The number of unemployed persons in Colombia increased to 2829.60 Thousand in January of 2026 from 2099.85 Thousand in December of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Colombia averaged 2496.99 Thousand from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 4695.06 Thousand in May of 2020 and a record low of 1763.47 Thousand in November of 2015. source: Dane, Colombia



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employment Rate 56.69 59.19 percent Jan 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 63.60 64.30 percent Jan 2026
Unemployed Persons 2829.60 2099.85 Thousand Jan 2026
Unemployment Rate 10.90 8.00 percent Jan 2026


Colombia Unemployed Persons
In Colombia, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2829.60 2099.85 4695.06 1763.47 2001 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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