Colombia's Q1 Economy Grew 2.2%, Pulled by Government Spending

Colombia's Q1 Economy Grew 2.2%, Pulled by Government Spending

Colombia · Macroeconomics Key Facts —Colombia’s Q1 2026 GDP grew 2.2% year-on-year. DANE published the figure Friday May 15. Compared to Q4 2025, GDP grew 0.6% in the seasonally-adjusted series. The reading matched market expectations in the 2-2.5% range. —Government spending was the dominant driver. Public administration, education and health together grew 5.7% — contributing […] The post Colombia’s Q1 Economy Grew 2.2%, Pulled by Government Sp…

Finance Colombia » Manufacturing growth points to structural shift in Colombia’s economyManufacturing growth points to structural shift in Colombia’s economy

Colombia’s gross domestic product expanded 2.2% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period of 2025, surpassing prevailing market estimates, according to data released May 16 by the Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) and presented by the Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo. The results reflected positive performance across production, industry, and domestic commerce. The manufacturing sector was among…