Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Colombia
Colombia: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 825,026 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
825,026 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
110th
of 181 countries
All-time high
825,026 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
66,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Colombia, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Colombia stood at 825,026 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 29.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Colombia peaked at 825,026 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 66,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Colombia 110th out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Colombia, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 66,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 69,262 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1963 | 71,296 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1964 | 77,265 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1965 | 77,444 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1966 | 81,739 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1967 | 84,842 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1968 | 90,294 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1969 | 96,429 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1970 | 104,227 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 1971 | 115,393 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.7% |
| 1972 | 126,842 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1973 | 140,600 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1974 | 151,802 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1975 | 161,228 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1976 | 172,023 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1977 | 180,180 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1978 | 193,844 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1979 | 200,934 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 210,536 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1981 | 211,667 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1982 | 212,603 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 211,611 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1984 | 216,065 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 216,010 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1986 | 229,602 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1987 | 231,537 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 238,977 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 244,568 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 252,973 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 254,400 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 266,461 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 283,349 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 299,612 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1995 | 313,309 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 314,541 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 322,169 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 315,124 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1999 | 298,306 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 2000 | 307,542 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 309,186 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 313,318 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 324,660 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 340,681 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 364,161 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 398,711 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 2007 | 439,683 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 2008 | 483,147 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 2009 | 491,971 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 541,865 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 605,493 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 2012 | 631,617 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 639,594 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 658,109 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 651,289 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 638,468 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 647,458 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 683,265 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 727,935 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 693,345 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 755,265 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 813,909 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2023 | 825,026 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.4% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 825,026 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.29 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 64% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 825,026 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.42 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 58% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 79,412 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 66,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 96,429 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 154,707 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 104,227 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 200,934 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 222,318 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 210,536 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 244,568 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 292,024 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 252,973 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 322,169 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 377,306 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 307,542 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 491,971 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 642,509 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 541,865 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 727,935 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 771,886 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 693,345 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 825,026 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 107 Syria 915,580 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 108 Saudi Arabia 913,620 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 109 Iran 827,008 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 111 Uzbekistan 792,393 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 112 Morocco 765,895 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 113 Gambia 756,401 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre 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$), annual growth rate 6.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Colombia?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Colombia was 825,026 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 825,026 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 66,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Colombia rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Colombia ranks 110th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.