The number of unemployed persons in Colombia increased to 2164.88 Thousand in July of 2026 from 2134.64 Thousand in June of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Colombia averaged 2492.42 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 59.52 59.36 percent Jul 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 64.80 64.50 percent Jul 2026
Unemployed Persons 2164.88 2134.64 Thousand Jul 2026
Unemployment Rate 8.10 8.00 percent Jul 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
2164.88 2134.64 4695.06 1763.47 2001 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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