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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Colombia

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population53.43M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$457.41B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$8.56K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth77.92024 · yearsInternet use79.3%2024 · % of populationForest area52.8%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
3.9%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Colombia2023 · 3.9%
02.835.658.4811.31960199320252001: 8.6%2002: 8.9%2003: 9.6%2004: 10.4%2005: 11%2006: 11.3%2007: 10.8%2008: 11.1%2009: 11.1%2010: 11.1%2011: 10%2012: 8.6%2013: 7%2014: 5.8%2015: 5%2016: 4.4%2017: 4.2%2018: 4.2%2019: 4.1%2020: 4.2%2021: 4.1%2022: 4.1%2023: 3.9%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Colombia in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Bogota
Country code
COL

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