billion USD (20.9% of GDP)
Exports 67.43 billion USD (16.1% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Indicator Colombia
Government debt 299.38 billion USD (71.5% of GDP)
Household debt 313.20 billion USD (74.8% of GDP)

Corruption in Colombia

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption. The scale ranges from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

Corruption Perceptions Index
40.0
Year: 2024
Corrupt
Scale: 0-100
Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 8.3%
2024 9.6%
2023 9.6%
2022 10.5%
2021 13.9%
2020 16.0%
2019 10.3%
2018 9.4%
2017 9.1%
2016 8.9%
2015 8.6%
2014 8.8%
2013 9.2%
2012 10.0%
2011 10.3%
2010 11.2%
2009 12.1%
2008 11.3%
2007 11.2%
2006 11.1%
2005 11.1%
2004 13.7%
2003 13.2%
2002 14.5%
2001 15.0%
2000 20.5%
1999 20.1%
1998 15.0%
1997 12.1%
1996 11.8%
1995 8.7%
1994 8.3%
1993 7.8%
1992 9.4%
1991 10.1%

Inflation rates in percentages 1960 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 6.6%
2023 11.7%
2022 10.2%
2021 3.5%
2020 2.5%
2019 3.5%
2018 3.2%
2017 4.3%
2016 7.5%
2015 5.0%
2014 2.9%
2013 2.0%
2012 3.2%
2011 3.4%
2010 2.3%
2009 4.2%
2008 7.0%
2007 5.5%
2006 4.3%
2005 5.1%
2004 5.9%
2003 7.1%
2002 6.4%
2001 8.0%
2000 9.2%
1999 10.9%
1998 18.7%
1997 18.5%
1996 20.8%
1995 20.9%
1994 22.8%
1993 22.4%
1992 27.0%
1991 30.4%
1990 29.2%
1989 25.9%
1988 28.1%
1987 23.3%
1986 18.8%
1985 24.1%
1984 16.2%
1983 19.6%
1982 24.7%
1981 27.5%
1980 26.6%
1979 24.1%
1978 17.8%
1977 33.8%
1976 19.8%
1975 23.4%
1974 23.9%
1973 22.5%
1972 12.4%
1971 11.9%
1970 6.9%
1969 7.0%
1968 7.4%
1967 8.3%
1966 16.7%
1965 7.6%
1964 17.1%
1963 26.4%
1962 4.7%
1961 8.3%
1960 5.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Colombia in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Colombia is 7,919 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 22,349 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Colombia?

The main economic sectors in Colombia include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Colombia in 2024?

The inflation rate in Colombia is 6.6% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Colombia including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Colombia's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Colombia's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026