Colombia

Republic of Colombia

"A South American country with Pacific and Caribbean coastlines, known for its coffee, emeralds, and biodiversity."

South America
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Bogotá

4.71°, -74.07°

Official Languages

Spanish

Population

52.32M

Total Area

1.14M km²

Population Density

45.83 people per km²

Currency

Colombian peso

$

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#28
52,321,152

Total Population+1.1%

2023
#56
77.7 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#21
82.4%

Urban Population

2023
#123
1.65

Fertility Rate

2023
#104
77.3%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#42
$363.5B

GDP+0.6%

2023
#95
$6.9K

GDP per Capita

2023
#142
6.6%

Inflation

2024
#139
9.6%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#164
53.9

Gini Index

2023

Frequently Asked Questions About Colombia

What is the capital of Colombia?

Colombia's capital city is Bogotá.

What is the population of Colombia?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Colombia is approximately 52.32M people. This makes it the 28th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Colombia?

Colombia spans a total area of approximately 1,141,748 square kilometers (440,831.19 square miles).

Which continent is Colombia in?

Colombia is located in Americas, specifically within the South America subregion.

What is the GDP of Colombia?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Colombia is approximately $363.49B USD. This ranks Colombia as the 42nd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.