What is the capital of Colombia?

The capital of Colombia is Bogota.

What is the population of Colombia?

Colombia has a population of approximately 52.1 million (52,085,168 people, South America).

What language is spoken in Colombia?

The primary language spoken in Colombia is Spanish.

What currency does Colombia use?

Colombia uses the COP (ISO 4217 code: COP).

What is the time zone of Colombia?

Colombia's primary time zone is UTC-5. The international calling code is +57 and the top-level domain is .co.

What is the GDP of Colombia?

Colombia has a nominal GDP of approximately $344 billion (USD), with a GDP per capita of about $6,631.

What is the Human Development Index (HDI) of Colombia?

Colombia has an HDI of 0.758 (UNDP Human Development Report). Life expectancy at birth is 77.3 years.

Colombia

Bogota · South America · Spanish

Key Statistics

Population

52.1M

#28 / 197

Area

1,141,748 km²

#25 / 197

GDP (Nominal)

$344B

2024 estimate

#43 / 197

GDP per Capita

$6,631

2024 estimate

#103 / 197

Population Density

46/km²

#139 / 197

High

Human Development Index

0.758

#92 / 194

Life Expectancy

77.3 years

#53 / 196

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/capita

Restricted

Press Freedom

#130

RSF Index 2024

Internet Users

73.4%

#104 / 197

Calling Code

+57

Timezone

UTC-5

Driving Side

Right

Location

Continent	South America
Subregion	South America
Coordinates	4.0°N, 72.0°W
Coastline	Has coastline

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General Information

Official Name	Colombia
Capital	Bogota
Government	Unitary presidential republic
Independence	1810
Languages	Spanish
Currency	COP
Population Density	46/km²
Calling Code	+57
Timezone	UTC-5
Top-Level Domain	.co
Driving Side	Right-hand traffic
ISO Code	CO · COL
Memberships	CANOECD