Colombia Economic Activity Accelerates in March

2026-05-15 15:38 By Larissa Caser 1 min. read

Colombia's leading economic index rose 3.98% year-on-year in March 2026, accelerating from a 1.65% gain in February.

Tertiary activities rose 5.26% from 3.15%, supported by gains in financial and insurance activities (7.2% versus 1.5%), utilities supply (4% versus 1.2%) and information and communications (3% versus -0.1%).

Secondary activities expanded 3.17% after a 0.26% contraction, as manufacturing grew (4.5% versus 2.9%) and returned to growth for construction (1.2% versus -7.4%).

Meanwhile, primary activities recovered by 1.94% from a 2.74% decline, reflecting stronger activity in agriculture (2% versus -3%) and mining and quarrying (1.4% versus -1.4%).

On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, economic activity rose by 0.42%, following a 0.31% rise.



News Stream
Colombia Economic Activity Accelerates in March
Colombia's leading economic index rose 3.98% year-on-year in March 2026, accelerating from a 1.65% gain in February. Tertiary activities rose 5.26% from 3.15%, supported by gains in financial and insurance activities (7.2% versus 1.5%), utilities supply (4% versus 1.2%) and information and communications (3% versus -0.1%). Secondary activities expanded 3.17% after a 0.26% contraction, as manufacturing grew (4.5% versus 2.9%) and returned to growth for construction (1.2% versus -7.4%). Meanwhile, primary activities recovered by 1.94% from a 2.74% decline, reflecting stronger activity in agriculture (2% versus -3%) and mining and quarrying (1.4% versus -1.4%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, economic activity rose by 0.42%, following a 0.31% rise.
2026-05-15
Colombia ISE Rises in February
Colombia's leading economic index s rose 1.65% year-on-year in February 2026, following a 1.76% gain in January. This marks the weakest pace since April 2025. The tertiary sector led growth at 2.55%, while the primary sector declined 2.08% and the secondary sector rose 0.40%. The primary sector declined 2.12% to, the secondary sector rose 0.19% to, and the tertiary sector gained 2.60%.
2026-04-20
Colombia Leading Economic Index at Fourth Straight Slowdown
Colombia’s leading economic indicator rose 1.55% year-on-year in January 2026, following a 1.76% gain in December. This marks the fourth straight monthly slowdown and the weakest pace since April 2025. The tertiary sector led growth at 2.73%, while the primary sector fell 2.39% and the secondary sector declined 0.97%. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, overall economic activity edged down 0.07%.
2026-03-18