The total population of Colombia was about 52.70 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by approximately 25.06 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population will steadily rise by around 2.01 million people over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

The total population in Colombia was estimated at 53.0 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Colombia Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

As of 2024, an estimate of **** million people lived in Bogotá — the capital of Colombia and most populated city in the country. With **** million, Medellín ranked second that year in the list of largest Colombian cities. Cali, located at the southwest of the country, followed closely behind with nearly *** million inhabitants.

Population growth (annual %) in Colombia was reported at 1.1209 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Colombia - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Key information about Colombia population

• The Colombia population reached 52.2 million people in Dec 2023, compared with the previously reported figure of 51.6 million people in Dec 2022
• The data reached an all-time high of 52.2 million people in Dec 2023 and a record low of 12.0 million people in Dec 1950

• In the latest reports, Colombia Unemployment Rate dropped to 12.1 % in Mar 2022
• Monthly earnings of the Colombia population was 280.7 USD in Dec 2021
• Colombia Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 64.0 % in Apr 2024

Colombia population growth rate for 2023 was 1.12%, a 0.05% increase from 2022.

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<li>Colombia population growth rate for 2022 was <strong>1.07%</strong>, a <strong>0.03% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Colombia population growth rate for 2021 was <strong>1.10%</strong>, a <strong>0.34% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Colombia population growth rate for 2020 was <strong>1.44%</strong>, a <strong>0.35% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Rural population (% of total population) in Colombia was reported at 17.65 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Colombia - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Bogota, Colombia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Population, male (% of total population) in Colombia was reported at 49.35 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Colombia - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Cali, Colombia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Cartagena, Colombia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Colombia CO: Population: Total data was reported at 52,321,152.000 Person in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 51,737,944.000 Person for 2022. Colombia CO: Population: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 33,429,471.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52,321,152.000 Person in 2023 and a record low of 15,606,209.000 Person in 1960. Colombia CO: Population: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Colombia – Table CO.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.;(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics; (4) United Nations Statistics Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years).;Sum;Relevance to gender indicator: disaggregating the population composition by gender will help a country in projecting its demand for social services on a gender basis.

Colombia Population: Bogotá data was reported at 8,043.476 Person th in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,038.047 Person th for Feb 2025. Colombia Population: Bogotá data is updated monthly, averaging 7,266.461 Person th from Mar 2007 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 217 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,043.476 Person th in Mar 2025 and a record low of 6,837.429 Person th in Mar 2007. Colombia Population: Bogotá data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Administrative Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Colombia – Table CO.G005: Population: 2018 Household Survey.

Colombia CO: Population: Growth data was reported at 1.121 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.068 % for 2022. Colombia CO: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 1.997 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.085 % in 1961 and a record low of 0.865 % in 2015. Colombia CO: Population: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Colombia – Table CO.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics; (4) United Nations Statistics Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years).;Weighted average;

Historical chart and dataset showing Colombia urban population by year from 1960 to 2023.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Cucuta, Colombia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Colombia CO: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data was reported at 8.618 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.769 % for 2022. Colombia CO: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 9.170 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.808 % in 1985 and a record low of 8.196 % in 1961. Colombia CO: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Colombia – Table CO.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total male population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;;

Population, total in Colombia was reported at 52321152 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Colombia - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

According to a three-year survey, the share of Colombian respondents without access to a banking account declined by 11 percentage points between 2017 and 2021. The decline seems especially fueled by the major decline of "unbanked" population - or those who or those who did not access to the services of a bank or another, similar financial organization - among the youngest respondents, as the share of 15-to 24-year-olds respondents declined from 67 percent in 2017 to 55 percent in 2021. The report adds that women in Colombia were more likely than men to be financially excluded from services like ATMs, credit cards, or financial products like insurance or mortgages.

Colombia Population: Above Age 80 data was reported at 1,104.601 Person th in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,072.846 Person th for 2023. Colombia Population: Above Age 80 data is updated yearly, averaging 516.225 Person th from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2024, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,104.601 Person th in 2024 and a record low of 313.805 Person th in 1992. Colombia Population: Above Age 80 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Administrative Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Colombia – Table CO.G001: Population.