health
March 20, 2026
Colombia registers the lowest number of births in a decade: fell 4.5% in 2025
The fall in births in Colombia continues its upward trend. According to the National Administrative Department of Statistics...
TL;DR
- Colombia's birth rate reached a ten-year low in 2025 with 433,678 births, a 4.5% decrease from the prior year.
- The total fertility rate dropped to 1.0 child per woman in 2025, significantly below the population replacement level of 2.1.
- Fertility rates among adolescents, particularly in the 10-14 and 15-19 age groups, continue to decline.
- The decrease in births accelerated sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic, with significant interannual drops between 2022 and 2024.
- Regional variations in birth rate decline exist across different departments in Colombia.
- The demographic trend indicates Colombia is moving towards an older population with potential challenges for productivity and the pension system.