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Colombia Population and Religion Percentage 2026
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America. It’s the second-largest populated country in South America. According to the DANE. Directorate of Censuses and Demography, the estimated population of Colombia in 2024 is 52,695,952 (52 million) and As per the UN World Population Prospects, the estimated population of Colombia in 2026 is 52,902,741 (53 million or 5.3 Crore)
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Location of Colombia on Map
| Colombia | 2026 |
| Total Population | 52,902,741 (53 million) |
| Global Rank | 28th |
| Share of World Pop. | 0.65% |
| Land Area | 1,038,700 sq. km (401,000 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 25th |
| Pop. Density | 46 per Km2 |
| Growth rate | -3.73% |
| Fertility Rate* | 1.82 |
| Infant mortality rate** | 11 |
| Median Age | 31.3 years |
| Life Expectancy | 77.87 years |
| Urban Population | 80.4% |
Projected Population
| Year | Total Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 50,407,647 |
| 2030 | 54,705,567 |
| 2040 | 56,933,436 |
| 2050 | 57,713,467 |
| 2060 | 57,147,990 |
| 2070 | 55,398,561 |
Source: DANE. Directorate of Censuses and Demography
Religion in Colombia
Christianity is the largest religion in Colombia and is followed by 90% of the population. Roman Catholics (70.9%) have the most adherents. Next are Protestants (16.7%), Jehovah’s Witnesses (1.8%), and other Christians.
Other Non-Christian-based faiths population is at 1% and it includes Baháʼí Faith, Islam, Buddhism, Mormonism, Hinduism, and Indigenous religions.
Some 4.7% of the population is atheist or agnostic, while 3.5% claim to believe in God but do not follow a specific religion and another 2% don’t know or have no answer about religious choices.
Religion Percentage in Colombia
| Religion/ Affiliation | Percentage % |
| Catholic Christianity | 70.9% |
| Protestant Christianity | 16.7% |
| Jehovah’s Witnesses and Adventism | 1.8% |
| Atheist or agnostic | 4.7% |
| Irreligious Theist | 3.5% |
| Other | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Colombia ethnic composition
About 58% of Colombia’s population belongs to the mestizo group (a mix of Europeans and Indigenous people). The European population, largely of Spanish origin, accounts for approximately 20% of the total population.
People of African and mulatto descent, which is a mix of African and European ancestry, make up almost 14% of the population. They are primarily concentrated in the coastal departments and traditional sugar-growing areas like the Cauca River valley. Black or African Origins are of 4% of the population. The indigenous population is about 4%and others include a small number of people from the Middle East, non-Iberian Europe, and East Asia.
Racial Percentage
- Mestizo: 58%
- White: 20%
- Mulatto (African and European mix): 14%
- Black (African Origin): 4%
- Indigenous Peoples: 4%
Source: Census estimates
Top Cities in Colombia by Population
| # | City | Province | Population |
| 1 | Bogotá | Bogotá | 73,87,400 |
| 2 | Medellín | Antioquia | 23,82,399 |
| 3 | Cali | Valle del Cauca | 21,72,527 |
| 4 | Barranquilla | Atlántico | 12,05,284 |
| 5 | Cartagena | Bolívar | 8,76,885 |
| 6 | Cúcuta | Norte de Santander | 6,85,445 |
| 7 | Soacha | Cundinamarca | 6,55,025 |
| 8 | Soledad | Atlántico | 6,02,644 |
| 9 | Bucaramanga | Santander | 5,70,752 |
| 10 | Bello | Antioquia | 4,95,483 |
| 11 | Ibagué | Tolima | 4,92,554 |
| 12 | Villavicencio | Meta | 4,92,052 |
| 13 | Santa Marta | Magdalena | 4,55,299 |
| 14 | Valledupar | Cesar | 4,31,794 |
| 15 | Manizales | Caldas | 4,05,234 |
| 16 | Montería | Córdoba | 3,88,499 |
| 17 | Pereira | Risaralda | 3,85,838 |
| 18 | Neiva | Huila | 3,35,994 |
| 19 | Pasto | Nariño | 3,08,095 |
| 20 | Armenia | Quindío | 2,87,245 |
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