Colombia
Coffee, Carnaval, Cumbia
Overview
A lively South American nation shedding its turbulent past, now celebrated for its coffee culture, Caribbean coast, Amazon biodiversity, and booming digital nomad scene.
Geographic Context
Region
Americas
Subregion
South America
Land Area
1,141,748 km²
Capital
Bogotá
Languages
Spanish
Currencies
Colombian peso ($)
At a Glance
59
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
45
Freedom
75
Security
56
Life Expectancy
74.5 yrs
Median Age
31.6 yrs
Urbanization
83%
Cost Index
37
Housing Index
14
Healthcare Access
51/100
Climate
Average Temperature
22.1°C
Average AQI
43
Most Temperate Cities
1 Pijiño del Carmen 29.5°C
2 Santa Bárbara de Pinto 29.5°C
3 San Luis de Sincé 28.6°C
4 Cerro de San Antonio 28.5°C
5 Cartagena de Indias 28.1°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 San Juan de Río Seco 30 AQI
2 San Sebastián de Mariquita 32 AQI
3 Pijiño del Carmen 34 AQI
4 Villa de San Diego de Ubate 34 AQI
5 Cartagena de Indias 34 AQI
Cities
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 37
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 14
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 31.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 23/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 17/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 117 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 64
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 2.87% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 44 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 45/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025