What was Colombia's Gross Domestic Product in pesos in 2025?
The data on Colombian economic performance last year, released by Dane, caused surprise as most economic analysts anticipated a figure higher than the 2.6% reported by the official entity...
TL;DR
- Colombia's GDP grew by 2.6% in 2025, below analyst expectations.
- The construction sector contracted by 2.8% in 2025.
- Investment fell by 2.9% in the fourth quarter and is at its lowest level (16% of GDP) in two decades.
- Economic growth is driven by household and state consumption, not investment.
- High interest rates are cited as a cause for the slowdown in housing and construction.
- Concerns exist about rising unemployment due to companies cutting staff and changing technology.
- The rise in minimum wage could boost household consumption for a segment of the population.
- Uncertainty in economic policy and legal insecurity are hindering business investment.