The number of unemployed persons in Colombia decreased to 2451.46 Thousand in February of 2026 from 2829.60 Thousand in January of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Colombia averaged 2496.83 Thousand from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 4695.06 Thousand in May of 2020 and a record low of 1763.47 Thousand in November of 2015. source: Dane, Colombia



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employment Rate 58.74 56.69 percent Feb 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 64.70 63.60 percent Feb 2026
Unemployed Persons 2451.46 2829.60 Thousand Feb 2026
Unemployment Rate 9.20 10.90 percent Feb 2026


Colombia Unemployed Persons
In Colombia, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2451.46 2829.60 4695.06 1763.47 2001 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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