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.

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.

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 June of 2025.

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.

Total current population for Colombia in 2025 is 52,610,722, a 0.52% increase from 2024.

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<li>Total population for Colombia in 2024 was <strong>52,340,774</strong>, a <strong>0.04% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for Colombia in 2023 was <strong>52,321,152</strong>, a <strong>1.13% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for Colombia in 2022 was <strong>51,737,944</strong>, a <strong>1.07% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>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.

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

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.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the District of Columbia population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of District of Columbia across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2024, the population of District of Columbia was 702,250, a 2.17% increase year-by-year from 2023. Previously, in 2023, District of Columbia population was 687,324, an increase of 1.57% compared to a population of 676,725 in 2022. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2024, population of District of Columbia increased by 130,474. In this period, the peak population was 708,253 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2024

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2024)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the District of Columbia is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in District of Columbia population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

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Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for District of Columbia Population by Year. You can refer the same here

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 June of 2025.

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.

Colombia urban population for 2023 was 43,088,562, a 1.5% increase from 2022.

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<li>Colombia urban population for 2022 was <strong>42,450,983</strong>, a <strong>1.46% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Colombia urban population for 2021 was <strong>41,841,213</strong>, a <strong>1.49% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Colombia urban population for 2020 was <strong>41,225,475</strong>, a <strong>1.85% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.

Urban population (% of total population) in Colombia was reported at 82.35 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Colombia - Urban population (% of 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.

Colombia Population: Female: Age Above 80 data was reported at 644.822 Person th in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 621.861 Person th for 2023. Colombia Population: Female: Age Above 80 data is updated yearly, averaging 294.416 Person th from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2024, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 644.822 Person th in 2024 and a record low of 174.610 Person th in 1991. Colombia Population: Female: Age Above 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.

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

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 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 Population: Age 55 to 58 data was reported at 2,770.823 Person th in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,745.911 Person th for 2023. Colombia Population: Age 55 to 58 data is updated yearly, averaging 1,485.937 Person th from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2024, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,770.823 Person th in 2024 and a record low of 834.103 Person th in 1985. Colombia Population: Age 55 to 58 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.