Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Colombia

Colombia: Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment was 2.14 million Persons in 2014. ▬ Flat

Latest (2014)
2.14 million Persons
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
8th
of 46 countries
All-time high
2.54 million Persons
in 2010
All-time low
2.13 million Persons
in 2007
Years of data
8
2007–2014

Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Colombia, 2007–2014

01.0M2.0M3.0M2007201020142007: 2.1M Persons2008: 2.2M Persons2009: 2.5M Persons2010: 2.5M Persons2011: 2.4M Persons2012: 2.4M Persons2013: 2.2M Persons2014: 2.1M Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

The most recent figure for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Colombia is 2.14 million Persons, measured in 2014.

The figure is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 0.7% over ten years.

That places Colombia 8th out of 46 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.27 million Persons 2.13 million Persons 2.50 million Persons 3
2010s 2.34 million Persons 2.14 million Persons 2.54 million Persons 5

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 5 Russia 3.94 million Persons compare
  2. 6 Spain 2.61 million Persons compare
  3. 7 France 2.43 million Persons compare
  4. 9 Japan 1.76 million Persons compare
  5. 10 Germany 1.69 million Persons compare
  6. 11 Mexico 1.64 million Persons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Colombia?
Labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Colombia was 2.14 million Persons in 2014, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 2.54 million Persons in 2010.
What is the lowest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 2.13 million Persons in 2007.
How does Colombia rank for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment?
Colombia ranks 8th out of 46 countries with data for 2014.
Is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. 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 indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
54 places, 1,325 data points, 1995–2025
Last refreshed

<p>This dataset presents indicators on the size of the labour force, employment, and unemployment in large regions (TL2) and, where available, in small regions (TL3).</p> <p><strong>Data definition and source</strong></p> <p>The labour force status is presented by sex, for 15-64 year-olds and 15+ year-olds age ranges, the latter having less country coverage. Data is based on a labour force survey using ILO guidelines and collected from Eurostat (reg_lmk) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites.</p> <p><strong>Definition of regions</strong></p> <p>Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid <a href="https://webfs-cfe.oecd.org/files/.Stat/region/OECD_territorial-grid_TL2024.pdf">(pdf)</a> and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table <a href="https://webfs-cfe.oecd.org/files/.Stat/region/OECD%20Territorial%20correspondence%20-%20TL2024c.xlsx">(xlsx)</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Cite this dataset</strong></p> <p>OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database&nbsp;<a href="http://oe.cd/geostats">http://oe.cd/geostats</a>.</p> <p><strong>Further information</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://regions-cities-atlas.oecd.org/">OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas</a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-regions-and-cities-at-a-glance-2024_f42db3bf-en.html">OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance</a></li> </ul> <p>For questions and/or comments, please email <a href="mailto:RegionStat@oecd.org">RegionStat@oecd.org</a>.</p>