Colombia GDP Per Capita (2026)
Colombia has a diversified Latin American economy supported by services, oil and mining, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, trade, tourism, and a large domestic market. GDP per capita helps explain how the country’s overall economic production relates to population and provides a more comparable measure than total GDP alone. Explore Colombia’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, long-term changes, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$10,104
Est. in USD
World Rank
#91
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+17.2%
+$1,481
South America Rank
#7
Out of 12 countries
1. Colombia GDP Per Capita in 2026
Colombia’s GDP per capita represents economic output generated for each resident and offers a population-adjusted view of national economic performance. Services, commodities, agriculture, industry, and domestic consumption contribute to the country’s production base. By accounting for population size, GDP per capita makes it easier to compare Colombia with economies that may have substantially different levels of total output and population.
2. Colombia GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Colombia GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,104 | +17.2% |
| 2025 | $8,623 | +8.1% |
| 2024 | $7,980 | +13.6% |
| 2023 | $7,027 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | $6,688 | +7.3% |
| 2021 | $6,231 | +16.2% |
| 2020 | $5,363 | -18.0% |
| 2019 | $6,540 | -5.5% |
| 2018 | $6,924 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | $6,577 | +8.9% |
| 2016 | $6,037 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | $6,337 | -23.8% |
| 2014 | $8,312 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | $8,410 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | $8,237 | +9.6% |
| 2011 | $7,518 | +15.7% |
| 2010 | $6,499 | +21.9% |
| 2009 | $5,331 | -5.2% |
| 2008 | $5,622 | +16.3% |
| 2007 | $4,834 | +26.0% |
| 2006 | $3,837 | +9.8% |
| 2005 | $3,494 | +23.6% |
| 2004 | $2,827 | +22.2% |
| 2003 | $2,314 | -4.5% |
| 2002 | $2,424 | -1.5% |
| 2001 | $2,461 | -2.9% |
| 2000 | $2,535 | -5.2% |
| 1999 | $2,674 | -13.5% |
| 1998 | $3,091 | -9.1% |
| 1997 | $3,399 | +8.4% |
| 1996 | $3,137 | +3.4% |
| 1995 | $3,035 | +11.3% |
| 1994 | $2,727 | +23.4% |
| 1993 | $2,209 | +11.2% |
| 1992 | $1,987 | +16.1% |
| 1991 | $1,712 | +1.2% |
| 1990 | $1,691 | -0.2% |
| 1989 | $1,694 | -1.2% |
| 1988 | $1,715 | +5.6% |
| 1987 | $1,624 | +1.9% |
| 1986 | $1,593 | -1.9% |
| 1985 | $1,624 | -8.1% |
| 1984 | $1,768 | -3.3% |
| 1983 | $1,828 | -2.7% |
| 1982 | $1,879 | +4.8% |
| 1981 | $1,793 | +6.6% |
| 1980 | $1,682 | — |
4. Colombia GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+17.2%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+62.2%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+67.4%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+163.3%
(2006 to 2026)
Colombia’s GDP per capita has changed over time alongside movements in commodity prices, investment, employment, inflation, exchange rates, population growth, and domestic demand. Oil and other exports can influence economic conditions, while services and consumer activity provide additional support. Reviewing historical GDP per capita data helps show how output per resident has developed through periods of expansion, slowdown, and external economic change.
5. Colombia GDP Per Capita vs South America and World
Colombia
$10,104
South America Average
$13,752
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Colombia’s GDP per capita is approximately
26.5%
below the
South America average
and
59.9%
below the world average.
6. Colombia GDP Per Capita Ranking in South America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Argentina | $14,357 |
| #5 | Brazil | $12,313 |
| #6 | Peru | $10,960 |
| #7 | Colombia | $10,104 |
| #8 | Paraguay | $9,372 |
| #9 | Suriname | $8,856 |
| #10 | Ecuador | $7,575 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Colombia
Colombia GDP (Nominal)
$539.5 Billion
(2026)
Colombia GDP Per Capita
$10,104
(2026)
Colombia’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic activity generated across the country, whereas GDP per capita adjusts that production for population. Total GDP highlights Colombia’s overall economic size within Latin America, while GDP per capita provides a more standardized measure of production per resident. Using both indicators together gives a broader understanding of the country’s economic performance.
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8. Colombia GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $10,321 | +2.1% |
| 2028 | $10,708 | +3.7% |
| 2029 | $11,137 | +4.0% |
| 2030 | $11,595 | +4.1% |
Colombia GDP per capita is projected to reach $11,595 by 2030, representing a 14.8% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Colombia GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Colombia GDP per capita is estimated at $10,104 in 2026.
It ranks #91 globally and #7 in South America.
GDP per capita increased by 17.2% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 62.2%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 67.4%.
It is approximately 26.5% below the South America average.
It is approximately 59.9% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $11,595 by 2030, 14.8% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Colombia GDP Per Capita FAQs
Colombia GDP per capita is estimated at $10,104 in 2026.
Colombia ranks #91 globally and #7 in South America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 17.2% compared with 2025.
Colombia GDP per capita was approximately $6,337 in 2015.
Colombia GDP per capita is approximately 26.5% below the South America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.