Colombia’s Economy Grew an Estimated 2.7% in Q2 2026, but the Lift Looks Set to Fade
Colombia · Economy Key Facts Q2 growth: about 2.7% year-on-year on early estimates, up from 2.1% a year earlier. First half: roughly 2.4% growth, still below what economists think Colombia can manage. Leaders and laggards: recreation, finance and industry led the quarter. Construction barely moved and mining shrank about 0.5%. Interest rates: the central bank […] The post Colombia’s Economy Grew…
Colombia's economy expanded an estimated 2.7% in Q2 2026, according to early estimates. Analysts predict a slowdown in the second half of the year, with full-year growth expected to hover around 2.6%. The spring rebound is easy, but maintaining growth while grappling with budget constraints is the true challenge. The government's fiscal gap stands at around 6.5% of the economy, with net debt at 58.6% of output as of 2025.
On August 14, 2026, the central bank urged the new government to simultaneously raise revenue and cut spending to address the fiscal deficit.
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