Colombia population: 50,680,117
The 2020 population for Columbia is 58.88 million that makes it the 27th crowded country in the world. The country is officially known as the Republic of Colombia. It is located in the north western region of South America. Columbia has a vast area covered along with the Caribbean coast and Andean highland. This culturally rich country is ethnically and linguistically assorted. Most of the urban population resides in the highlands and the coast area.
Colombia largest cities by population
Bogota, the capital city of Colombia, is the largest city that consists of 7.9 million people. The metropolitan area of Colombia is very populous, which is 12 million. Other largest cities in Columbia are Medellin 1.9 million Barranquilla 1.3 million and Cali 2.4 million.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Bogota | 7,674,366 | Palmira | 247,986 | Piedecuesta | 86,387 |
Cali | 2,392,877 | Buenaventura | 240,387 | Montelibano | 85,000 |
Medellin | 1,999,979 | Barrancabermeja | 191,403 | Ocana | 83,511 |
Barranquilla | 1,380,425 | Dosquebradas | 179,583 | La Dorada | 81,950 |
Cartagena | 952,024 | Tulua | 165,501 | Ipiales | 77,729 |
Cucuta | 721,398 | Envigado | 163,007 | Quibdo | 75,104 |
Bucaramanga | 571,820 | Cartago | 134,827 | Aguachica | 73,360 |
Pereira | 440,118 | Maicao | 130,348 | Yumbo | 71,436 |
Santa Marta | 431,781 | Florencia | 130,337 | Arauca | 69,264 |
Ibague | 421,685 | Girardot City | 130,289 | Sabanalarga | 68,535 |
Bello | 392,939 | Sogamoso | 126,551 | Chinchina | 68,512 |
Pasto | 382,236 | Guadalajara de Buga | 118,004 | Caldas | 65,565 |
Manizales | 357,814 | Tunja | 117,479 | Villa del Rosario | 64,951 |
Neiva | 352,855 | Giron | 108,466 | Chia | 64,569 |
Soledad | 342,556 | Malambo | 101,534 | Rionegro | 62,291 |
Villavicencio | 321,717 | Magangue | 100,313 | Calarca | 62,170 |
Armenia | 315,328 | Facatativa | 94,611 | Yopal | 61,029 |
Soacha | 313,945 | Riohacha | 92,431 | Sahagun | 59,188 |
Valledupar | 308,237 | Duitama | 92,040 | Fundacion | 59,175 |
Itaguei | 281,853 | Zipaquira | 91,235 | Los Patios | 58,661 |
Monteria | 272,420 | Fusagasuga | 88,820 | San Andres | 58,257 |
Sincelejo | 261,187 | Cienaga | 88,311 | Caucasia | 58,034 |
Popayan | 258,653 | Tumaco | 86,713 | ||
Floridablanca | 252,267 | Apartado | 86,438 |
Colombia population history
The growth rate of the total population of Colombia remains consistent for many years. Over the past decade, the highest population was recorded in the year 2018 with 1.54%, which is 49,661,048. The global rank of Colombia remains stable from 2000 to 2o20 that is 29th rank. The fertility rate in Columbia is high compared to other cities. Fertility is the same from 2016 to 2019, which is 1.92, and in 2020 it has slightly decreased to 1.84.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 50,882,891 | 1.08% | 543,448 | 204,796 | 31.3 | 1.82 | 46 | 80.40% | 40,891,996 | 0.65% | 7,794,798,739 | 29 |
2019 | 50,339,443 | 1.37% | 678,395 | 204,796 | 29.8 | 1.9 | 45 | 80.30% | 40,430,278 | 0.65% | 7,713,468,100 | 29 |
2018 | 49,661,048 | 1.54% | 751,209 | 204,796 | 29.8 | 1.9 | 45 | 80.50% | 39,956,413 | 0.65% | 7,631,091,040 | 29 |
2017 | 48,909,839 | 1.53% | 734,787 | 204,796 | 29.8 | 1.9 | 44 | 80.70% | 39,471,097 | 0.65% | 7,547,858,925 | 29 |
2016 | 48,175,052 | 1.38% | 654,385 | 204,796 | 29.8 | 1.9 | 43 | 80.90% | 38,975,181 | 0.65% | 7,464,022,049 | 29 |
2015 | 47,520,667 | 1.00% | 459,593 | -38,676 | 29.5 | 1.92 | 43 | 81.00% | 38,469,351 | 0.64% | 7,379,797,139 | 29 |
2010 | 45,222,700 | 1.18% | 514,995 | -39,000 | 27.5 | 2.1 | 41 | 79.20% | 35,799,432 | 0.65% | 6,956,823,603 | 29 |
2005 | 42,647,723 | 1.48% | 603,551 | -46,200 | 25.7 | 2.44 | 38 | 77.20% | 32,907,507 | 0.65% | 6,541,907,027 | 29 |
2000 | 39,629,968 | 1.70% | 641,706 | -51,800 | 24.1 | 2.7 | 36 | 75.40% | 29,881,676 | 0.65% | 6,143,493,823 | 29 |
1995 | 36,421,438 | 1.93% | 663,773 | -57,590 | 22.9 | 3.01 | 33 | 73.80% | 26,874,824 | 0.63% | 5,744,212,979 | 30 |
1990 | 33,102,575 | 2.02% | 630,275 | -64,800 | 21.9 | 3.17 | 30 | 71.90% | 23,812,185 | 0.62% | 5,327,231,061 | 30 |
1985 | 29,951,201 | 2.17% | 610,139 | -74,194 | 20.5 | 3.58 | 27 | 69.40% | 20,788,244 | 0.61% | 4,870,921,740 | 30 |
1980 | 26,900,506 | 2.25% | 567,000 | -83,870 | 19.1 | 4.16 | 24 | 65.70% | 17,679,604 | 0.60% | 4,458,003,514 | 30 |
1975 | 24,065,507 | 2.30% | 517,088 | -76,084 | 17.8 | 4.72 | 22 | 62.00% | 14,930,011 | 0.59% | 4,079,480,606 | 30 |
1970 | 21,480,065 | 2.78% | 550,964 | -67,727 | 16.7 | 5.86 | 19 | 58.20% | 12,494,401 | 0.58% | 3,700,437,046 | 30 |
1965 | 18,725,245 | 3.12% | 533,504 | -61,313 | 16.2 | 6.64 | 17 | 54.00% | 10,111,908 | 0.56% | 3,339,583,597 | 32 |
1960 | 16,057,724 | 3.11% | 456,545 | -46,559 | 16.7 | 6.68 | 14 | 47.50% | 7,625,171 | 0.53% | 3,034,949,748 | 32 |
1955 | 13,775,000 | 2.83% | 358,685 | -41,681 | 17.4 | 6.51 | 12 | 40.50% | 5,579,539 | 0.50% | 2,773,019,936 | 32 |
Colombia population forecast
There will be a slight decline in population. By 2050 the population might halt and will start to decrease. The anticipated total population in 2050 is 55,957,824. Due to the uniform fertility rate, the population might face a slight decrease. However, the urban population rate is increasing positively in the future. The urban population for the year 2050 is predicted as 48,628,586 that is 86% rise. Colombia goes back to the global population list. In 2050 it has been ranked the 35th position.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 50,882,891 | 1.38% | 672,445 | 204,796 | 31.3 | 1.82 | 46 | 80.40% | 40,891,996 | 0.65% | 7,794,798,739 | 29 |
2025 | 52,007,051 | 0.44% | 224,832 | -178,671 | 33.6 | 1.82 | 47 | 82.70% | 43,010,759 | 0.64% | 8,184,437,460 | 28 |
2030 | 53,416,763 | 0.54% | 281,942 | -39,600 | 35.8 | 1.82 | 48 | 83.90% | 44,804,187 | 0.62% | 8,548,487,400 | 30 |
2035 | 54,549,151 | 0.42% | 226,478 | -21,716 | 38 | 1.82 | 49 | 84.80% | 46,258,436 | 0.61% | 8,887,524,213 | 30 |
2040 | 55,336,026 | 0.29% | 157,375 | -19,544 | 40.1 | 1.82 | 50 | 85.60% | 47,377,278 | 0.60% | 9,198,847,240 | 33 |
2045 | 55,797,222 | 0.17% | 92,239 | -17,608 | 42.1 | 1.82 | 50 | 86.30% | 48,164,021 | 0.59% | 9,481,803,274 | 35 |
2050 | 55,957,824 | 0.06% | 32,120 | 43.9 | 1.82 | 50 | 86.90% | 48,628,586 | 0.57% | 9,735,033,990 | 35 |
Colombia demographics
The infant mortality rate is very high in Colombia, which is 11.8. Due to more infant deaths, the population may face a major crisis in the far future. The life expectancy rate is 77.87 years. The male and female ratio is 49.10% and 5.90% that is 24,984,564 25,898,320. The male crowd is 0.96% lesser than the female crowd. 24-54 age groups population is high, that is 42.44%. The next highest is people of the 0-14 age group, which is 22.18%.
Colombia religion and politics
This religiously fair country state 70% of the population follow Roman Catholic, 25% other Christian groups. Some of the religious groups had a direct connection with the government.
Colombia economy
Exports are the main economic factor. The petroleum is the main export of the country. The manufacturing sector contributes 12% to the economy.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |