Colombia
- Capital:
- Bogota
- Continent:
- South America
- Region(s):
- South America, Latin America
- Abbreviation:
- COL
53,936,226
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
53,936,226
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Colombia's population is projected to be 48,121,487 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53,936,226 | 1.05% | 28 |
| 2025 | 53,425,635 | 1.08% | 28 |
| 2020 | 50,629,997 | 1.45% | 29 |
| 2019 | 49,907,985 | 1.8% | 29 |
| 2018 | 49,024,465 | 1.86% | 29 |
| 2017 | 48,131,078 | 1.46% | 29 |
| 2015 | 46,969,940 | 0.96% | 29 |
| 2010 | 44,777,319 | 1.23% | 29 |
| 2005 | 42,128,977 | 1.51% | 29 |
| 2000 | 39,089,934 | 1.77% | 29 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53,936,226 | 1.05% | 28 |
| 2032 | 56,490,499 | 0.75% | 30 |
| 2037 | 57,965,296 | 0.52% | 30 |
| 2042 | 58,878,128 | 0.31% | 32 |
| 2047 | 59,313,134 | 0.15% | 33 |
| 2052 | 59,368,286 | 0.02% | 34 |
| 2057 | 59,118,668 | -0.08% | 36 |
| 2062 | 58,587,063 | -0.18% | 39 |
| 2067 | 57,766,692 | -0.28% | 41 |
| 2072 | 56,642,330 | -0.39% | 41 |
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Bogota has a metropolitan area population of 7,945,996, comprising 14.73%% of Colombia's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bogota | 7,945,996 | 14.73% |
| 2 | Medellin | 2,526,795 | 4.68% |
| 3 | Cali | 2,269,983 | 4.21% |
| 4 | Barranquilla | 1,275,854 | 2.37% |
| 5 | Cartagena | 1,010,995 | 1.87% |
| 6 | Soacha | 895,878 | 1.66% |
| 7 | Cucuta | 792,180 | 1.47% |
| 8 | Soledad | 733,597 | 1.36% |
| 9 | Valledupar | 629,217 | 1.17% |
| 10 | Bucaramanga | 618,548 | 1.15% |
As of 2026, Colombia has a total population of 53,936,226, ranking as the 28th most populous nation in the world.
Colombia has a net population change of approximately 1,358 people per day, driven by 1,875 births, 834 deaths, and net immigration of 317 people.
Colombia represents 0.67% of the total global population and 12.24% of South America's population.
Colombia has a population density of 48.6 people per km² (approximately 125.9 per mi²), making it the 165th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 99.01% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Colombia is Mestizo and White (87.6%) , followed by Afro-Colombian (6.8%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Colombia, comprising 79% of the population.