The number of employed persons in Colombia decreased to 23685.34 Thousand in August of 2026 from 24546.88 Thousand in July of 2026. Employed Persons in Colombia averaged 19402.31 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)



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 23685.34 24546.88 Thousand Aug 2026
Employment Rate 57.36 59.52 percent Aug 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 63.30 64.80 percent Aug 2026
Minimum Wages 1750905.00 1423500.00 COP/Month Dec 2026
Population 53.43 52.97 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 2446.94 2164.88 Thousand Aug 2026
Unemployment Rate 9.40 8.10 percent Aug 2026


Colombia Employed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
23685.34 24546.88 24598.64 14693.81 2001 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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