Colombia Facts
Capital of ColombiaThe capital of Colombia is Bogotá.
| Capital | Bogotá |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 52.3 million |
| Total area | 1,141,748 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 46 people per km² |
| Currency | Colombian peso (COP) |
| Region | South America |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 52.3 million people = 52,300,000 people. Divided by 1,141,748 km²: 45.81 people per km², which rounds to 46.
Check it backwards
46 × 1,141,748 km² ≈ 52,292,058 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Colombia?
The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.
How many people live in Colombia?
About 52.3 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 46 people per km².
How big is Colombia?
Colombia covers 1,141,748 km² in total area.
What currency does Colombia use?
The Colombian peso (COP).