The number of employed persons in Colombia decreased to 24277.11 Thousand in April of 2026 from 24352 Thousand in March of 2026. Employed Persons in Colombia averaged 19337.62 Thousand from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 24598.64 Thousand in November of 2025 and a record low of 14693.81 Thousand in April of 2001. source: National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE)



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Employed Persons 24277.11 24352.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Employment Rate 59.06 59.31 percent Apr 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 64.70 65.00 percent Apr 2026
Minimum Wages 1750905.00 1423500.00 COP/Month Dec 2026
Population 53.06 52.97 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 2337.12 2347.82 Thousand Apr 2026
Unemployment Rate 8.80 8.80 percent Apr 2026


Colombia Employed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
24277.11 24352.00 24598.64 14693.81 2001 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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