The number of unemployed persons in Colombia increased to 2099.85 Thousand in December of 2025 from 1858.58 Thousand in November of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Colombia averaged 2495.88 Thousand from 2001 until 2025, 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 59.19 60.17 percent Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 64.30 64.70 percent Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 2099.85 1858.58 Thousand Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 8.00 7.00 percent Dec 2025


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
2099.85 1858.58 4695.06 1763.47 2001 - 2025 Thousand Monthly
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