Total population by age (70 years old) in Colombia
Colombia: Total population by age was 311.33 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
311.33
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
28th
of 234 countries
All-time high
311.33
in 2023
All-time low
24.12
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Colombia, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population by age in Colombia is 311.33, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 66.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Colombia peaked at 311.33 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 24.12, in 1950.
Colombia ranks 28th of 234 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population by age in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 24.12 | — |
| 1951 | 24.59 | +1.9% |
| 1952 | 25.05 | +1.9% |
| 1953 | 25.7 | +2.6% |
| 1954 | 26.54 | +3.3% |
| 1955 | 27.4 | +3.2% |
| 1956 | 28.34 | +3.4% |
| 1957 | 29.41 | +3.8% |
| 1958 | 30.28 | +3.0% |
| 1959 | 30.75 | +1.5% |
| 1960 | 31.12 | +1.2% |
| 1961 | 31.6 | +1.6% |
| 1962 | 32.11 | +1.6% |
| 1963 | 32.77 | +2.1% |
| 1964 | 33.72 | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 34.83 | +3.3% |
| 1966 | 35.94 | +3.2% |
| 1967 | 37.09 | +3.2% |
| 1968 | 38.32 | +3.3% |
| 1969 | 39.65 | +3.5% |
| 1970 | 41.06 | +3.5% |
| 1971 | 42.62 | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 44.35 | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 46.05 | +3.8% |
| 1974 | 47.64 | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 49.36 | +3.6% |
| 1976 | 51.08 | +3.5% |
| 1977 | 52.66 | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 54.66 | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 57.4 | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 60.27 | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 63.3 | +5.0% |
| 1982 | 66.68 | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 69.39 | +4.1% |
| 1984 | 70.75 | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 71.42 | +1.0% |
| 1986 | 72.14 | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 72.81 | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 73.94 | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 76.25 | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 79.31 | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 82.44 | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 85.69 | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 89.13 | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 92.67 | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 96.07 | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 99.33 | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 102.53 | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 105.61 | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 108.56 | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 111.53 | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 115.18 | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 119.55 | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 123.74 | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 127.16 | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 130.46 | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 134.19 | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 138.3 | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 143.43 | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 150.18 | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 158.19 | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 166.95 | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 176.6 | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 187.09 | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 198.03 | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 208.99 | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 219.71 | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 230.01 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 239.52 | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 255.62 | +6.7% |
| 2020 | 272.47 | +6.6% |
| 2021 | 282.81 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 295.55 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 311.33 | +5.3% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 311.33 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 32.33, 9.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 311.33 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 18.69, 16.7× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 27.22 | 24.12 | 30.75 | 10 |
| 1960s | 34.71 | 31.12 | 39.65 | 10 |
| 1970s | 48.69 | 41.06 | 57.4 | 10 |
| 1980s | 69.69 | 60.27 | 76.25 | 10 |
| 1990s | 94.13 | 79.31 | 108.56 | 10 |
| 2000s | 129.37 | 111.53 | 150.18 | 10 |
| 2010s | 204.07 | 158.19 | 255.62 | 10 |
| 2020s | 290.54 | 272.47 | 311.33 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More population data for Colombia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 56,988 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6442 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7218 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.83 million people (2100)
- Population density 42.43 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8769 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Colombia?
- Total population by age in Colombia was 311.33 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 311.33 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.12 in 1950.
- How does Colombia rank for total population by age?
- Colombia ranks 28th out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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