Net migration in Colombia
Colombia: Net migration was 129,139 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Colombia, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Colombia stood at 129,139.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.8% on the previous year and up 414.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Colombia peaked at 495,524 in 2018 and was at its lowest, -98,057, in 1976.
Colombia ranks 12th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -54,786 | -64,238 | -47,849 | 10 |
| 1970s | -76,662 | -98,057 | -63,657 | 10 |
| 1980s | -30,987 | -50,351 | -13,329 | 10 |
| 1990s | -23,315 | -48,458 | -7,590 | 10 |
| 2000s | -38,053 | -63,313 | -24,387 | 10 |
| 2010s | 111,769 | -67,522 | 495,524 | 10 |
| 2020s | 172,447 | 129,139 | 227,130 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More financial sector data for Colombia
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 39.8% (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 7.3 (2025)
- Net domestic credit 970.94 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net foreign assets 241.28 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 39.9% (2025)
- Broad money 43.1% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 6.8% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 39.9% (2025)
- Official exchange rate 4,053 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Claims on central government 3.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Colombia?
- Net migration in Colombia was 129,139 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 495,524 in 2018.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was -98,057 in 1976.
- How does Colombia rank for net migration?
- Colombia ranks 12th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 414.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.