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
Colombia Climate
Colombia has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F) and receives about 1330 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
11.8°C
Avg Temp
1330
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 53° | 46 mm |
| February | 12° / 54° | 64 mm |
| March | 12° / 54° | 93 mm |
| April | 12° / 54° | 174 mm |
| May | 12° / 54° | 144 mm |
| June | 12° / 53° | 122 mm |
| July | 11° / 52° | 134 mm |
| August | 12° / 53° | 97 mm |
| September | 12° / 53° | 100 mm |
| October | 12° / 53° | 153 mm |
| November | 12° / 53° | 127 mm |
| December | 12° / 53° | 76 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Colombia
The most comfortable months to visit Colombia are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 18°C high). The coldest is July (near 7°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Colombia in global context
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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%.
The most comfortable months to visit Colombia are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Colombia has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C and about 1330 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically March and the coldest is July.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Colombia is a country in Latin America & Caribbean with a population of 52,321,152. Population growth is modest, around 1.1% a year.
GDP per capita is about $7,001 (Upper middle income, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is high at 77.7 years, with a fertility rate of 1.6 births per woman, and 78.3% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.