The number of unemployed persons in Colombia decreased to 2969 Thousand in March of 2020 from 3044.99 Thousand in February of 2020. Unemployed Persons in Colombia averaged 2432.60 Thousand from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3408.44 Thousand in January of 2002 and a record low of 1791.64 Thousand in November of 2015. In Colombia, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page provides - Colombia Unemployed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Colombia decreased to 20531 Thousand in March of 2020 from 22005.79 Thousand in February of 2020. Employed Persons in Colombia averaged 19272.60 Thousand from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 23098.02 Thousand in October of 2018 and a record low of 15188.95 Thousand in May of 2001. This page provides - Colombia Employed Persons- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment Rate in Colombia decreased to 51.70 percent in March from 55.48 percent in February of 2020. Employment Rate in Colombia averaged 55.36 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 61.41 percent in October of 2015 and a record low of 48.97 percent in January of 2007. In Colombia, the employment rate measures the number of people who have a job as a percentage of the working age population. This page provides - Colombia Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Colombia decreased to 59.20 percent in March from 63.20 percent in February of 2020. Labor Force Participation Rate in Colombia averaged 62.47 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 66.90 percent in October of 2011 and a record low of 56.90 percent in January of 2007. The labour force participation rate is the number of persons who are employed and unemployed but looking for a job divided by the total working-age population. This page provides - Colombia Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Colombia increased to 12.60 percent in March from 12.20 percent in February of 2020. Unemployment Rate in Colombia averaged 11.39 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17.87 percent in January of 2002 and a record low of 7.30 percent in November of 2015. In Colombia, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides the latest reported value for - Colombia Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Crude Oil Production in Colombia increased to 884 BBL/D/1K in January from 882 BBL/D/1K in December of 2019. Crude Oil Production in Colombia averaged 723.27 BBL/D/1K from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1035 BBL/D/1K in January of 2015 and a record low of 356 BBL/D/1K in May of 1994. This page provides the latest reported value for - Colombia Crude Oil Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Households Debt in Colombia decreased to 25.93 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 26.20 percent of GDP in the third quarter of 2019. Households Debt To GDP in Colombia averaged 17.18 percent of GDP from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26.44 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 8.99 percent of GDP in the first quarter of 2002. This page provides - Colombia Households Debt To Gdp- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Manufacturing Pmi in Colombia decreased to 27.60 points in April from 49.30 points in March of 2020. Manufacturing Pmi in Colombia averaged 50.11 points from 2015 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 54.30 points in January of 2016 and a record low of 27.60 points in April of 2020. The Colombia Manufacturing PMI is based on data compiled from replies to questionnaires sent to purchasing managers in a panel of around 350 manufacturers. The panel is stratified by detailed sector and company workforce size, based on contributions to GDP. Survey responses are collected mid-month and denote the direction of change compared with the previous month. A diffusion index is calculated for each survey indicator. The index is the sum of the percentage of ‘higher’ responses and half the percentage of ‘unchanged’ responses. The indices vary between 0 and 100, with a reading above 50 indicating an overall increase and below 50 an overall decrease. The diffusion indices are then seasonally adjusted using an in-house method developed by IHS Markit. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is a weighted average of the following five diffusion indices: New Orders (30%), Output (25%), Employment (20%), Suppliers’ Delivery Times (15%) and Stocks of Purchases (10%). For the PMI calculation the Suppliers’ Delivery Times Index is inverted so that it moves in a comparable direction to the other indices. This page provides - Colombia Manufacturing Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Colombia decreased 4.83 percent in April of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Colombia averaged 4.19 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.64 percent in June of 2000 and a record low of -4.83 percent in April of 2020. In Colombia, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Colombia Producer Prices Change - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Colombia decreased to 112.33 points in April from 116.16 points in March of 2020. Producer Prices in Colombia averaged 101.19 points from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 120.79 points in December of 2019 and a record low of 60.18 points in June of 1999. In Colombia, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Colombia Producer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Colombia increased 0.16 percent in April of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Colombia averaged 1.06 percent from 1954 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7.10 percent in April of 1977 and a record low of -1.49 percent in August of 1964. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Colombia Inflation Rate MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Colombia was recorded at 3.51 percent in April of 2020. Inflation Rate in Colombia averaged 14.03 percent from 1955 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 41.65 percent in June of 1977 and a record low of -0.87 percent in July of 1955. In Colombia, the three main components of the consumer price index are: Housing & Utilities (33.1 percent of the total weight); Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (15.1 percent) and Transport (12.9 percent). Others include: Restaurants & Hotels (9.4 percent); Miscellaneous Goods & Services (5.4 percent); Education (4.4 percent) and Information & Communication (4.3 percent). Furnishings, Clothing & Footwear, Recreation & Culture, Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco and Health account for the remaining 15.4 percent of total weight. The CPI covers the urban population of 38 capital city departments, including some metropolitan areas, which account for the largest population registered in the country and have the most dynamic economic environment in comparison to the remaining cities of the country. This page provides - Colombia Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence in Colombia decreased to -41.30 points in April from -23.80 points in March of 2020. Consumer Confidence in Colombia averaged 9.99 points from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 38.80 points in August of 2010 and a record low of -41.30 points in April of 2020. In Colombia, Consumer Opinion Survey (EOC), measures the level of optimism that households have about their economic situation and the country's general economic condition taking into account information regarding the previous and the next year. The survey gives an inside about consumers’ willingness to buy household appliances and vehicles, and their ability to qualify for a credit. The survey is based on a sample of around 600 persons, age 25-44, living in the 4 biggest Colombian cities and with different levels of income (low, medium and high). This page provides - Colombia Consumer Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Colombia increased to 53862.68 USD Million in April from 53373.61 USD Million in March of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Colombia averaged 11733.12 USD Million from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 53862.68 USD Million in April of 2020 and a record low of -134.90 USD Million in February of 1963. In Colombia, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Colombia Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Colombia increased to 105.70 points in April from 105.53 points in March of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Colombia averaged 25.58 points from 1954 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 105.70 points in April of 2020 and a record low of 0.03 points in March of 1954. In Colombia, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Colombia Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Colombia recorded a government budget deficit of 4448.40 COP Billion in February of 2020. Government Budget Value in Colombia averaged -539.02 COP Billion from 1963 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9207.09 COP Billion in April of 2012 and a record low of -10366.03 COP Billion in December of 2012. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Colombia Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core consumer prices in Colombia increased 2.97 percent in April of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Colombia averaged 5.10 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.83 percent in December of 1999 and a record low of 2.66 percent in October of 2013. This page provides - Colombia Core Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core Consumer Prices in Colombia increased to 104.93 points in April from 104.87 points in March of 2020. Core Consumer Prices in Colombia averaged 69.25 points from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104.93 points in April of 2020 and a record low of 36.13 points in January of 1999. This page provides - Colombia Core Consumer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Colombia increased to 80.90 percent in February from 80.12 percent in January of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Colombia averaged 76.01 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 85.30 percent in November of 2006 and a record low of 63.90 percent in January of 2001. This page provides - Colombia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Export Prices in Colombia decreased to 95.50 points in April from 104.36 points in March of 2020. Export Prices in Colombia averaged 38.10 points from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 120.06 points in May of 2019 and a record low of 0.18 points in February of 1970. In Colombia, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - Colombia Export Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Import Prices in Colombia increased to 131.31 points in April from 129.15 points in March of 2020. Import Prices in Colombia averaged 49.96 points from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 131.31 points in April of 2020 and a record low of 0.32 points in February of 1970. In Colombia, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - Colombia Import Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M0 in Colombia increased to 74141.12 COP Billion in April from 70997.36 COP Billion in March of 2020. Money Supply M0 in Colombia averaged 13709.83 COP Billion from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 74141.12 COP Billion in April of 2020 and a record low of 44.84 COP Billion in February of 1980. Colombia Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page provides - Colombia Money Supply M0 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M1 in Colombia increased to 142152.98 COP Billion in April from 137992.08 COP Billion in March of 2020. Money Supply M1 in Colombia averaged 27835.59 COP Billion from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 142152.98 COP Billion in April of 2020 and a record low of 164.44 COP Billion in February of 1980. This page provides - Colombia Money Supply M1 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M3 in Colombia increased to 595181.77 COP Billion in April from 578100.81 COP Billion in March of 2020. Money Supply M3 in Colombia averaged 133053.71 COP Billion from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 595181.77 COP Billion in April of 2020 and a record low of 317.55 COP Billion in January of 1980. Colombia Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Colombia Money Supply M3 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Colombia stands at BBB- with negative outlook. Moody's credit rating for Colombia was last set at Baa2 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Colombia was last reported at BBB- with negative outlook. DBRS's credit rating for Colombia is BBB with negative outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Colombia thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Colombia as reported by major credit rating agencies.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Colombia decreased to 103.42 points in April of 2020 from 104.35 points in March of 2020. CPI Transportation in Colombia averaged 80.92 points from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104.43 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 44.63 points in January of 1999. This page provides - Colombia Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

CPI Housing Utilities in Colombia increased to 104.73 points in April from 104.57 points in March of 2020. CPI Housing Utilities in Colombia averaged 31.53 points from 1954 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104.73 points in April of 2020 and a record low of 0.07 points in August of 1954. This page provides - Colombia Cpi Housing & Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Colombia recorded 10051 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Colombia reported 428 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Colombia Coronavirus Cases.

Colombia recorded 428 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Colombia reported 10051 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Colombia Coronavirus Deaths.

Colombia recorded 2424 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Colombia reported 428 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Colombia Coronavirus Recovered.

Steel Production in Colombia remained unchanged at 100 Thousand Tonnes in March from 100 Thousand Tonnes in February of 2020. Steel Production in Colombia averaged 78.09 Thousand Tonnes from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 133 Thousand Tonnes in March of 2012 and a record low of 29 Thousand Tonnes in January of 2002. This page has Steel Production values for Colombia.

Government Revenues in Colombia decreased to 11066.18 COP Billion in February from 18972.96 COP Billion in January of 2020. Government Revenues in Colombia averaged 2712.93 COP Billion from 1963 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19932.08 COP Billion in September of 2019 and a record low of 0.09 COP Billion in January of 1963. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Colombia Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Colombia decreased to 49217.34 COP Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 50051.28 COP Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Colombia averaged 31582.87 COP Billion from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 50051.28 COP Billion in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 9542 COP Billion in the fourth quarter of 2000. This page provides - Colombia Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Colombia increased by 3715.20 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Colombia averaged 2118.36 USD Million from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6776.22 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2005 and a record low of 197.17 USD Million in the third quarter of 2002. This page provides - Colombia Foreign Direct Investment - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Colombia decreased to 0.54 USD/Liter in April from 0.55 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Colombia averaged 0.85 USD/Liter from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.41 USD/Liter in December of 2010 and a record low of 0.23 USD/Liter in December of 1992. This page provides - Colombia Gasoline Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Colombia recorded a Current Account deficit of 4.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Colombia averaged -2.29 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4.10 percent in 1991 and a record low of -6.30 percent in 2015. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Colombia Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Colombia increased 9.50 percent in August of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Colombia averaged 5.16 percent from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23.37 percent in April of 2011 and a record low of -7.59 percent in September of 2009. In Colombia, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page provides the latest reported value for - Colombia Retail Sales YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Colombia increased to 15514.58 COP Billion in February from 12746.06 COP Billion in January of 2020. Fiscal Expenditure in Colombia averaged 3251.95 COP Billion from 1963 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 23023.60 COP Billion in December of 2019 and a record low of 0.12 COP Billion in January of 1963. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Colombia Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Colombia increased 1.70 percent in February of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Colombia averaged 1.86 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 66 percent in December of 1999 and a record low of -41.30 percent in January of 2003. In Colombia, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Colombia, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page provides the latest reported value for - Colombia Retail Sales MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Remittances in Colombia decreased to 506.70 USD Million in February from 512.20 USD Million in January of 2020. Remittances in Colombia averaged 409.41 USD Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 944.50 USD Million in December of 2004 and a record low of 162.44 USD Million in June of 1998. In Colombia, Remittances refers to inflows of migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances). This page provides - Colombia Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Colombia decreased to 237072 COP Billion in February from 243147.70 COP Billion in January of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Colombia averaged 81347.45 COP Billion from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 243147.70 COP Billion in January of 2020 and a record low of 17217.55 COP Billion in March of 1999. This page provides the latest reported value for - Colombia Central Bank Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cement Production in Colombia decreased to 848550.63 Tonnes in March from 1037260.63 Tonnes in February of 2020. Cement Production in Colombia averaged 823345.28 Tonnes from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1209660.26 Tonnes in December of 2015 and a record low of 508774 Tonnes in January of 2002. This page provides - Colombia Cement Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Colombia Overnight Interbank Rate was at 3.25 percent on Friday May 8. Interbank Rate in Colombia averaged 5.91 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13.50 percent in January of 2001 and a record low of 2.94 percent in December of 2010. In Colombia, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Colombia Overnight Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Colombia was last recorded at 3.25 percent. Interest Rate in Colombia averaged 8.71 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 32 percent in May of 1998 and a record low of 3 percent in May of 2010. In Colombia, interest rate decisions are taken by The Central Bank of Colombia (The Banco de la República). The Banco de la República implements monetary policy by changing interest rates, which either provide or withdraw liquidity from the economy. The official interest rates are the intervention interest rates (Tasas). This page provides the latest reported value for - Colombia Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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