Financial Markets Efficiency Index in Colombia
Colombia: Financial Markets Efficiency Index was 0.1161 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Financial Markets Efficiency Index in Colombia, 1980–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 0.1161 for financial markets efficiency index in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.7% on the previous year and down 13.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial markets efficiency index in Colombia peaked at 0.343 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.0429, in 1992.
That places Colombia 53rd out of 183 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Financial Markets Efficiency Index in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0.0765 | — |
| 1981 | 0.0703 | -8.2% |
| 1982 | 0.0656 | -6.6% |
| 1983 | 0.066 | +0.6% |
| 1984 | 0.0668 | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 0.0719 | +7.6% |
| 1986 | 0.0719 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.0719 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.0654 | -9.1% |
| 1989 | 0.0609 | -6.9% |
| 1990 | 0.0611 | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 0.0611 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.0429 | -29.7% |
| 1993 | 0.0579 | +34.8% |
| 1994 | 0.0766 | +32.2% |
| 1995 | 0.0941 | +22.9% |
| 1996 | 0.1199 | +27.4% |
| 1997 | 0.1687 | +40.7% |
| 1998 | 0.2203 | +30.6% |
| 1999 | 0.2831 | +28.5% |
| 2000 | 0.301 | +6.3% |
| 2001 | 0.2883 | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 0.2752 | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 0.3135 | +13.9% |
| 2004 | 0.2713 | -13.4% |
| 2005 | 0.2334 | -14.0% |
| 2006 | 0.343 | +47.0% |
| 2007 | 0.2088 | -39.1% |
| 2008 | 0.2538 | +21.5% |
| 2009 | 0.1744 | -31.3% |
| 2010 | 0.1344 | -22.9% |
| 2011 | 0.1591 | +18.4% |
| 2012 | 0.1517 | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 0.1243 | -18.0% |
| 2014 | 0.1448 | +16.5% |
| 2015 | 0.1664 | +14.9% |
| 2016 | 0.1606 | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 0.1399 | -12.9% |
| 2018 | 0.1624 | +16.1% |
| 2019 | 0.13 | -20.0% |
| 2020 | 0.1161 | -10.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0687 | 0.0609 | 0.0765 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1186 | 0.0429 | 0.2831 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2663 | 0.1744 | 0.343 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1473 | 0.1243 | 0.1664 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1161 | 0.1161 | 0.1161 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More financial sector data for Colombia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 12.68 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 9.26 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 12.68 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is financial markets efficiency index in Colombia?
- Financial markets efficiency index in Colombia was 0.1161 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial markets efficiency index recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.343 in 2006.
- What is the lowest financial markets efficiency index recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0429 in 1992.
- How does Colombia rank for financial markets efficiency index?
- Colombia ranks 53rd out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
- Is financial markets efficiency index rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Financial Markets Efficiency Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.