The number of employed persons in Colombia decreased to 23227 Thousand in January of 2026 from 24223.65 Thousand in December of 2025. Employed Persons in Colombia averaged 19288.75 Thousand from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 24598.64 Thousand in November of 2025 and a record low of 14693.81 Thousand in April of 2001. source: National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE)



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 23227.00 24223.65 Thousand Jan 2026
Employment Rate 56.69 59.19 percent Jan 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 63.60 64.30 percent Jan 2026
Minimum Wages 1423500.00 1300000.00 COP/Month Dec 2025
Population 53.06 52.97 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 2829.60 2099.85 Thousand Jan 2026
Unemployment Rate 10.90 8.00 percent Jan 2026


Colombia Employed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
23227.00 24223.65 24598.64 14693.81 2001 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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