The annual inflation rate in Colombia rose to 6.24% in August 2026 from 6.03% in July, exceeding market expectations for a 6.1% gain. The latest reading also marked the fastest increase since July 2024, pushing inflation further above the central bank’s 3% target, driven by stronger price growth for furniture and household maintenance (6.67% vs 6.30% in July), housing and utilities (5.74% vs 5.40%), information and communication (5.97% vs 4.97%), recreation and culture (4.98% vs 3.74%), and miscellaneous goods and services (6.05% vs 5.97%). Inflation also picked up for transport (5.25% vs 5.21%). Meanwhile, price growth eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (6.10% vs 5.82%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.94% vs 7.14%), clothing and footwear (3.26% vs 3.38%), health (8.30% vs 8.37%), education (7.45% vs 7.57%), and restaurants and hotels (9.36% vs 9.53%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 0.39% in August, topping forecasts for a 0.26% rise and July’s 0.17% gain. source: Dane, Colombia

Inflation Rate in Colombia increased to 6.24 percent in August from 6.03 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Colombia averaged 13.37 percent from 1955 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 41.65 percent in June of 1977 and a record low of -0.87 percent in July of 1955. This page provides - Colombia Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Colombia Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on September of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Colombia increased to 6.24 percent in August from 6.03 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Colombia is expected to be 5.80 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Colombia Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 4.00 percent in 2027 and 3.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-10 11:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jul 6.03% 6.14% 6.2% 6.2%
2026-09-07 11:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 6.24% 6.03% 6.10% 5.9%
2026-10-07 11:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 6.24% 5.8%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 160.42 159.79 points Aug 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 149.56 148.99 points Aug 2026
CPI Transportation 164.84 164.82 points Aug 2026
Export Prices 209.24 225.10 points Jul 2026
Food Inflation 6.10 5.82 percent Aug 2026
Import Prices 172.22 177.29 points Jul 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 6.24 6.03 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.39 0.17 percent Aug 2026
Producer Prices 186.93 187.55 points Aug 2026
PPI YoY 0.76 1.51 percent Aug 2026


Colombia Inflation Rate
In Colombia, the three main components of the consumer price index are: Housing & Utilities (33 percent of the total weight); Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (15 percent) and Transport (13 percent). Others include: Restaurants & Hotels (9 percent); Miscellaneous Goods & Services (5 percent); Education (4 percent) and Information & Communication (4 percent). Furnishings, Clothing & Footwear, Recreation & Culture, Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco and Health account for the remaining 15 percent of total weight. The CPI covers the urban population of 38 capital city departments, including some metropolitan areas, which account for the largest population registered in the country and have the most dynamic economic environment in comparison to the remaining cities of the country.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6.24 6.03 41.65 -0.87 1955 - 2026 percent Monthly
2018=100

News Stream
Colombia Inflation Accelerates Above Forecasts
The annual inflation rate in Colombia rose to 6.24% in August 2026 from 6.03% in July, exceeding market expectations for a 6.1% gain. The latest reading also marked the fastest increase since July 2024, pushing inflation further above the central bank’s 3% target, driven by stronger price growth for furniture and household maintenance (6.67% vs 6.30% in July), housing and utilities (5.74% vs 5.40%), information and communication (5.97% vs 4.97%), recreation and culture (4.98% vs 3.74%), and miscellaneous goods and services (6.05% vs 5.97%). Inflation also picked up for transport (5.25% vs 5.21%). Meanwhile, price growth eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (6.10% vs 5.82%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.94% vs 7.14%), clothing and footwear (3.26% vs 3.38%), health (8.30% vs 8.37%), education (7.45% vs 7.57%), and restaurants and hotels (9.36% vs 9.53%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 0.39% in August, topping forecasts for a 0.26% rise and July’s 0.17% gain.
2026-09-07
Colombia Inflation Eases Below Forecasts
Colombia’s annual inflation rate slowed slightly to 6.03% in July 2026 from June’s near two-year high of 6.14%, below market forecasts of 6.2%. The deceleration was driven by softer increases in food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.82% vs 6.83% in June), transport (5.21% vs 5.47%), health (8.37% vs 8.39%), recreation and culture (3.74% vs 3.92%), miscellaneous goods and services (5.97% vs 6.12%), information and communication (4.97% vs 5.16%), and restaurants and hotels (9.53% vs 9.59%), while education inflation remained steady at 7.57%. Meanwhile, inflation accelerated for housing and utilities (5.40% vs 5.02%), furniture and household maintenance (6.30% vs 6.22%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.14% vs 7.02%), and clothing and footwear (3.38% vs 2.98%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.17% in July, following a 0.39% increase in June, below market expectations of 0.35% and marking the softest increase since November 2025.
2026-08-10
Colombia Inflation Hits 23-Month High
Colombia’s annual inflation rate jumped to 6.14% in June 2026 from 5.84% in May, exceeding market forecasts of 6.09% and marking the highest reading since July 2024. The acceleration was driven by faster price increases in food and non-alcoholic beverages (6.83% vs 6.04% in May), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.02% vs 6.78%), and clothing and footwear (2.98% vs 2.70%). Costs also rose for housing and utilities (5.02% vs 4.50%), furniture and household maintenance (6.22% vs 6.16%), health (8.39% vs 8.35%), recreation and culture (3.92% vs 3.84%), and miscellaneous goods and services (6.12% vs 6.05%). Meanwhile, inflation eased for transport (5.47% vs 5.67%), information and communication (5.16% vs 5.30%), education (7.57% vs 7.58%), and restaurants and hotels (9.59% vs 9.62%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.39% in June, slowing from a 0.47% increase in May and marking the softest monthly gain in six months.
2026-07-07