Gross domestic product (GDP) in Colombia
Colombia: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 742.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
742.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 7.5%
World rank
34th
of 166 countries
All-time high
742.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2022
All-time low
1.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1820
Years of data
127
1820–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Colombia, 1820–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp) in Colombia is 742.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 127 years on record.
The figure is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 37.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Colombia peaked at 742.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1820.
Colombia ranks 34th of 166 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Colombia, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 1.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | — |
| 1850 | 1.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +57.9% |
| 1870 | 2.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +59.3% |
| 1890 | 3.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +49.5% |
| 1900 | 4.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +13.0% |
| 1901 | 4.41 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.4% |
| 1902 | 4.49 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.7% |
| 1903 | 4.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.4% |
| 1904 | 4.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.6% |
| 1905 | 4.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.6% |
| 1906 | 4.83 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.8% |
| 1907 | 5.15 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.7% |
| 1908 | 5.45 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.8% |
| 1909 | 5.74 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.3% |
| 1910 | 6.07 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.9% |
| 1911 | 6.38 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.0% |
| 1912 | 6.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.1% |
| 1913 | 7.00 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.4% |
| 1914 | 7.31 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.5% |
| 1915 | 7.69 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 1916 | 8.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.9% |
| 1917 | 8.53 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1918 | 9.06 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.3% |
| 1919 | 9.87 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.9% |
| 1920 | 10.61 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.5% |
| 1921 | 11.28 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.3% |
| 1922 | 12.10 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.3% |
| 1923 | 12.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.0% |
| 1924 | 13.76 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.3% |
| 1925 | 14.12 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1926 | 15.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.6% |
| 1927 | 16.87 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.0% |
| 1928 | 18.11 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.3% |
| 1929 | 18.76 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 1930 | 18.60 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.9% |
| 1931 | 18.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.6% |
| 1932 | 19.52 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.6% |
| 1933 | 20.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.6% |
| 1934 | 20.18 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.1% |
| 1935 | 22.45 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.2% |
| 1936 | 23.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 1937 | 24.00 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.6% |
| 1938 | 25.57 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.5% |
| 1939 | 27.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.1% |
| 1940 | 27.71 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.1% |
| 1941 | 28.18 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.7% |
| 1942 | 28.24 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.2% |
| 1943 | 28.36 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.4% |
| 1944 | 30.28 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.8% |
| 1945 | 31.69 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.6% |
| 1946 | 34.56 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.1% |
| 1947 | 35.92 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 1948 | 37.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.1% |
| 1949 | 39.08 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.5% |
| 1950 | 39.78 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.8% |
| 1951 | 41.00 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.1% |
| 1952 | 43.59 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.3% |
| 1953 | 46.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.2% |
| 1954 | 49.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.9% |
| 1955 | 51.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 1956 | 53.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.0% |
| 1957 | 55.42 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 1958 | 56.81 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.5% |
| 1959 | 60.89 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.2% |
| 1960 | 63.49 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1961 | 66.71 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.1% |
| 1962 | 70.34 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.4% |
| 1963 | 72.64 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 1964 | 77.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.2% |
| 1965 | 79.92 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 1966 | 84.16 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.3% |
| 1967 | 87.71 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.2% |
| 1968 | 93.09 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.1% |
| 1969 | 99.00 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.3% |
| 1970 | 105.69 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.8% |
| 1971 | 111.96 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.9% |
| 1972 | 120.56 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.7% |
| 1973 | 128.66 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.7% |
| 1974 | 136.09 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.8% |
| 1975 | 139.25 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.3% |
| 1976 | 145.81 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 151.87 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 164.78 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.5% |
| 1979 | 173.59 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 180.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 1981 | 184.57 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.1% |
| 1982 | 186.38 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.0% |
| 1983 | 189.37 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.6% |
| 1984 | 196.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 202.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 214.96 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.1% |
| 1987 | 226.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 235.71 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 243.37 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 253.54 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 259.42 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 270.56 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 286.02 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 300.64 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 316.10 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 322.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 334.00 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 335.37 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 321.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 330.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 336.10 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 344.52 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 357.89 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 376.73 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 394.08 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 420.28 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 448.73 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 464.04 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 471.33 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 489.87 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 521.32 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.4% |
| 2012 | 541.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 569.53 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 595.16 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 612.75 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 625.54 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 634.05 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 650.30 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 671.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 622.37 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 690.92 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.0% |
| 2022 | 742.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.5% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 742.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 146.22 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 5.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 742.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 82.25 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 9.0× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic product (GDP) in Colombia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | +59.3% | 1.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices |
| 1850 | +57.9% | 1.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices |
| 1890 | +49.5% | 2.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820s | 1.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1850s | 1.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1870s | 2.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1890s | 3.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1900s | 4.83 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 4.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 5.74 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1910s | 7.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 6.07 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 9.87 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1920s | 14.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10.61 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 18.76 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1930s | 22.02 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 18.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 27.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1940s | 32.11 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 27.71 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 39.08 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1950s | 49.81 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 39.78 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 60.89 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 79.42 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 63.49 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 99.00 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 137.83 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 105.69 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 173.59 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 206.02 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 180.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 243.37 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 299.96 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 253.54 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 335.37 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 394.43 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 330.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 471.33 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 591.13 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 489.87 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 671.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 685.34 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 622.37 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 742.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 31 Argentina 854.91 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 32 Vietnam 833.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 33 United Arab Emirates 779.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 35 South Africa 723.56 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 36 Algeria 595.82 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 37 Switzerland 559.38 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
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$), annual growth rate 6.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Colombia?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Colombia was 742.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 742.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 1820.
- How does Colombia rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Colombia ranks 34th out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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