Colombia’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.56% in March 2026 from 5.29% in the previous month, topping market forecasts of 5.47% and marking the highest reading since September 2024. The latest result stayed outside the central bank’s 3% target, as upward price pressures came from all components, including food and non-alcoholic beverages (6.27% vs 5.84% in February), housing (4.15% vs 3.85%), furnishings (5.23% vs 4.73%), healthcare (7.87% vs 7.82%), education (7.54% vs 7.44%), transport (4.61% vs 5.27%), clothing (2.61% vs. 2.61%), and recreation and culture (2.38% vs 1.68%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.78%, slowing from a 1.08% rise in February and pointing to the softest level so far this year. source: Dane, Colombia

Inflation Rate in Colombia increased to 5.56 percent in March from 5.29 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Colombia averaged 13.42 percent from 1955 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 41.65 percent in June of 1977 and a record low of -0.87 percent in July of 1955. This page provides - Colombia Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Colombia Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Colombia increased to 5.56 percent in March from 5.29 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Colombia is expected to be 6.30 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Colombia Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 4.80 percent in 2027 and 4.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-06 11:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 5.29% 5.35% 5.49% 5.5%
2026-04-09 11:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 5.56% 5.29% 5.47% 5.9%
2026-05-08 11:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 5.56%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 156.94 155.73 points Mar 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 143.87 142.66 points Mar 2026
CPI Transportation 162.38 162.74 points Mar 2026
Export Prices 225.01 219.50 points Feb 2026
Food Inflation 6.27 5.84 percent Mar 2026
Import Prices 174.63 174.87 points Feb 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 5.56 5.29 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.78 1.08 percent Mar 2026
Producer Prices 194.09 186.77 points Mar 2026
PPI YoY 4.22 -0.30 percent Mar 2026


Colombia Inflation Rate
In Colombia, the three main components of the consumer price index are: Housing & Utilities (33 percent of the total weight); Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (15 percent) and Transport (13 percent). Others include: Restaurants & Hotels (9 percent); Miscellaneous Goods & Services (5 percent); Education (4 percent) and Information & Communication (4 percent). Furnishings, Clothing & Footwear, Recreation & Culture, Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco and Health account for the remaining 15 percent of total weight. The CPI covers the urban population of 38 capital city departments, including some metropolitan areas, which account for the largest population registered in the country and have the most dynamic economic environment in comparison to the remaining cities of the country.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5.56 5.29 41.65 -0.87 1955 - 2026 percent Monthly
2018=100

News Stream
Colombia Inflation Rate Highest in 18 Months
Colombia’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.56% in March 2026 from 5.29% in the previous month, topping market forecasts of 5.47% and marking the highest reading since September 2024. The latest result stayed outside the central bank’s 3% target, as upward price pressures came from all components, including food and non-alcoholic beverages (6.27% vs 5.84% in February), housing (4.15% vs 3.85%), furnishings (5.23% vs 4.73%), healthcare (7.87% vs 7.82%), education (7.54% vs 7.44%), transport (4.61% vs 5.27%), clothing (2.61% vs. 2.61%), and recreation and culture (2.38% vs 1.68%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.78%, slowing from a 1.08% rise in February and pointing to the softest level so far this year.
2026-04-09
Colombia Inflation Rose Less Than Expected in February
Colombia’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.29% in February 2026 from 5.35% in January and less than the expected 5.49%. The increase followed a brief moderation in inflation, with price growth remaining well above the central bank’s 3% target. Inflation accelerated notably in food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.84% vs. 5.11% in January), furnishings (4.73% vs. 4.12%), and healthcare (7.82% vs. 7.38%). In contrast, price pressures eased in housing (3.85% vs. 4.59%), clothing (2.61% vs. 2.45%), recreation and culture (1.68% vs. 2.54%), and transport (5.27% vs. 5.79%). Inflation also picked up in information and communication, restaurants and hotels, and miscellaneous goods and services, while education inflation was unchanged at 7.44%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.08% in February, sharply accelerating from a 1.18% increase in January.
2026-03-06
Colombia Inflation Accelerates in January
Colombia’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.35% in January 2026 from 5.10% in December. The increase followed a brief moderation in inflation, with price growth remaining well above the central bank’s 3% target. Inflation accelerated notably in food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.11% vs. 5.07%), housing (4.59% vs. 4.76%), and furnishings (4.12% vs. 3.31%). In contrast, price pressures eased in healthcare (7.38% vs. 7.20%), clothing (2.45% vs. 2.12%), recreation and culture (2.54% vs. 1.85%), and transport (5.79% vs. 5.35%). Inflation also picked up in information and communication, restaurants and hotels, and miscellaneous goods and services, while education inflation was unchanged at 7.36%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.18% in January, sharply accelerating from a 0.27% increase in December.
2026-02-06