Perfil de los deudores: 43,3 % de los colombianos mantiene entre tres y cinco deudas
En 2026, los colombianos mantienen entre 3 y 5 deudas. Foto: iStock
TL;DR
- Colombians show signs of financial stabilization with a decrease in the number of people holding 3-5 debts and a slight reduction in average debt.
- Over-indebtedness remains the primary cause of payment default, affecting 44.1% of respondents.
- Job loss is an emerging significant factor for debt default, impacting 18.2% of debtors, up from 16% last year.
- Reduced income and unforeseen expenses continue to pressure household finances.
- The typical debtor is a single male, 31-40 years old, with a university degree, earning an average gross income of $4.5 million, but most frequently earning between $1.5 and $3 million.
- Bogotá accounts for 18.9% of debt records, a decrease from the previous report.
- Experts suggest the challenge is not just willingness to pay but the capacity to withstand labor market volatility.