What is the Population of Colombia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Colombia has a population of approximately 53,057,212 people, making it the 27th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.66% of the world's population. With a land area of 1,141,748 km², the population density is roughly 46 people per km².
| Population | 53,057,212 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 27th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.66% |
| Area | 1,141,748 km² |
| Population density | 46 / km² |
| Demonym | Colombian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 53,057,212 | 27th |
| South Africa | 63,100,945 | 24th |
| Italy | 58,927,633 | 25th |
| Kenya | 53,330,978 | 26th |
| Sudan | 51,662,000 | 28th |
| Myanmar | 51,316,756 | 29th |
| South Korea | 51,159,889 | 30th |
Colombia compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 213,421,037 | 8,515,767 |
| Ecuador | 18,103,660 | 276,841 |
| Panama | 4,064,780 | 75,417 |
| Peru | 34,350,244 | 1,285,216 |
| Venezuela | 28,517,000 | 916,445 |
Colombia in context
- Colombia covers 1,141,748 km², making it the 25th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Venezuela.
- With 53,057,212 people, Colombia holds about 12.1% of the population of South America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Colombia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Colombia — FAQ
What is the population of Colombia?
The population of Colombia is approximately 53,057,212 (53.1 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Colombia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Colombia at approximately 53,057,212 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Colombia is the 27th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Colombia?
Approximately 53,057,212 people live in Colombia, making it the 27th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Colombia rank by population?
Colombia is the 27th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.66%.
What is the population density of Colombia?
Colombia has a population density of roughly 46 people per km², based on a land area of 1,141,748 km².
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