Economic Outlook No 117 — Headline inflation in Colombia
Colombia: Economic Outlook No 117 — Headline inflation was 3.99 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Economic Outlook No 117 — Headline inflation in Colombia, 1961–2026
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
The most recent figure for economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation in Colombia is 3.99, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 15.7% on the previous year and down 46.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation in Colombia peaked at 33.72 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 2.02, in 2013.
That places Colombia 6th out of 28 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic Outlook No 117 — Headline inflation in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8.29 | — |
| 1962 | 4.69 | -43.4% |
| 1963 | 26.35 | +461.5% |
| 1964 | 17.07 | -35.2% |
| 1965 | 7.59 | -55.5% |
| 1966 | 16.74 | +120.7% |
| 1967 | 8.32 | -50.3% |
| 1968 | 7.44 | -10.6% |
| 1969 | 6.99 | -6.0% |
| 1970 | 6.91 | -1.2% |
| 1971 | 11.52 | +66.8% |
| 1972 | 13.64 | +18.4% |
| 1973 | 21.21 | +55.5% |
| 1974 | 24.59 | +15.9% |
| 1975 | 23.17 | -5.8% |
| 1976 | 20.11 | -13.2% |
| 1977 | 33.72 | +67.7% |
| 1978 | 17.41 | -48.4% |
| 1979 | 24.49 | +40.7% |
| 1980 | 26.51 | +8.3% |
| 1981 | 27.35 | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 24.53 | -10.3% |
| 1983 | 19.72 | -19.6% |
| 1984 | 16.16 | -18.0% |
| 1985 | 24.06 | +48.9% |
| 1986 | 18.88 | -21.5% |
| 1987 | 23.31 | +23.4% |
| 1988 | 28.09 | +20.5% |
| 1989 | 25.84 | -8.0% |
| 1990 | 29.07 | +12.5% |
| 1991 | 30.3 | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 26.95 | -11.1% |
| 1993 | 22.37 | -17.0% |
| 1994 | 22.77 | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 20.8 | -8.6% |
| 1996 | 20.73 | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 18.41 | -11.2% |
| 1998 | 18.62 | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 10.85 | -41.7% |
| 2000 | 9.22 | -15.1% |
| 2001 | 7.97 | -13.5% |
| 2002 | 6.35 | -20.4% |
| 2003 | 7.13 | +12.4% |
| 2004 | 5.9 | -17.2% |
| 2005 | 5.05 | -14.6% |
| 2006 | 4.3 | -14.8% |
| 2007 | 5.54 | +29.0% |
| 2008 | 7 | +26.2% |
| 2009 | 4.2 | -40.0% |
| 2010 | 2.27 | -46.0% |
| 2011 | 3.42 | +50.6% |
| 2012 | 3.17 | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 2.02 | -36.3% |
| 2014 | 2.9 | +43.7% |
| 2015 | 4.99 | +71.9% |
| 2016 | 7.51 | +50.7% |
| 2017 | 4.32 | -42.6% |
| 2018 | 3.24 | -24.9% |
| 2019 | 3.52 | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 2.53 | -28.3% |
| 2021 | 3.5 | +38.4% |
| 2022 | 10.18 | +191.1% |
| 2023 | 11.74 | +15.3% |
| 2024 | 6.61 | -43.7% |
| 2025 | 4.74 | -28.3% |
| 2026 | 3.99 | -15.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.5 | 4.69 | 26.35 | 9 |
| 1970s | 19.68 | 6.91 | 33.72 | 10 |
| 1980s | 23.45 | 16.16 | 28.09 | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.09 | 10.85 | 30.3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.27 | 4.2 | 9.22 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.74 | 2.02 | 7.51 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.18 | 2.53 | 11.74 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
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- 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 8.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9021 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 7,724 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 7.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3,656 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 31.30 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 2.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7326 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation in Colombia?
- Economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation in Colombia was 3.99 in 2026, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 33.72 in 1977.
- What is the lowest economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.02 in 2013.
- How does Colombia rank for economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation?
- Colombia ranks 6th out of 28 countries with data for 2026.
- Is economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.8%. 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 117 — Headline inflation. 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. OECD (2025), OECD Economic Outlook No 117 (Edition 2025/1) EO117 Database documentation EO117 Last historical points gdp inflation cpi population unemployment real gdp gdp per capita employment OECD Economic Outlook website: https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/ Contact : eco.outlook@oecd.org Keywords : Outlook, forecasts, forecast, GDP