Unemployment in Colombia: fell to 8.8% in March 2026

TL;DR

Unemployment in Colombia fell to 8.8% in March 2026, down from 9.6% a year earlier.
This is the lowest March unemployment rate recorded in Colombia since 2001.
The number of employed people increased by 650,000 compared to the previous year.
The gender unemployment gap widened, with rates at 7.1% for men and 11% for women.
Key sectors contributing to job growth included public administration, finance, and electricity/gas/water supply.
Agriculture, fishing, and manufacturing sectors experienced job losses.
Quibdó reported the highest unemployment rate at 26%, while Villavicencio had the lowest at 8%.

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