Colombia Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Colombia's birth rate was 13.2 in 2025, ranked 106th globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Colombia's birth rate stood at 13.2 in 2025, a decline of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.2 by 2025. Colombia ranked 106th globally.
Colombia's birth rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, with a drastic decline from its all-time peak of 45.88 in 1960 to a low of 13.15 in 2025, making it the 106th country globally in terms of birth rates. This substantial drop is a stark contrast to its peer country, New Caledonia, which has a birth rate of 13.82, and even lower than Brunei Darussalam's 13.11. The rapid decline in birth rates is likely a result of improvements in education and family planning, as well as shifting social attitudes towards family size. As the birth rate continues to decline, Colombia's population growth is expected to slow, potentially alleviating pressures on public services and infrastructure. However, a significant increase in fertility rates, driven by factors such as economic growth, improved healthcare, or changes in family planning policies, could alter this trajectory and lead to a reversal of the current trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 13.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 13.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.2 | −0.3 | #106 |
| 2023 | 13.5 | −0.3 | #108 |
| 2022 | 13.7 | −0.2 | #107 |
| 2021 | 13.9 | −0.2 | #106 |
| 2020 | 14.1 | −0.1 | #105 |
| 2019 | 14.2 | +0.0 | #100 |
| 2018 | 14.2 | +0.0 | #98 |
| 2017 | 14.2 | −0.1 | #95 |
| 2016 | 14.3 | −0.5 | #91 |
| 2015 | 14.8 | −0.5 | #90 |
| 2014 | 15.3 | −0.4 | #90 |
| 2013 | 15.6 | −0.4 | #93 |
| 2012 | 16.0 | −0.3 | #93 |
| 2011 | 16.3 | −0.6 | #94 |
| 2010 | 16.9 | −0.7 | #98 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Colombia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Colombia's birth rate was 13.2 in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year.
Colombia's birth rate peaked at 45.9 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Colombia was 13.2 in 2025.
Colombia ranks 106th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Colombia's birth rate is projected to reach 13.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Colombia in 2025 was 13.2. This ranks 106th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_colombia_birth-rate,
title = {Colombia Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/colombia/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}