Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Colombia
Colombia: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 826.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
826.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
16th
of 193 countries
All-time high
1,187 current LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2022
All-time low
0.8438 current LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1962
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Colombia, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 826.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in 2025.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 32.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Colombia peaked at 1,187 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.8438 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1962.
That places Colombia 16th out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Colombia, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.9792 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.9266 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1962 | 0.8438 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 1963 | 1.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +31.7% |
| 1964 | 1.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 1.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 1966 | 1.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +90.0% |
| 1967 | 1.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.5% |
| 1968 | 2.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +39.1% |
| 1969 | 2.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.0% |
| 1970 | 2.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.1% |
| 1971 | 3.19 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.9% |
| 1972 | 2.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.3% |
| 1973 | 2.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 1974 | 4.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +36.5% |
| 1975 | 4.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.4% |
| 1976 | 4.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.2% |
| 1977 | 4.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 5.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.1% |
| 1979 | 5.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 1980 | 7.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +28.9% |
| 1981 | 8.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.9% |
| 1982 | 9.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.9% |
| 1983 | 10.44 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.2% |
| 1984 | 12.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.4% |
| 1985 | 17.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +41.9% |
| 1986 | 23.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +30.7% |
| 1987 | 31.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +34.5% |
| 1988 | 41.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +32.3% |
| 1989 | 52.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.5% |
| 1990 | 79.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +51.2% |
| 1991 | 91.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.3% |
| 1992 | 116.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.2% |
| 1993 | 165.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +42.1% |
| 1994 | 172.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 191.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.7% |
| 1996 | 216.06 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.9% |
| 1997 | 236.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.6% |
| 1998 | 298.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +25.9% |
| 1999 | 313.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 349.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.7% |
| 2001 | 425.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.7% |
| 2002 | 455.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 573.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +26.1% |
| 2004 | 501.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.5% |
| 2005 | 474.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 2006 | 516.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 429.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.9% |
| 2008 | 413.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 404.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 340.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.8% |
| 2011 | 373.19 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.6% |
| 2012 | 360.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 371.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 417.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.2% |
| 2015 | 622.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +49.2% |
| 2016 | 656.44 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 594.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 2018 | 609.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 711.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.7% |
| 2020 | 758.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 893.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.8% |
| 2022 | 1,187 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +32.9% |
| 2023 | 965.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.7% |
| 2024 | 824.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 2025 | 826.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 826.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 106.6× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 826.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 468.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.8438 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 5.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 21.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 52.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 188.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 79.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 313.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 454.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 349.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 573.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 505.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 340.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 711.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 909.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 758.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,187 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 13 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 1,176 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 14 Syrian Arab Republic 1,075 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 15 Uganda 1,057 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 17 Korea 577.49 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 18 Tanzania, United Republic of 507.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 19 Malawi 503.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 6.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Colombia?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Colombia was 826.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,187 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8438 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1962.
- How does Colombia rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Colombia ranks 16th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.7%. 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 Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 66 observations, free to reuse under Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page.
How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.