Inflation rose: in January 2026 alone it reached 1.18%
Inflation in Colombia, during the first month of 2026, generates concern among consumers, as in January alone, it went from 0.94% to 1.18%.
TL;DR
- Colombia's inflation in January 2026 rose to 1.18%, an increase from 0.94%.
- The annual IPC variation for January 2026 was 5.35%, up from 5.22% in the previous year.
- The tourism and gastronomy sectors, along with transportation, were the main contributors to the monthly price increase.
- Specific price hikes were noted in restaurant meals, hot beverages for immediate consumption, and prepared foods for immediate consumption.
- Accommodation services, soft drinks, and entertainment venues experienced the smallest price increases.
- The communications and information sector showed the second-lowest monthly variation, primarily due to an increase in mobile phone equipment prices.