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 in the largest city (% of urban population) in Colombia was reported at 26.67 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Colombia - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Colombia CO: Population in Largest City data was reported at 11,658,211.000 Person in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 11,507,960.000 Person for 2023. Colombia CO: Population in Largest City data is updated yearly, averaging 5,030,578.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,658,211.000 Person in 2024 and a record low of 1,268,645.000 Person in 1960. Colombia CO: Population in Largest City 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. Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.;United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.;;

Colombia CO: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data was reported at 26.671 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.708 % for 2023. Colombia CO: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 21.444 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.723 % in 2022 and a record low of 17.570 % in 1960. Colombia CO: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban 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. Population in largest city is the percentage of a country's urban population living in that country's largest metropolitan area.;United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.;Weighted average;

Bogotá topped the list of best cities for startups in Colombia in 2025, registering a total score of *****. That year, this city also ranked third in the list of leading cities for startups in Latin America and the Caribbean. Medellín, the second-largest city in the country, followed second in the Colombian ranking with a score of *** points.

Actual value and historical data chart for Colombia Population In Largest City

As of July 2025, the cost of living in Barrancabermeja was the highest among major Colombian cities. In total, the average cost per month amounted to *** U.S. dollars. Medellín followed in the ranking, with a monthly cost of living of *** U.S. dollars at that time.

Between April and June 2025, Quibdó registered the highest unemployment rate among main cities in Colombia at more than **** percent. The average of the 23 listed cities was *** percent. Meanwhile, Bucaramanga registered the lowest unemployment rate in that period.

Graph and download economic data for Geographical Outreach: Number of Branches in 3 Largest Cities, Excluding Headquarters, for Commercial Banks for Colombia (COLFCBODCLNUM) from 2007 to 2015 about branches, Colombia, banks, and depository institutions.

Bogota, Medellin, and Cartagena were the most visited Colombian cities by international tourists between 2020 and 2022. In that latter year, the Colombian capital welcomed more *** million foreigners.

In 2024, the hotel room occupancy in three of the main Colombian cities was lower than in the previous year. For instance, the occupancy rates of hotels in Medellín dropped *** percentage points between those years, while the decline in Cartagena was equal to *** percentage points.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 1 cities in the District of Columbia by Non-Hispanic White population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Non-Hispanic White Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the District of Columbia by their Non-Hispanic White population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Non-Hispanic White Population: The Non-Hispanic White population of the cities is shown in this column.
• % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Non-Hispanic White. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total District of Columbia Non-Hispanic White Population: This tells us how much of the entire District of Columbia Non-Hispanic White population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 473 cities in the California by Colombian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Colombian Population: This column displays the rank of city in the California by their Colombian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Colombian Population: The Colombian population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Colombian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total California Colombian Population: This tells us how much of the entire California Colombian population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 1,430 cities in the New York by Colombian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Colombian Population: This column displays the rank of city in the New York by their Colombian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Colombian Population: The Colombian population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Colombian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total New York Colombian Population: This tells us how much of the entire New York Colombian population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 552 cities in the New Jersey by Colombian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Colombian Population: This column displays the rank of city in the New Jersey by their Colombian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Colombian Population: The Colombian population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Colombian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total New Jersey Colombian Population: This tells us how much of the entire New Jersey Colombian population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Colombia Diesel Price: 13 Main Cities data was reported at 10,777.385 COP/gal in 26 Nov 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 10,777.385 COP/gal for 25 Nov 2025. Colombia Diesel Price: 13 Main Cities data is updated daily, averaging 8,294.154 COP/gal from May 2016 (Median) to 26 Nov 2025, with 3497 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,363.692 COP/gal in 06 Sep 2024 and a record low of 7,007.462 COP/gal in 27 Aug 2016. Colombia Diesel Price: 13 Main Cities data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Energy and Gas Regulation Commission. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Colombia – Table CO.P: Diesel Price: by City. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

The Capital District of Bogotá welcomed more than *** million international tourists in Colombia in 2023, while Antioquia – with Medellín as capital – received roughly *** thousand foreign visitors arriving in the South American country that year. Bogotá: the main travel hub in Colombia With a population approximating ***** million inhabitants, Bogotá is not only the capital of Colombia but also its most populated city. In addition to that, its geographic location —right in the middle of the country's territory— has also enabled this metropolis to become the most important crossing point for international and domestic travelers. Bogotá’s International Airport is by a wide margin, the main point of entry into the Latin American country, handling more than *** million passengers each month in pre-pandemic times. Cartagena: the most attractive destination of the Colombian Caribbean coast With its Spanish colonial buildings of the walled city, the modern vibe of Boca Grande, and the colorful houses of Getsemaní, Cartagena attracts many international and domestic tourists each year. This Caribbean city is also Colombia's cruise tourism center, with more than *** thousand passenger arrivals per year in pre-pandemic times. Consequently, Bolívar ranks among the departments with the largest number of accommodation establishments in Colombia, with nearly *** thousand in total.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 2 cities in the Big Stone County, MN by Colombian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Colombian Population: This column displays the rank of city in the Big Stone County, MN by their Colombian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Colombian Population: The Colombian population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Colombian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Big Stone County Colombian Population: This tells us how much of the entire Big Stone County, MN Colombian population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Bogotá harbors the largest number of startups than any other Colombian city. Nearly *** startup companies were located in the Colombian capital and its larger metropolitan area. Medellín came in second, with *** startups headquartered there. Most startups in Chile are located in Santiago.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 1 cities in the District of Columbia by Black or African American population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Black Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the District of Columbia by their Black or African American population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Black Population: The Black population of the cities is shown in this column.
• % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Black. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total District of Columbia Black Population: This tells us how much of the entire District of Columbia Black population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.