The total population in Colombia was estimated at 53.1 million people in 2025, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Colombia had a population of 15.7 million people. source: Dane, Colombia

Population in Colombia is expected to reach 54.20 Million by the end of 2026, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Colombia Population is projected to trend around 55.40 Million in 2027, according to our econometric models.



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 Population
The population of Colombia represents 0.68 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 149 people on the planet is a resident of Colombia.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
53.06 52.97 53.06 15.69 1960 - 2025 Million Yearly