Economic Outlook No 114 — Balance of primary income in Colombia
Colombia: Economic Outlook No 114 — Balance of primary income was -80.00 trillion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Economic Outlook No 114 — Balance of primary income in Colombia, 1996–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
In 2025, economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income in Colombia stood at -80.00 trillion. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is down 453.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income in Colombia peaked at -2.02 trillion in 1996 and was at its lowest, -80.00 trillion, in 2024.
Colombia ranks 34th of 35 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic Outlook No 114 — Balance of primary income in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | -2.02 trillion | — |
| 1997 | -2.50 trillion | +24.1% |
| 1998 | -2.26 trillion | -9.9% |
| 1999 | -2.25 trillion | -0.4% |
| 2000 | -4.50 trillion | +100.4% |
| 2001 | -5.58 trillion | +23.8% |
| 2002 | -6.62 trillion | +18.6% |
| 2003 | -9.17 trillion | +38.6% |
| 2004 | -10.54 trillion | +15.0% |
| 2005 | -12.38 trillion | +17.5% |
| 2006 | -13.57 trillion | +9.5% |
| 2007 | -16.30 trillion | +20.1% |
| 2008 | -18.77 trillion | +15.1% |
| 2009 | -17.50 trillion | -6.7% |
| 2010 | -20.87 trillion | +19.2% |
| 2011 | -28.33 trillion | +35.8% |
| 2012 | -26.98 trillion | -4.8% |
| 2013 | -26.15 trillion | -3.1% |
| 2014 | -24.09 trillion | -7.9% |
| 2015 | -14.44 trillion | -40.0% |
| 2016 | -16.14 trillion | +11.7% |
| 2017 | -23.76 trillion | +47.3% |
| 2018 | -33.88 trillion | +42.5% |
| 2019 | -31.85 trillion | -6.0% |
| 2020 | -18.26 trillion | -42.7% |
| 2021 | -32.86 trillion | +80.0% |
| 2022 | -74.31 trillion | +126.1% |
| 2023 | -69.56 trillion | -6.4% |
| 2024 | -80.00 trillion | +15.0% |
| 2025 | -80.00 trillion | -0.0% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's -80.00 trillion is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -4.38 trillion, 18.3× the median. (6 countries reporting)
- Colombia's -80.00 trillion is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -3.41 trillion, 23.5× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -2.26 trillion | -2.50 trillion | -2.02 trillion | 4 |
| 2000s | -11.49 trillion | -18.77 trillion | -4.50 trillion | 10 |
| 2010s | -24.65 trillion | -33.88 trillion | -14.44 trillion | 10 |
| 2020s | -59.17 trillion | -80.00 trillion | -18.26 trillion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More economy & growth data for Colombia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.41 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0105 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 90.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 11.57 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -15.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0253 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 216.58 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 6.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income in Colombia?
- Economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income in Colombia was -80.00 trillion in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was -2.02 trillion in 1996.
- What is the lowest economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was -80.00 trillion in 2024.
- How does Colombia rank for economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income?
- Colombia ranks 34th out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 453.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Economic Outlook No 114 — Balance of primary income (balance of payments basis). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The OECD Economic Outlook presents the OECD’s analysis of the major global economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, government spending, prices and current balances based on a review of each member country and of the induced effect on each of them on international developments. EO114 Database inventory EO114 Last historical points OECD Economic Outlook website: https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/ Contact: eco.outlook@oecd.org