General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Colombia
Colombia: General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 6.92 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Colombia, 1983–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Colombia is 6.92 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 11.0% on the previous year and up 25.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Colombia peaked at 56.94 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -3.42 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Colombia 108th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Colombia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 22.4 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | 28.33 % change on previous year | +26.5% |
| 1985 | 23.58 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 1986 | 31.81 % change on previous year | +34.9% |
| 1987 | 35.04 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 1988 | 31.41 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
| 1989 | 56.94 % change on previous year | +81.3% |
| 1990 | 31.74 % change on previous year | -44.3% |
| 1991 | 30.86 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 33.58 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 1993 | 42.33 % change on previous year | +26.1% |
| 1994 | 35.84 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 1995 | 34.9 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1996 | 34.71 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1997 | 26.19 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
| 1998 | 16.15 % change on previous year | -38.3% |
| 1999 | 15.74 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 7.6 % change on previous year | -51.7% |
| 2001 | 12.09 % change on previous year | +59.0% |
| 2002 | 10.86 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 2003 | 10.78 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 7.43 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 2005 | 7.45 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 24.04 % change on previous year | +222.9% |
| 2007 | 11.19 % change on previous year | -53.5% |
| 2008 | 12.27 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 2009 | 14.45 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 2010 | 6.49 % change on previous year | -55.1% |
| 2011 | 13.34 % change on previous year | +105.5% |
| 2012 | 3.61 % change on previous year | -73.0% |
| 2013 | 10.48 % change on previous year | +190.3% |
| 2014 | 11.33 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 5.53 % change on previous year | -51.2% |
| 2016 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 2017 | 4.17 % change on previous year | +42.0% |
| 2018 | 26.85 % change on previous year | +543.7% |
| 2019 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 2020 | -3.42 % change on previous year | -289.2% |
| 2021 | 22.14 % change on previous year | -747.3% |
| 2022 | 21.95 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 10.99 % change on previous year | -49.9% |
| 2024 | 6.23 % change on previous year | -43.3% |
| 2025 | 6.92 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 32.79 % change on previous year | 22.4 % change on previous year | 56.94 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | 30.2 % change on previous year | 15.74 % change on previous year | 42.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.82 % change on previous year | 7.43 % change on previous year | 24.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.65 % change on previous year | 1.81 % change on previous year | 26.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.8 % change on previous year | -3.42 % change on previous year | 22.14 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 105 Jordan 7.13 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Namibia 7.01 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Eswatini 6.95 % change on previous year compare
- 109 Solomon Islands 6.85 % change on previous year compare
- 110 Nicaragua 6.83 % change on previous year compare
- 111 South Africa 6.77 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Colombia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7218 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -5.66 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7218 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6442 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 56,988 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5501 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8769 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.722 (2100)
- Population density 42.43 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.83 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Colombia?
- General government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Colombia was 6.92 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 56.94 % change on previous year in 1989.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.42 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Colombia rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Colombia ranks 108th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government total expenditure UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.