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Colombian Peso

• iso 4217: COP
• Colombia (South America)

Colombia Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Colombia was last reported at 3.4 percent in April of 2012. From 1900 until 2010, the average inflation rate in Colombia was 15.80 percent reaching an historical high of 41.65 percent in June of 1977 and a record low of -0.87 percent in July of 1955. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes: Colombia Inflation Rate chart, historical data and news.

source: DANE

Colombia Industrial Production

Industrial Production in Colombia expanded 4.9 percent in February of 2012. Industrial production measures changes in output for the industrial sector of the economy which includes manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Industrial Production is an important indicator for economic forecasting and is often used to measure inflation pressures as high levels of industrial production can lead to sudden changes in prices. From 1981 until 2010, Colombia's industrial production averaged 2.49 percent reaching an historical high of 17.74 percent in March of 1998 and a record low of -22.74 percent in March of 1999. This page includes: Colombia Industrial Production chart, historical data and news.

source: DANE

Colombia Annual Retail Sales

Retail Sales in Colombia increased 4.9 percent in January of 2012 over the previous year. From 2000 until 2011, Colombia's average Retail Sales was 5.98 percent reaching an historical high of 22.90 percent in April of 2011 and a record low of -7.60 percent in September of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Colombia's Retail Sales.

source: DANE

Colombia Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate in Colombia was last reported at 11.9 percent in February of 2012. From 2000 until 2010, Colombia's Unemployment Rate averaged 14.67 percent reaching an historical high of 20.99 percent in January of 2001 and a record low of 8.91 percent in November of 2007. The labour force is defined as the number of people employed plus the number unemployed but seeking work. The nonlabour force includes those who are not looking for work, those who are institutionalised and those serving in the military. This page includes: Colombia Unemployment Rate chart, historical data and news.

source: DANE

Colombia Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Colombia was last reported at 5.25 percent. In Colombia, interest rate decisions are taken by The Central Bank of Columbia (The Banco de la República). The Banco de la República implements monetary policy by changing interest rates, which either provide or withdraw liquidity from the economy. The official interest rates are the intervention interest rates (Tasas). From 1998 until 2010, Colombia's average interest rate was 8.35 percent reaching an historical high of 28.00 percent in November of 1998 and a record low of 3.00 percent in April of 2010. This page includes: Colombia Interest Rate chart, historical data and news.

source: Banco de la Republica

Colombia GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Colombia expanded 6.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 over the same quarter, previous year. Unlike the commonly used quarterly GDP growth rate the annual GDP growth rate takes into account a full year of economic activity, thus avoiding the need to make any type of seasonal adjustment. Historically, from 2001 until 2011, Colombia's average annual GDP Growth was 4.12 percent reaching an historical high of 7.70 percent in September of 2006 and a record low of 0.10 percent in December of 2008. This page includes: Colombia GDP Annual Growth Rate chart, historical data, forecasts and news. Data is also available for Colombia GDP Quarterly Growth Rate, which measures growth over the previous quarter.

source: DANE

Colombia Current Account

Colombia reported a current account deficit equivalent to 3058 Million USD in the fourth quarter of 2011. Colombia's major exports are petroleum, coffee, coal, nickel, gold and nontraditional exports (e.g. cut flowers, semiprecious stones, sugar, and tropical fruits). Colombia's major imports are industrial and transportation equipment, consumer goods, chemicals, paper products, fuels, and electricity. Its main trading partners are: The United States, European Union, Venezuela, China and Mexico. This page includes: Colombia Current Account chart, historical data and news.

source: Banco de la Republica

Colombia Balance of Trade

Colombia reported a trade surplus equivalent to 270 Million USD in January of 2012. Colombia's major exports are petroleum, coffee, coal, nickel, gold and nontraditional exports (e.g. cut flowers, semiprecious stones, sugar, and tropical fruits). Colombia's major imports are industrial and transportation equipment, consumer goods, chemicals, paper products, fuels, and electricity. Its main trading partners are: The United States, European Union, Venezuela, China and Mexico. This page includes: Colombia Balance of Trade chart, historical data and news.

source: Banco Central de la Republica

Colombia Imports

Colombia imports were worth 4420 Million USD in January of 2012. Colombia's major imports are industrial and transportation equipment, consumer goods, chemicals, paper products, fuels, and electricity. Colombia’s main imports partners are: United States, European Union, China, Mexico and Brazil. This page includes: Colombia Imports chart, historical data and news.

source: Banco Central de la Republica

Colombia Exports

Colombia exports were worth 4691 Million USD in January of 2012. Colombia's major exports are petroleum, coffee, coal, nickel, gold and nontraditional exports (e.g. cut flowers, semiprecious stones, sugar, and tropical fruits). Colombia still exports oil and coffee to the developed world (the United States, Japan, Germany, and Belgium), while most of its exports to countries such as Venezuela, Mexico, and Ecuador are manufactured products. This page includes: Colombia Exports chart, historical data and news.

source: Banco Central de la Republica

Colombia GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Colombia expanded 1.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 over the previous quarter. Historically, from 2001 until 2011, Colombia's average quarterly GDP Growth was 1.07 percent reaching an historical high of 3.30 percent in June of 2002 and a record low of -1.00 percent in March of 2002. Colombia is a free market economy with major commercial and investment ties to The United States. Transition from a highly regulated economy has been underway for more than 15 years. Colombia's average annual economic growth rate of over 5% from 2002 to 2007 can be attributed to an increase in domestic security, resulting in greater foreign investment; prudent monetary policy; and export growth. This page includes: Colombia GDP Growth Rate chart, historical data, forecasts and news. Data is also available for Colombia GDP Annual Growth Rate, which measures growth over a full economic year.

source: DANE

Colombia Retail Sales

Retail Sales in Colombia declined 3.2 percent in November of 2011 over the previous month. From 1999 until 2011, Colombia's average Retail Sales was 2.28 percent reaching an historical high of 66.00 percent in December of 1999 and a record low of -41.30 percent in January of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for Colombia's Retail Sales.

source: DANE

Colombia GDP per capita

The GDP per capita in Colombia was last reported at 3237 US dollars in December of 2010, according to the World Bank. Previously, the GDP per capita in Colombia standed at 3146 US dollars in December of 2009. The GDP per capita in Colombia is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. Historically, from 1960 until 2010, Colombia's average GDP Per Capita was 2026.51 dollars reaching an historical high of 3236.58 dollars in December of 2010 and a record low of 1129.60 dollars in December of 1960. This page includes a chart with historical data for Colombia's GDP Per Capita.

source: World Bank

Colombia GDP per capita PPP

The GDP per capita, adjusted by purchasing power parity, in Colombia was last reported at 9462 US dollars in December of 2010, according to the World Bank. Previously, the GDP per capita PPP in Colombia standed at 9125 US dollars in December of 2009. The GDP per capita PPP in Colombia is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Colombia's average GDP per capita PPP was 5375.66 dollars reaching an historical high of 9462.02 dollars in December of 2010 and a record low of 2494.15 dollars in December of 1980. This page includes a chart with historical data for Colombia's GDP per capita PPP.

source: World Bank

Colombia Population

The total population in Colombia was last reported at 45.9 million people in 2010 from 16.0 million in 1960, changing 187 percent during the last 50 years. Colombia has 0.67 percent of the world´s total population which means that one person in every 150 people on the planet is a resident of Colombia. This page includes a chart with historical data for Colombia's Total Population.

source: World Bank

Colombia Government Debt To GDP

The Government Debt in Colombia was last reported at 36.5 percent of the country´s GDP. From 1996 until 2010, Colombia's average Government Debt to GDP was 35.43 percent reaching an historical high of 45.60 percent in December of 2003 and a record low of 23.30 percent in December of 1996. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure Colombia's ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting Colombia's borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Colombia's General Government Gross Debt as a percent of GDP.

source: International Monetary Fund

Colombia Government Budget

Colombia reported a government budget deficit equivalent to 3.9 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2010. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes: Colombia Government Budget chart, historical data and news.

source: Ministry of Finance - Government of Colombia

Colombia GDP

Colombia Gross Domestic Product is worth 288 billion dollars or 0.46% of the world economy, according to the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2010, Colombia's average Gross Domestic Product was 60.55 billion dollars reaching an historical high of 288.19 billion dollars in December of 2010 and a record low of 4.04 billion dollars in December of 1960. Colombia is a free market economy with major commercial and investment ties to The United States. Transition from a highly regulated economy has been underway for more than 15 years. Colombia's average annual economic growth rate of over 5% from 2002 to 2007 can be attributed to an increase in domestic security, resulting in greater foreign investment; prudent monetary policy; and export growth. This page includes: Colombia Gross Domestic Product (GDP) chart, historical data, forecasts and news.

source: The World Bank Group

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