Colombia Population Live (2026)
The live population of Colombia, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Colombia has an estimated population of about 52.2 million people in 2026 — 0.63% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 27th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Colombia's latest birth rate (14.8 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (6.1 per 1,000).
Is the population of Colombia growing?
Yes. Around 2,117 babies are born in Colombia every day — about 88 an hour — while around 873 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 1,245 people a day, or about 454,275 a year: a growth rate of 0.87% before migration. That is slow growth: the gap between births and deaths is narrow, and on current trends Colombia is likely to see deaths overtake births within the next few decades unless birth rates recover.
A birth rate of 14.8 per 1,000 people is close to the world average of about 16.9. Family sizes have been falling, but there are still many young adults of child-bearing age. It ranks 34th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Colombia's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Colombia
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Per hour | 88 | 36 | 52 |
| Per day | 2,117 | 873 | 1,245 |
| Per week | 14,821 | 6,108 | 8,712 |
| Per year | 772,789 | 318,515 | 454,275 |
How crowded is Colombia?
With about 52.2 million people living on 1,141,748 km², Colombia has roughly 45.7 people per square kilometre. That is below the world average of about 61 per km², so there is more land per person than in crowded countries such as Bangladesh, the Netherlands or India.
Life expectancy in Colombia
A baby born in Colombia today can expect to live about 77.3 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is above the global average and ranks 37th of the 72 countries we track. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $6,629 per person (45th of 72), Colombia is a middle-income country that is part-way through the demographic transition: death rates have already fallen a lot, and birth rates are following.
Colombia at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 52,215,503 | 27 |
| Births per day | 2,117 | 27 |
| Deaths per day | 873 | 31 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 14.8 | 34 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 6.1 | 50 |
| Natural growth rate | 0.87% / year | 33 |
| Life expectancy | 77.3 years | 37 |
| Population density | 45.7 / km² | 52 |
| GDP per person | $6,629 | 45 |
| Area | 1,141,748 km² | — |
| Capital | Bogotá | — |
| Languages | Spanish | — |
| Currency | Colombian Peso ($) | — |
Compare with other countries
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How we calculate Colombia's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Colombia's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Colombia in 2026?
The population of Colombia in 2026 is estimated at about 52.2 million people, which is around 0.63% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Colombia every day?
About 2,117 babies are born in Colombia every day — roughly 88 per hour, or 772,789 per year — based on a birth rate of 14.8 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Colombia every day?
About 873 people die in Colombia every day — roughly 36 per hour, or 318,515 per year — based on a death rate of 6.1 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Colombia growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 1,245 people a day, a natural growth rate of 0.87% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Colombia?
Life expectancy at birth in Colombia is about 77.3 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Colombia population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Colombia's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.