unemployment · Colombia
Colombia Unemployment Rate 2025
8.3%
| Year | unemployment (%) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 9.6% |
| 2023 | 9.6% |
| 2022 | 10.5% |
| 2021 | 13.9% |
| 2020 | 16.0% |
| 2019 | 10.3% |
| 2018 | 9.4% |
Unemployment rate (% of labour force), from the World Bank / ILO. See the full Colombia economy dashboard, plus regional inflation and interest rates.
Colombia unemployment — key questions
What is Colombia's unemployment rate?
Colombia's unemployment is 8.3% as of 2025 (World Bank).
What was Colombia's highest and lowest unemployment in the last decade?
Colombia's unemployment peaked at 16.0% in 2020 and was lowest at 8.3% in 2025.
Is unemployment in Colombia rising or falling?
Colombia's unemployment moved from 9.6% to 8.3% in the latest year.