Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Colombia

Colombia: Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational was 83.14 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
83.14 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
23rd
of 37 countries
All-time high
84.57 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
in 2015
All-time low
79.63 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
in 2020
Years of data
15
2010–2024

Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Colombia, 2010–2024

0204060802010201720242010: 84 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2011: 84.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2012: 84.4 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2013: 84.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2014: 84.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2015: 84.6 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2016: 84 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2017: 84.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2018: 83.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2019: 82.9 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2020: 79.6 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2021: 80.5 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2022: 82.5 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2023: 82.9 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2024: 83.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.

Analysis

In 2024, labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Colombia stood at 83.14 Percentage of population in the same subgroup.

The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 1.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Colombia peaked at 84.57 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2015 and was at its lowest, 79.63 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 2020.

That places Colombia 23rd out of 37 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Colombia, year by year

Annual values for Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and gender in Colombia, 2010 to 2024.
Year Percentage of population in the same subgroup Change
2010 83.96 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
2011 84.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup +0.3%
2012 84.45 Percentage of population in the same subgroup +0.3%
2013 84.11 Percentage of population in the same subgroup -0.4%
2014 84.11 Percentage of population in the same subgroup +0.0%
2015 84.57 Percentage of population in the same subgroup +0.5%
2016 84.04 Percentage of population in the same subgroup -0.6%
2017 84.13 Percentage of population in the same subgroup +0.1%
2018 83.11 Percentage of population in the same subgroup -1.2%
2019 82.89 Percentage of population in the same subgroup -0.3%
2020 79.63 Percentage of population in the same subgroup -3.9%
2021 80.48 Percentage of population in the same subgroup +1.1%
2022 82.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup +2.6%
2023 82.88 Percentage of population in the same subgroup +0.4%
2024 83.14 Percentage of population in the same subgroup +0.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 83.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup 82.89 Percentage of population in the same subgroup 84.57 Percentage of population in the same subgroup 10
2020s 81.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup 79.63 Percentage of population in the same subgroup 83.14 Percentage of population in the same subgroup 5

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 20 Belgium 85.08 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
  2. 21 Finland 84.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
  3. 22 Chile 83.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
  4. 24 Greece 83.14 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
  5. 25 Czechia 82.94 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
  6. 26 United States of America 82.81 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Colombia?
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Colombia was 83.14 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 84.57 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2015.
What is the lowest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 79.63 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2020.
How does Colombia rank for labour force participation rates of adults, by educational?
Colombia ranks 23rd out of 37 countries with data for 2024.
Is labour force participation rates of adults, by educational rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Colombia data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and gender. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and gender
Unit
Percentage of population in the same subgroup
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
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Coverage
48 places, 1,245 data points, 1981–2025
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This dataset contains data on labour force participation rates by educational attainment level, age group and gender. The default table displays 2025 data (or the latest available year) on the labour force participation rates of 25-64 year-olds with below upper secondary, upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary, or tertiary attainment. The selection can be changed to display data by more detailed educational attainment level, by programme orientation, by gender and by age group. Filter the time period to display historical data. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on September 29, 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page and the OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics: Concepts, Standards, Definitions and Classifications.