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
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.