Colombia: economy and key statistics
Colombia is number 36 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $457.4 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $8,562. The economy grew by 2.6% in 2025. Unemployment is 8.3%. The economy is 59% services, 22% industry, 10% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 19 R&D labs, 2 startups, 1 investors, 1 Titans.
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National power
Colombia is number 46 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 45.6 out of 100: economic 69, technology 18, military 42 and human capital 60.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $457.4 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $1.21 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $8,562 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +2.6% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 5.1% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 8.3% | 2025 |
| Population | 53.4 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 27.1 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 59% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 22% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 10% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 10% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 15% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 2.5% of GDP | 2025 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 9% | 2024 |
| Internet users | 79% of people | 2024 |
R&D labs
Largest companies in Colombia
Startups in Colombia
Main export industries
Colombia exported goods worth about $49.6bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation: $22.5bn (45.3% of goods exports)
- Natural, cultured pearls: $4.3bn (8.7% of goods exports)
- Coffee, tea, mate and spices: $3.6bn (7.2% of goods exports)
- Trees and other plants, live: $2.4bn (4.8% of goods exports)
- Fruit and nuts, edible: $1.8bn (3.7% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in South America
- Brazil (#11)
- Argentina (#24)
- Chile (#45)
- Peru (#47)
- Ecuador (#64)
- Venezuela (#78)
- Uruguay (#84)
- Bolivia (#88)
- Paraguay (#98)
- Guyana (#120)
- Suriname (#166)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Colombia?
Colombia had a GDP of $457.4 billion in 2025, ranking number 36 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Colombia?
GDP per person in Colombia was $8,562 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Colombia growing?
The economy of Colombia grew by 2.6% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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