Equal Resource Distribution Index in Colombia
Colombia: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.315 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Equal Resource Distribution Index in Colombia, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 0.315 for equal resource distribution index in 2025.
That represents a change of down 7.4% on the previous year and down 21.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Colombia peaked at 0.427 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.023, in 1900.
Colombia ranks 125th of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Equal Resource Distribution Index in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0.023 | — |
| 1901 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.056 | +143.5% |
| 1932 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.059 | +5.4% |
| 1935 | 0.089 | +50.8% |
| 1936 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.079 | -11.2% |
| 1939 | 0.079 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.079 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.079 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.079 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.079 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.079 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.079 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.079 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.09 | +13.9% |
| 1948 | 0.09 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.095 | +5.6% |
| 1950 | 0.095 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.095 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.095 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.104 | +9.5% |
| 1954 | 0.112 | +7.7% |
| 1955 | 0.112 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.112 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.112 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.112 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.16 | +42.9% |
| 1960 | 0.16 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.16 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.16 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.16 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.16 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.16 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.16 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.16 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.16 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.16 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.16 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.259 | +61.9% |
| 1972 | 0.259 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.259 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.259 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.277 | +6.9% |
| 1976 | 0.277 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.277 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.232 | -16.2% |
| 1979 | 0.232 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.229 | -1.3% |
| 1981 | 0.229 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.262 | +14.4% |
| 1983 | 0.262 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.262 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.262 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.274 | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 0.257 | -6.2% |
| 1988 | 0.257 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.257 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.348 | +35.4% |
| 1991 | 0.36 | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 0.415 | +15.3% |
| 1993 | 0.415 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.415 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.405 | -2.4% |
| 1996 | 0.405 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.405 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.42 | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 0.418 | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 0.4 | -4.3% |
| 2001 | 0.4 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.402 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 0.402 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.402 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.402 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.405 | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 0.405 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.405 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.405 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.422 | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 0.422 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.427 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 0.399 | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 0.399 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.399 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.406 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 0.41 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 0.387 | -5.6% |
| 2019 | 0.338 | -12.7% |
| 2020 | 0.346 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 0.372 | +7.5% |
| 2022 | 0.349 | -6.2% |
| 2023 | 0.377 | +8.0% |
| 2024 | 0.34 | -9.8% |
| 2025 | 0.315 | -7.4% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 0.315 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.63, 50% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 0.315 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.379, 83% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.023 | 0.023 | 0.023 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.023 | 0.023 | 0.023 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.023 | 0.023 | 0.023 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.0675 | 0.023 | 0.089 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0828 | 0.079 | 0.095 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1109 | 0.095 | 0.16 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.2491 | 0.16 | 0.277 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2551 | 0.229 | 0.274 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4006 | 0.348 | 0.42 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4028 | 0.4 | 0.405 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4009 | 0.338 | 0.427 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3498 | 0.315 | 0.377 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More reference data data for Colombia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4113 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 19.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 61.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 94.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is equal resource distribution index in Colombia?
- Equal resource distribution index in Colombia was 0.315 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.427 in 2012.
- What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.023 in 1900.
- How does Colombia rank for equal resource distribution index?
- Colombia ranks 125th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.