MigrantoImmigrants in Colombia
3M foreign-born residents — the #21 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 97% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Venezuela | 2904873 |
| USA | 22519 |
| Ecuador | 21357 |
| Spain | 19547 |
| Argentina | 6491 |
| Mexico | 6422 |
| Peru | 6178 |
| Chile | 5406 |
| Brazil | 5335 |
| France | 3574 |
| Italy | 3511 |
| Panama | 3506 |
| Cuba | 3164 |
| Germany | 2248 |
| Costa Rica | 2070 |
| Canada | 1942 |
| United Kingdom | 1873 |
| China | 1582 |
| Bolivia | 1267 |
| Dominican Republic | 1198 |
| Guatemala | 979 |
| El Salvador | 898 |
| Switzerland | 852 |
| Honduras | 795 |
| Australia | 761 |
| Uruguay | 746 |
| Japan | 726 |
| Netherlands | 722 |
| Russia | 706 |
| Afghanistan | 670 |
| South Korea | 659 |
| Nicaragua | 625 |
| Puerto Rico | 606 |
| Belgium | 590 |
| Lebanon | 560 |
| Portugal | 557 |
| India | 503 |
| Aruba | 381 |
| Slovenia | 353 |
| Israel | 341 |
| Sweden | 323 |
| Paraguay | 287 |
| Turkey | 276 |
| US Virgin Islands | 276 |
| Cape Verde | 255 |
| Albania | 236 |
| Poland | 217 |
| Saudi Arabia | 213 |
| Austria | 210 |
| Taiwan | 205 |
| Romania | 164 |
| North Korea | 13 |
| Falkland Islands | 13 |
| Vanuatu | 4 |
By region of origin
Latin America is the leading region of origin at 98%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Colombia.
Venezuela is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Venezuela accounts for 96% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 1%.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 45% to 96%, with Venezuela increasingly the primary origin.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 59% from 1.9M to 3M, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
Colombia is a primary destination for emigrants from Venezuela
Colombia attracts 35% of all emigrants from Venezuela, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 96026 |
| 1995 | 103091 |
| 2000 | 103527 |
| 2005 | 105157 |
| 2010 | 115861 |
| 2015 | 132301 |
| 2020 | 1916007 |
| 2024 | 3039785 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Venezuela | USA | Ecuador | Spain | Argentina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 43199 | 12877 | 9052 | 3086 | 1695 |
| 1995 | 42734 | 14057 | 10136 | 3899 | 2032 |
| 2000 | 39993 | 14559 | 10742 | 4541 | 2278 |
| 2005 | 37452 | 15108 | 11418 | 5320 | 2564 |
| 2010 | 35157 | 16846 | 13611 | 7910 | 3367 |
| 2015 | 33080 | 18862 | 16342 | 11923 | 4460 |
| 2020 | 1796066 | 20944 | 19215 | 16526 | 5653 |
| 2024 | 2904873 | 22519 | 21357 | 19547 | 6491 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Colombia as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Colombia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Colombia?
Around 3M foreign-born residents live in Colombia, making it the #21-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Colombia come from?
Most immigrants in Colombia come from Venezuela, USA and Ecuador — these three countries account for about 97% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Colombia are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 6% of the population of Colombia — that's 3M out of a total population of 52.9M.
How has immigration to Colombia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Colombia has grown from 132.3K to 3M people, a growth of about 2198%.
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