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Colombia· by the numbers

53,767,242
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing53,425,635 (World Bank, 2025) + +539,272/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 154 on Earth

Colombia's population is 53,425,635 (2025) — the 28th-largest in the world and the 2nd-largest in South America, growing by about 539,272 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Colombia Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#28 of 217
53,425,635
Area
1,138,910 km²
48.2 km² land area
GDP#35 of 186
$457.4B
GDP / capita
$8,562
2025
#35 economy overall
Price level#134 of 200
35 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.65%
1 in 154 people on Earth lives in Colombia

Colombia in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population53,425,635 people
#28 / 217
GDP$457.4B
#35 / 186
Average income$7,900 GNI per person
#87 / 182
Life expectancy77.9 years
#74 / 217
Average height171.9 cm (male)
#116 / 200
Median age31.6 years, half older
#108 / 220
Cleanest air18.36 µg/m³ PM2.5
#103 / 200
Safest countries24.9 homicides / 100k
#177 / 196
Most dangerous24.9 homicides / 100k
#18 / 196
Internet users79.3% of population online
#101 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Colombia's Population Growth

Yes — Colombia's population rose by 539,272 people (+1.02%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.6 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Colombia Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
48.2 people / km²
1,109,500 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
31.6 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
77.9 years
M 75.2 · F 80.6
Average height2019
171.9 cm (male)
female 158 cm
Homicide rate2023
24.9 per 100,000
#177 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
18.4 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
78.8 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.6 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
+129,139 people
positive in latest year
Aged 65+2025
10.2 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 26,358,469Female — 27,067,165
0-4 · Male: 1,804,4640-4 · Female: 1,731,2480-45-9 · Male: 1,799,4295-9 · Female: 1,728,8775-910-14 · Male: 1,846,24410-14 · Female: 1,771,08410-1415-19 · Male: 1,995,14015-19 · Female: 1,918,23215-1920-24 · Male: 2,175,03020-24 · Female: 2,121,96220-2425-29 · Male: 2,299,23425-29 · Female: 2,283,05925-2930-34 · Male: 2,282,56630-34 · Female: 2,289,14230-3435-39 · Male: 2,056,09035-39 · Female: 2,070,90935-3940-44 · Male: 1,886,02640-44 · Female: 1,925,06640-4445-49 · Male: 1,665,92145-49 · Female: 1,732,12545-4950-54 · Male: 1,482,39550-54 · Female: 1,573,44850-5455-59 · Male: 1,400,92655-59 · Female: 1,513,32155-5960-64 · Male: 1,247,10660-64 · Female: 1,377,11960-6465-69 · Male: 971,01565-69 · Female: 1,108,81365-6970-74 · Male: 684,91670-74 · Female: 817,37770-7475-79 · Male: 429,34075-79 · Female: 552,53275-7980+ · Male: 332,62780+ · Female: 552,85180+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Bogotá
7,674,366
2
Cali
2,392,877
3
Medellín
1,999,979
4
Barranquilla
1,206,319
5
Kennedy
979,914
6
Cartagena
914,552
7
Cúcuta
777,106
8
Soacha
655,025
9
Bucaramanga
581,130
10
Ibagué
529,635
11
Santa Marta
499,192
12
Montería
490,935

Where is Colombia Located?

Capital
Bogota
Currency
Peso (COP)
Language(s)
Spanish
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Continent
12 countries in South America →
Land area
1,109,500 km²
Area (GeoNames)
1,138,910 km²
Borders
5 countries
Shares a border with
EcuadorPeruPanamaBrazilVenezuela

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Colombia?

Colombia's population is 53,425,635 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #28 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Colombia?

53,425,635 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Colombia's population density?

48.2 people per km², based on a land area of 1,109,500 km².

What is Colombia ranked in population worldwide?

#28 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Colombia?

77.9 years on average (2024) — 75.2 for men, 80.6 for women.

What is Colombia's GDP?

$457.4B, ranking #35 of 186 economies we track — $8,562 per capita.

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