Number of employed individuals in Colombia
Colombia: Number of employed individuals was 284,593 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
284,593
Change on year
down 18.7%
World rank
3rd
of 80 countries
All-time high
360,251
in 2015
All-time low
52,755
in 2002
Years of data
18
2001–2020
Number of employed individuals in Colombia, 2001–2020
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of employed individuals in Colombia is 284,593, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 18.7% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of employed individuals in Colombia peaked at 360,251 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 52,755, in 2002.
That places Colombia 3rd out of 80 countries with data for 2020, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 153,652 | 52,755 | 329,533 | 9 |
| 2010s | 352,847 | 341,764 | 360,251 | 8 |
| 2020s | 284,593 | 284,593 | 284,593 | 1 |
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 number of employed individuals in Colombia?
- Number of employed individuals in Colombia was 284,593 in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest number of employed individuals recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 360,251 in 2015.
- What is the lowest number of employed individuals recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 52,755 in 2002.
- How does Colombia rank for number of employed individuals?
- Colombia ranks 3rd out of 80 countries with data for 2020.
- Is number of employed individuals rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Number of employed individuals. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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