Threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) in Colombia
Colombia: Threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) was 138.3 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
138.3 international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
up 11.9%
World rank
45th
of 47 countries
All-time high
165.1 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2017
All-time low
78.76 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2002
Years of data
23
2001–2023
Threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) in Colombia, 2001–2023
Source: Luxembourg Income Study (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) in Colombia is 138.3 international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 11.9% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) in Colombia peaked at 165.1 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2017 and was at its lowest, 78.76 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 2002.
Colombia ranks 45th of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) in Colombia, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 86.06 international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 2002 | 78.76 international-$ in 2021 prices | -8.5% |
| 2003 | 90.58 international-$ in 2021 prices | +15.0% |
| 2004 | 90.16 international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 102.99 international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.2% |
| 2006 | 109.29 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 90.03 international-$ in 2021 prices | -17.6% |
| 2008 | 101.39 international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.6% |
| 2009 | 114.05 international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.5% |
| 2010 | 123.08 international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 137.25 international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.5% |
| 2012 | 136.05 international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 141.34 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 149.8 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 159.98 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 158.98 international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 165.1 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 164.02 international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 146.56 international-$ in 2021 prices | -10.6% |
| 2020 | 115.9 international-$ in 2021 prices | -20.9% |
| 2021 | 129.31 international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 123.6 international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 138.3 international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.9% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 138.3 international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 218.98 international-$ in 2021 prices, 63% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 138.3 international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 277.87 international-$ in 2021 prices, 50% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 95.92 international-$ in 2021 prices | 78.76 international-$ in 2021 prices | 114.05 international-$ in 2021 prices | 9 |
| 2010s | 148.22 international-$ in 2021 prices | 123.08 international-$ in 2021 prices | 165.1 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 126.78 international-$ in 2021 prices | 115.9 international-$ in 2021 prices | 138.3 international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 42 Philippines 211.6 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 43 Georgia 192.26 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 44 Mali 148.06 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 46 Peru 119.6 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 47 South Africa 84.69 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
More reference data data for Colombia
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- 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 threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) in Colombia?
- Threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) in Colombia was 138.3 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Luxembourg Income Study (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 165.1 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2017.
- What is the lowest threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 78.76 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2002.
- How does Colombia rank for threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax)?
- Colombia ranks 45th out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
- Is threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Luxembourg Income Study (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Level of income per month below which 10% of the population falls.