Colombia’s economy strengthened in the second quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding 3.5% year‑on‑year, according to data updated on 18 August 2026. This marks an acceleration from the previously recorded 2.2% year‑on‑year growth in the same quarter, based on the earlier indicator.
The figures are calculated on a year‑over‑year basis, comparing the second quarter of 2026 with the same period a year earlier. The “actual” reading of 3.5% reflects the latest assessment of economic performance, while the prior 2.2% figure represents the earlier comparison using the same year‑over‑year methodology.
The improvement in the headline GDP growth rate suggests a firmer expansion momentum for Colombia in the second quarter of 2026, though further detail on sector contributions and underlying drivers was not provided with the update.
