Book Sales in Colombia Break Records: Sales Exceed $1 Trillion in 2025
The 2026 Book Fair has India as its guest country. Photo: Courtesy - Corferias / A.P.I.
TL;DR
- Colombian publishing sector grew 7.5% in 2025, reaching $1.06 trillion in sales.
- This marks the fifth consecutive year of expansion for the industry.
- 39.4 million copies were sold in 2025, up from 37.9 million the previous year.
- 19,024 titles were published in 2025, a 16.2% increase.
- The Education (34.8%) and Technical-scientific (31.6%) segments led growth.
- The domestic market accounted for 91.4% of total sales.
- Bookstores remain the main sales channel, representing 39.7% of sales.
- Overall employment in the sector grew 1.9%, with a significant increase in temporary employment.