Colombian Scorecard
Country profile
Colombia is located in the northwestern corner of South America, boasting a varied geography that ranges from the Amazon rainforest and Andes mountains to a Caribbean coastline. It has a population of 52.3 million, a population growth rate of 1.12%, and a median age of 31.61 years.
Its history is a tapestry woven from indigenous civilizations, Spanish colonization, and a complex post-colonial evolution marked by resilience and cultural vibrancy.
Today, Colombia is celebrated for its lively music, literature, and a growing economy that increasingly highlights its natural and cultural wealth.
Its capital city is Bogotá.
How does Colombia compare to other countries?
Colombia
Belarus
MaltaEconomic Development
GDP per Capita (PPP) in Colombia improved by 0.5% from 2022 to 2023
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GDP Growth in Colombia worsened by 91.6% from 2022 to 2023
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Unemployment Rate in Colombia worsened by 0.1% from 2023 to 2024
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Inflation Rate in Colombia improved by 43.7% from 2023 to 2024
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General Government Debt in Colombia improved by 9.6% from 2022 to 2023
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Income Inequality in Colombia improved by 0.5% from 2021 to 2022
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Health and Social Development
Life Expectancy in Colombia improved by 1.6% from 2022 to 2023
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Infant Mortality Rate in Colombia improved by 3.5% from 2022 to 2023
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Human Development Index in Colombia improved by 1.3% from 2021 to 2022
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Suicide Mortality Rate in Colombia worsened by 3.1% from 2020 to 2021
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World Happiness Report in Colombia improved by 5.4% from 2023 to 2024
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Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024
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Education
Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Colombia improved by 1.7% from 2022 to 2023
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PISA Scores (Reading) in Colombia worsened by 0.7% from 2018 to 2022
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PISA Scores (Math) in Colombia worsened by 2.0% from 2018 to 2022
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PISA Scores (Science) in Colombia worsened by 0.5% from 2018 to 2022
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Governance and Security
Corruption Perception in Colombia improved by 2.6% from 2022 to 2023
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Control of Corruption in Colombia improved by 13.9% from 2022 to 2023
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Homicide Rate in Colombia worsened by 13.4% from 2020 to 2021
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Government Effectiveness in Colombia worsened by 650.0% from 2022 to 2023
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Political Stability in Colombia worsened by 14.3% from 2022 to 2023
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Rule of Law in Colombia worsened by 7.0% from 2022 to 2023
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Voice and Accountability in Colombia improved by 21.3% from 2022 to 2023
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Environmental Sustainability and Energy
CO2 Emissions per Capita in Colombia worsened by 5.8% from 2022 to 2023
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Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Colombia improved by 2.3% from 2019 to 2020
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Renewable Energy Consumption in Colombia worsened by 7.2% from 2020 to 2021