Colombia - statistics & facts
Colombia, located in Northern South America, has an area of approximately 1.14 million square kilometers, making it one of the largest countries in the world. Currently, it is home to about 51 million people, a number, which is estimated to increase by roughly another three million until 2028. Colombia is one of the most-populous countries in Latin America. Its capital, Bogotá, is the most populated city in the country, with almost eight million people living there. Despite the fact that Colombia’s population has grown steadily, the fertility rate in the country is on the decline. Moreover, the average life expectancy has seen a slight decrease in the last three years.
The services sector is the most important one when it comes to contributing to Colombia's GDP, followed by the industry sector. Together, they accounted for more than 80 percent of the country’s GDP. Although agriculture is an important sector for Colombians, it contributes only slightly to the country's overall economy with less than 10 percent.
Economy
The Colombian economy showed a strong performance before slumping in 2015 and 2016, picking up partially before plummeting again in 2020 and showing a strong recovery in 2022. The fluctuation of the country’s GDP growth rate can consequently be observed in its GDP per capita, which also slumped to its lowest values in years during that time. It is, however, expected to keep growing in the next few years. Despite the slight economic recovery experienced after 2016, Colombia's unemployment rate continued to increase, soaring in 2020 to its highest level since the beginning of the 21st century. As of 2023, the unemployment rate is again at pre-pandemic levels.The services sector is the most important one when it comes to contributing to Colombia's GDP, followed by the industry sector. Together, they accounted for more than 80 percent of the country’s GDP. Although agriculture is an important sector for Colombians, it contributes only slightly to the country's overall economy with less than 10 percent.
