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In 2026, Colombia's population stands at 53,936,226. That is a 5-fold increase on the 11,766,988 recorded in 1950. It is growing modestly, at +0.92% a year, adding about 496.2K people a year. Population density sits at 48 people/km². Half the population is younger than 33.0 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 43.7 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 97 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it falling to 47,080,764 (-13% from 2026).
Total population
53,936,226
Density
48 people/km²
Median age
33.0 years
Growth rate
+0.92%
Colombia's population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 33 in 2026 to 44 by 2050.