Colombia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.18% month-over-month in January 2026, a sharp acceleration from the 0.27% increase recorded in December 2025. The latest data, updated on 6 February 2026, highlight a notable pickup in monthly price pressures at the start of the year.
On a month-over-month basis, January’s reading significantly outpaced the previous month’s change, underscoring a reversal from the relatively subdued inflation seen in December. The comparison framework shows that while December 2025’s CPI increase of 0.27% reflected only a modest rise from November, January’s 1.18% print marks a much stronger step-up in prices from the prior month.
The figures will be closely watched by market participants and policymakers as they evaluate the trajectory of inflation into 2026, with the January surge potentially influencing expectations around the future path of interest rates and broader economic conditions in Colombia.
