In Colombia, 118,000 people get their first loan every month, according to a new index

Portafolio Journalist 03.29.2026 16:09 Updated: 03.29.2026 16:09

In Colombia, 118,000 people get their first loan every month, according to a new index

TL;DR

  • DataCrédito Experian launched the Credit Index to measure monthly access to credit in Colombia.
  • On average, 118,000 Colombians access credit for the first time each month.
  • The majority of new credit users previously had savings products.
  • The pace of new user incorporation adjusted in 2025, but access remained active and stable.
  • Mobile services and financed products represent 47.6% of new credit access.
  • Young people aged 18-28 are the largest group of new credit users.
  • Credit access dynamics show regional differences across the country.