Colombia: Population and Key Statistics

With 52.9 million people, Colombia is the second most populous country in South America after Brazil. Its economy rests largely on exports of oil, coal, and coffee; the country is world-famous for its high-quality Arabica coffee and is the world's second-largest supplier of cut flowers.

Considered one of the world's most biodiverse countries by number of species per unit of area, Colombia leads the world in the number of bird species. The capital, Bogota, sits at an elevation of 2,640 meters, placing it among the highest major capital cities in the world.