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Colombia: key facts and figures
Colombia has 52.9 million people, Spanish as an official language, the Colombian Peso and 19 public holidays a year. It ranks 28th of 195 countries for total population.
52.9 millionpeople
COPcurrency
Spanishofficial language
+57calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Colombia differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
52.9 millionPopulation
- Annual change+1.08%
- Fertility rate1.6 per woman#128
- Aged 65 and over9.78%#78
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$8,562Output per person
- Total economy$457.4 billion#36
- Real growth+2.6%#115
- Inflation5.1%#46
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.788Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.593#95
- Life expectancy77.7 years#55
- Mean schooling9 years#108
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Colombian PesoCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeCOP
- SymbolCOP
- CapitalBogotá
Languages
which languages hold official status
SpanishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type A, Type BPlug types
- Mains voltage110 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+57
- Time zoneAmerica/Bogota
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
19Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 12Epiphany holiday
- Mar 23Saint Joseph's Day holiday
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
79%Internet use
- E-government index0.779#68
- Global rank#68
- E-government groupVery High
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointPico Cristóbal Colón area
- ClimateBecause Colombia lies near the equator, elevation and regional circulation create much of its climate variation, from hot lowlands to cold high mountain environments.
Education
how the school system is structured
5 gradesPrimary
- Basic secondary4 grades
- Upper secondary2 grades
- Enrollment sourceSIMAT
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