Population of Colombia

As of August 2026, the population of Colombia is 54 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 496 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.96%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 29 years in 2016 to 33 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 78.3 years and population density is 48 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Colombia peaked in 1961, reaching around 3.09% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.92% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 929.15 thousand in 2018 to nearly 495.96 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Colombia, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 73.5 years in 2006 to 78.3 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 5 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Colombia

Colombia has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there are also some large ones. The most populous city is Bogotá, Bogota D.C., con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 7.7 million inhabitants. It is followed by Cali, Valle del Cauca Department with 2.4 million and Medellín, Antioquia with 2 million.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Colombia: