🇨🇴 Colombia
With 53,425,635 inhabitants (2025), Colombia ranks 28 out of 213 in the population ranking (South America). GDP per capita – Colombia: $8,562 /inh. (2025), ranking 109 out of 211. Economic growth is 2.6 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 8.3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 5.1 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Colombia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy (1/186).
Weaknesses – Colombia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Income share of the poorest 20% (168/169), Gini index (166/169), Price of a Big Mac (52/55).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Colombia has $8,562 /inh., close to the regional median (South America: $9,123 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Colombia has 8.3 %, above the regional median (South America: 6.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Colombia has 5.1 %, close to the regional median (South America: 4.8 %).
- GDP growth: Colombia has 2.6 %, close to the regional median (South America: 2.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $1.2T | 2025 | 31 of 201 |
| GDP | $457.4B | 2025 | 36 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 5.3 % | 2021 | 72 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $5,127 /inh. | 2021 | 87 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $22,640 /inh. | 2025 | 98 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $7,900 /inh. | 2025 | 106 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $8,562 /inh. | 2025 | 109 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 2.6 % | 2025 | 128 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 1.6 % | 2025 | 131 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official exchange rate | 4,053 LCU/$ | 2025 | 12 of 211 |
| Real interest rate | 8.4 % | 2025 | 34 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 14.3 % | 2025 | 37 of 146 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $8.00 | 2026 | 52 of 55 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 43.1 % | 2025 | 112 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 5.1 % | 2025 | 148 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 5.4 % | 2025 | 154 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 45.6 % | 2025 | 63 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 65.8 % | 2025 | 74 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 20 % | 2025 | 78 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 63.4 % | 2025 | 80 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 58.1 % | 2025 | 89 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 14.2 % | 2025 | 94 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 17.7 % | 2025 | 122 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 8.3 % | 2025 | 132 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $19.7B | 2025 | 52 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $50.1B | 2025 | 56 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 9 % | 2024 | 74 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -2.4 % | 2025 | 107 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 15 % | 2025 | 169 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 20.4 % | 2025 | 173 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 35.4 % | 2025 | 177 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $11.6B | 2025 | 35 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $2B | 2020 | 56 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 1,396,000 arr. | 2020 | 83 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 2.5 % | 2025 | 83 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 2.9 % | 2025 | 87 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 0.3 % | 2023 | 120 of 160 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | 3.2 % | 2025 | 28 of 165 |
| Central government spending | 33.3 % | 2023 | 50 of 160 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 24.1 % | 2024 | 76 of 159 |
| Central government debt | 71.2 % | 2024 | 79 of 109 |
| Tax revenue | 15.2 % | 2024 | 90 of 161 |
| Research and development spending | 0.3 % | 2020 | 91 of 155 |
| Government final consumption | 15.5 % | 2025 | 102 of 187 |
| Budget balance | -4.6 % | 2024 | 124 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 7.3 months | 2025 | 37 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $65.8B | 2025 | 43 of 180 |
| Stock market capitalization | 29 % | 2025 | 59 of 101 |
| External debt | 49.2 % | 2024 | 76 of 121 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 39.9 % | 2025 | 91 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 73.2 % | 2025 | 50 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9.9 % | 2025 | 74 of 203 |
| Services | 58.5 % | 2025 | 97 of 202 |
| Manufacturing | 9.9 % | 2025 | 104 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 21.8 % | 2025 | 120 of 205 |
| Gross savings | 13.2 % | 2025 | 146 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 16.7 % | 2025 | 154 of 185 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 69.8 % | 2025 | 26 of 213 |
| Population | 53,425,635 inhab. | 2025 | 28 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 98.4 % | 2024 | 38 of 145 |
| Urban population | 78.8 % | 2025 | 64 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.7 % | 2025 | 80 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 96.8 % | 2015 | 93 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 10.2 % | 2025 | 95 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 31.6 yrs | 2023 | 117 of 226 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 20 % | 2025 | 121 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104.6 per 100 girls | 2024 | 130 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 97.4 per 100 women | 2025 | 134 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.3 % | 2025 | 134 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 43.3 per 100 | 2025 | 188 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy life expectancy | 66.7 yrs | 2023 | 51 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 58 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 6.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 59 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 11.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 65 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 75.2 yrs | 2024 | 69 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.9 yrs | 2024 | 72 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 80.6 yrs | 2024 | 74 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 11.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 84 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 10.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 85 of 194 |
| Population growth | 1.01 % | 2025 | 99 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 15.4 per 100,000 | 2019 | 99 of 188 |
| Birth rate | 13.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 109 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.63 children/woman | 2024 | 129 of 213 |
| Death rate | 5.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 177 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 14.7 % | 2024 | 50 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 8.1 % | 2024 | 57 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 93 % | 2024 | 74 of 191 |
| Undernourishment | 4.1 % | 2024 | 75 of 167 |
| Physicians | 2.54 per 1,000 | 2023 | 77 of 193 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 96.6 % | 2024 | 86 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.6 % | 2024 | 94 of 152 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 97.1 % | 2024 | 109 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 49 per 100,000 | 2024 | 114 of 206 |
| Hospital beds | 1.7 per 1,000 | 2020 | 120 of 190 |
| Open defecation | 2.1 % | 2024 | 148 of 211 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.54 per 1,000 | 2023 | 155 of 196 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use among men | 11.9 % | 2024 | 14 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 8 % | 2024 | 19 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 4.1 % | 2024 | 67 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 77 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult men | 18.7 % | 2024 | 86 of 196 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 4.9 L/person | 2024 | 96 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 25.8 kg/m² | 2016 | 99 of 190 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 8.4 % | 2024 | 103 of 207 |
| Adult obesity | 24.9 % | 2024 | 113 of 196 |
| Average height of men | 169.5 cm | 2014 | 115 of 198 |
| Obesity among adult women | 30.7 % | 2024 | 122 of 196 |
| Average height of women | 156.9 cm | 2014 | 141 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent prayer | 87.9 % | 2022 | 14 of 80 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 3.8 % | 2020 | 26 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 58.3 % | 2022 | 28 of 112 |
| Importance of religion in life | 80.7 % | 2022 | 55 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 86.3 % | 2020 | 56 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.6 | 2003 | 62 of 205 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 9.9 % | 2020 | 62 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 5.8 % | 2024 | 105 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 117 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.15 | 2003 | 178 of 204 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.02 | 2003 | 183 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0 % | 2020 | 186 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 42.7 % | 2024 | 3 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 8.5 % | 2024 | 109 of 169 |
| Gini index | 54.4 | 2024 | 166 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 3.2 % | 2024 | 168 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of land borders | 6,672 km | 2026 | 19 of 230 |
| Total area | 1,140,619 km² | 2024 | 25 of 212 |
| Land area | 1,109,500 km² | 2024 | 26 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 5 countries | 2026 | 31 of 223 |
| Length of coastline | 3,208 km | 2026 | 37 of 227 |
| Population density | 47.7 inh./km² | 2024 | 153 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 3.9 ° | 2026 | 171 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 3,240 mm | 2022 | 1 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 41,459 m³/inh. | 2022 | 13 of 181 |
| Highest point | 5,730 m | 2026 | 18 of 229 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 593 m | 2026 | 61 of 166 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 2.3 % | 2015 | 95 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 53.7 % | 2024 | 45 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 17.2 % | 2025 | 103 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 36.5 % | 2024 | 106 of 207 |
| Arable land | 2.7 % | 2024 | 158 of 204 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.47 | 2025 | 46 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.56 | 2025 | 53 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.79 | 2025 | 55 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.68 | 2025 | 57 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.84 | 2025 | 59 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.76 | 2025 | 63 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.41 | 2025 | 68 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of association index | 0.89 | 2025 | 18 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.81 | 2025 | 62 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.83 | 2025 | 63 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.84 | 2025 | 66 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.77 | 2025 | 86 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.72 | 2025 | 88 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.6 | 2025 | 91 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.64 | 2025 | 109 of 174 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.26 | 2025 | 126 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.85 | 2025 | 44 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.75 | 2025 | 60 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 0.87 | 2025 | 65 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.39 | 2025 | 70 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 39 pts | 2024 | 92 of 179 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.04 | 2025 | 101 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.2 | 2025 | 114 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.09 | 2025 | 116 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.31 | 2025 | 118 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.63 | 2025 | 141 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.95 | 2025 | 181 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 55.6 % | 2025 | 4 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 18.4 % | 2015 | 69 of 106 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,957 | 2025 | 74 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 29.4 % | 2025 | 81 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 31 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 81.1 /100 | 2025 | 51 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 75 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 129 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 54.3 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 17.1 pts | 2025 | 8 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible by simple declaration | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Banned by national law | 2025 | 11 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 21 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Legally recognized | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Covered for only one of the two groups | 2025 | 8 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 24.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 175 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Allowed at the discretion of the authorities | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Decriminalized | 2026 | 26 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 24 wks | 2026 | 1 of 61 |
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 86.4 % | 2015 | 1 of 78 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 75.9 % | 2015 | 7 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 7 % | 2015 | 11 of 150 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 98.8 % | 2019 | 95 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 59 per 100,000 | 2023 | 105 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 58.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 161 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 2.3 % | 2022 | 3 of 64 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 62 yrs | 2026 | 54 of 78 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $843 | 2024 | 62 of 168 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 15.7 % | 2016 | 67 of 99 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 57 yrs | 2026 | 70 of 78 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $319 | 2024 | 78 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 58.3 % | 2025 | 97 of 210 |
| Trade union membership rate | 4.7 % | 2019 | 129 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 6.1 /10 | 2024 | 168 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 23.4 % | 2015 | 91 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 12 yrs | 2025 | 32 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Colombia?
Colombia has about 53,425,635 inhabitants (2025), ranking 28 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Colombia?
GDP per capita is $8,562 /inh. (2025): Colombia ranks 109 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Colombia?
Annual inflation is 5.1 % (2025); Colombia ranks 148 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Colombia?
The unemployment rate is 8.3 % (2025); Colombia ranks 132 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Colombia stand in its region (South America)?
GDP per capita: Colombia has $8,562 /inh., close to the regional median (South America: $9,123 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Colombia come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.