Colombia cerró 2025 con la mayor cantidad de flujos migratorios de su historia, con 21,7 millones

Periodista Portafolio19.01.2026 17:35 Actualizado: 19.01.2026 17:35

Colombia cerró 2025 con la mayor cantidad de flujos migratorios de su historia, con 21,7 millones

TL;DR

  • Colombia recorded 21.7 million migratory flows in 2025, a historic high reflecting strong tourism and air travel.
  • The peak travel days were December 28, 2025 (83,200 movements) and January 4, 2026 (82,502 movements).
  • Air travel accounted for 94.4% of movements, with over 20.4 million passengers.
  • El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá was the busiest, handling 57.8% of national air traffic.
  • Foreigners represented 47% of migratory flows (10.2 million), with South America, North America, and Central America as top origin regions.
  • The United States was the leading country for visitors to Colombia, followed by Venezuela, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, and Spain.
  • Foreign travelers were predominantly in their productive years (30-39, 18-29, 40-49), suggesting tourism, business, and cultural exchange.
  • Colombian citizens accounted for 11.49 million migratory flows, with slightly more departures than arrivals.
  • The United States was the top destination for Colombian citizens, followed by Spain, Panama, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic.