Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Colombia
Colombia: Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate was 2.65 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Colombia, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Colombia stood at 2.65 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 134.3% on the previous year and up 36.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Colombia peaked at 9.22 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -5.79 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Colombia 42nd out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Colombia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3.58 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 4.88 % change on previous year | +36.3% |
| 1994 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -47.7% |
| 1995 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 1996 | -1.03 % change on previous year | -142.6% |
| 1997 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -322.1% |
| 1998 | -1.11 % change on previous year | -148.3% |
| 1999 | -4.7 % change on previous year | +323.4% |
| 2000 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -139.3% |
| 2001 | 9.22 % change on previous year | +399.7% |
| 2002 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -86.6% |
| 2003 | 4.94 % change on previous year | +300.5% |
| 2004 | 0.4113 % change on previous year | -91.7% |
| 2005 | 3.13 % change on previous year | +660.5% |
| 2006 | 0.9452 % change on previous year | -69.8% |
| 2007 | 0.819 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 2008 | 2.42 % change on previous year | +195.7% |
| 2009 | 5.54 % change on previous year | +128.7% |
| 2010 | 3.25 % change on previous year | -41.3% |
| 2011 | 3.57 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 2012 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 2013 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -54.7% |
| 2014 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +28.4% |
| 2015 | 1.94 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 0.4629 % change on previous year | -76.1% |
| 2017 | 1.47 % change on previous year | +217.4% |
| 2018 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 2019 | 0.0767 % change on previous year | -93.4% |
| 2020 | -5.79 % change on previous year | -7644.8% |
| 2021 | 5.6 % change on previous year | -196.7% |
| 2022 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -36.6% |
| 2023 | 3.61 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -68.6% |
| 2025 | 2.65 % change on previous year | +134.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.11 % change on previous year | -4.7 % change on previous year | 4.88 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 3.05 % change on previous year | 0.4113 % change on previous year | 9.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.81 % change on previous year | 0.0767 % change on previous year | 3.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.79 % change on previous year | -5.79 % change on previous year | 5.6 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 39 Nigeria 2.86 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Iraq 2.73 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Togo 2.68 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Cameroon 2.6 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 2.57 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Guinea 2.56 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Colombia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7218 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6981 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7453 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.81 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1417 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 48,629 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 6,104 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 23,624 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 23,456 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 47,081 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Colombia?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Colombia was 2.65 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.22 % change on previous year in 2001.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.79 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Colombia rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate?
- Colombia ranks 42nd out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Employment International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.