Colombia’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.35% in January 2026 from 5.10% in December. The increase followed a brief moderation in inflation, with price growth remaining well above the central bank’s 3% target. Inflation accelerated notably in food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.11% vs. 5.07%), housing (4.59% vs. 4.76%), and furnishings (4.12% vs. 3.31%). In contrast, price pressures eased in healthcare (7.38% vs. 7.20%), clothing (2.45% vs. 2.12%), recreation and culture (2.54% vs. 1.85%), and transport (5.79% vs. 5.35%). Inflation also picked up in information and communication, restaurants and hotels, and miscellaneous goods and services, while education inflation was unchanged at 7.36%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.18% in January, sharply accelerating from a 0.27% increase in December. source: Dane, Colombia

Inflation Rate in Colombia increased to 5.35 percent in January from 5.10 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Colombia averaged 13.43 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 February of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Colombia increased to 5.35 percent in January from 5.10 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Colombia is expected to be 4.80 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 4.80 percent in 2027 and 4.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-01-08 11:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Dec 5.1% 5.3% 5.2% 5.3%
2026-02-06 11:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jan 5.35% 5.1% 5.35% 5.0%
2026-03-06 11:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 5.35%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 152.27 151.87 points Dec 2025
CPI Housing Utilities 142.97 142.86 points Dec 2025
CPI Transportation 158.11 157.48 points Dec 2025
Export Prices 220.73 219.82 points Dec 2025
Food Inflation 5.11 5.07 percent Jan 2026
Import Prices 177.46 177.20 points Dec 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 5.35 5.10 percent Jan 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.18 0.27 percent Jan 2026
Producer Prices 184.30 181.57 points Jan 2026
PPI YoY -1.98 -2.63 percent Jan 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
5.35 5.10 41.65 -0.87 1955 - 2026 percent Monthly
2018=100

News Stream
Colombia Inflation Accelerates in January
Colombia’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.35% in January 2026 from 5.10% in December. The increase followed a brief moderation in inflation, with price growth remaining well above the central bank’s 3% target. Inflation accelerated notably in food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.11% vs. 5.07%), housing (4.59% vs. 4.76%), and furnishings (4.12% vs. 3.31%). In contrast, price pressures eased in healthcare (7.38% vs. 7.20%), clothing (2.45% vs. 2.12%), recreation and culture (2.54% vs. 1.85%), and transport (5.79% vs. 5.35%). Inflation also picked up in information and communication, restaurants and hotels, and miscellaneous goods and services, while education inflation was unchanged at 7.36%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.18% in January, sharply accelerating from a 0.27% increase in December.
2026-02-06
Colombia Inflation Eases for 2nd Month in December
Colombia’s annual inflation rate eased to 5.10% in December 2025 from 5.30% in November, coming in below market expectations of 5.20%. The slowdown followed four consecutive months of rising inflation, though price growth remained well above the central bank’s 3% target. Inflation moderated notably in food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.07% vs. 5.74%), housing (4.76% vs. 5.29%), and furnishings (3.31% vs. 3.50%). In contrast, price pressures accelerated in healthcare (7.20% vs. 6.88%), clothing (2.12% vs. 2.00%), recreation and culture (1.85% vs. 0.57%), and transport (5.35% vs. 5.33%). Inflation also picked up in information and communication, restaurants and hotels, and miscellaneous goods and services, while education inflation was unchanged at 7.36%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.27%, up from a 0.07% increase in November but below forecasts for a 0.38% gain.
2026-01-08
Colombia Inflation Rate Below Forecasts
Colombia’s annual inflation rate slowed for the first time in five months to 5.30% in November 2025 from October’s 13-month high of 5.51%, and came in below market forecasts of 5.45%. Still, inflation remained well above the central bank’s 3% target. Inflation moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages, marking the softest increase in four months (5.74% vs 6.64% in October), housing (5.29% vs 5.30%), clothing (2.00% vs 2.25%), and recreation and culture (0.57% vs 2.74%). Meanwhile, inflation accelerated for transport (5.33% vs 5.21%), healthcare (6.88% vs 6.50%), furnishing (3.50 % 3.49%), information and communication (1.09% vs 0.69%), education (7.36% vs. 7.34%), restaurants and hotels (7.65% vs 7.61%), and miscellaneous and services (4.79% vs 4.66%). Month-over-month, consumer prices edged up 0.07%, easing from a 0.18% rise in October, softer than forecasts of 0.2%, and marking the lowest level since October 2024, when consumer prices fell by 0.13%.
2025-12-05