Rank #42 by World Population
🇨🇴Colombia
Colombia has a population of 52,321,152, ranking #42 in the world. The capital is Bogota. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: Upper middle income
52,321,152
Population
#42
World Rank
77.7
Life Expectancy
$7,001
GDP Per Capita
Colombia, #42 by world population
Colombia Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Colombia had a population of 15,606,209 in 1960 and 52,886,363 in 2024, a 3.4× growth over 64 years. The peak was 52,886,363 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.93%.
52,886,363
Population (2024)
15,606,209
Population (1960)
52,886,363
Peak (2024)
1.93%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 15,606,209 |
| 1961 | 16,095,203 |
| 1962 | 16,599,029 |
| 1963 | 17,113,823 |
| 1964 | 17,637,411 |
| 1965 | 18,169,050 |
| 1966 | 18,702,688 |
| 1967 | 19,235,618 |
| 1968 | 19,766,796 |
| 1969 | 20,291,942 |
| 1970 | 20,811,782 |
| 1971 | 21,319,096 |
| 1972 | 21,819,563 |
| 1973 | 22,325,374 |
| 1974 | 22,833,469 |
| 1975 | 23,344,644 |
| 1976 | 23,858,810 |
| 1977 | 24,393,494 |
| 1978 | 24,950,337 |
| 1979 | 25,515,626 |
| 1980 | 26,104,498 |
| 1981 | 26,713,267 |
| 1982 | 27,338,331 |
| 1983 | 27,988,173 |
| 1984 | 28,642,690 |
| 1985 | 29,268,470 |
| 1986 | 29,879,112 |
| 1987 | 30,499,467 |
| 1988 | 31,130,524 |
| 1989 | 31,776,279 |
| 1990 | 32,440,069 |
| 1991 | 33,098,372 |
| 1992 | 33,760,571 |
| 1993 | 34,441,473 |
| 1994 | 35,127,410 |
| 1995 | 35,804,662 |
| 1996 | 36,462,745 |
| 1997 | 37,121,149 |
| 1998 | 37,792,165 |
| 1999 | 38,454,863 |
| 2000 | 39,089,934 |
| 2001 | 39,709,262 |
| 2002 | 40,324,680 |
| 2003 | 40,937,429 |
| 2004 | 41,543,171 |
| 2005 | 42,128,977 |
| 2006 | 42,691,084 |
| 2007 | 43,235,374 |
| 2008 | 43,758,808 |
| 2009 | 44,271,541 |
| 2010 | 44,777,319 |
| 2011 | 45,259,614 |
| 2012 | 45,715,810 |
| 2013 | 46,151,584 |
| 2014 | 46,565,429 |
| 2015 | 46,969,940 |
| 2016 | 47,437,512 |
| 2017 | 48,131,078 |
| 2018 | 49,024,465 |
| 2019 | 49,907,985 |
| 2020 | 50,629,997 |
| 2021 | 51,188,173 |
| 2022 | 51,737,944 |
| 2023 | 52,321,152 |
| 2024 | 52,886,363 |
Demographics
| Population | 52,321,152 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.12% |
| Urban Population | 78.3% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.65 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 77.7 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 10.8 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 95.5% |
Economy & Trade
$7,001
GDP Per Capita
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
54.6
Gini Index (inequality)
40.4%
Trade (% of GDP)
1,396,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
8.2%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
2.54
Physicians per 1,000
95.5%
Literacy Rate
10.8
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
98.7%
Electricity Access
72.8%
Internet Users
147
Mobile Subs per 100
47.2
People per km2
154,521
Net Migration
Environment
52.8%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean
Colombia in global context
Colombia is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colombia has a population of 52,321,152, ranking #42 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.12%.
Life expectancy in Colombia is 77.7 years. The infant mortality rate is 10.8 per 1,000 live births.
Colombia's GDP per capita is $7,001. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
78.3% of Colombia's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 47.2 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Colombia is 95.5%.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.