Colombia Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 28th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
54,087,169
The population of Colombia is about 54,087,169 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 53.9 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.65% of the world's people.
Colombia is the 28th most populous of 217 countries and territories. The population is still growing, by about 0.96% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 59.4 million. That is 3.5 times its 1960 population of 15.6 million. Population density is 49 people per square kilometre. 79% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
53.9 million
Yearly change
+0.96%
World rank
28th
Share of world
0.65%
Density
49/km²
Land area
1,109,500 km²
Life expectancy
77.9 yrs
Births per woman
1.63
GDP per capita
$8,562
GDP
$457.4B
Population of Colombia, 1960–2050
Colombia population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 15,606,209 | — | 14 |
| 1970 | 20,811,782 | +2.56% | 19 |
| 1980 | 26,104,498 | +2.31% | 24 |
| 1990 | 32,440,069 | +2.09% | 29 |
| 2000 | 39,089,934 | +1.65% | 35 |
| 2010 | 44,777,319 | +1.14% | 40 |
| 2020 | 50,629,997 | +1.45% | 46 |
| 2024 | 52,886,363 | +1.08% | 48 |
| 2026proj. | 53,936,226 | +0.96% | 49 |
| 2030proj. | 55,736,475 | +0.75% | 50 |
| 2040proj. | 58,576,446 | +0.31% | 53 |
| 2050proj. | 59,385,357 | +0.02% | 54 |
Colombia vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 3.3 times as many people as Colombia. Bangladesh is 28.1 times more densely populated.
Colombia population: questions and answers
What is the population of Colombia in 2026?
About 53,936,226 (53.9 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Colombia's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.96% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Colombia?
About 49 people per km², with a land area of 1,109,500 km².
What will the population of Colombia be in 2050?
About 59.4 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Colombia?
Bogotá.
What is the life expectancy in Colombia?
77.9 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.