Labor Force Participation in Colombia

ByMarco Arena, Camila Casas, Roberto Perrelli

November 25, 2025

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Summary

Colombia’s labor force participation (LFP) showed a steady and gradual decline for both men and women between 2012 and 2019, which contrasts with rising LFP in regional peers. This paper assesses the factors behind LFP dynamics in Colombia to inform policy options for boosting participation and supporting Colombia’s long-term growth, against the headwinds from slowing birthrates and population aging.

Subject: Gender, Gender diversity, Labor, Labor force, Labor force participation, Migration, Population and demographics, Women

Keywords: Colombia's labor force participation, demographic transition, female employment, Gender diversity, gender gap, IMF country, IMF staff, issues paper, Labor force, Labor force participation, long-term growth, Migration, Venezuelan migration, Women

Pages:
12
Volume:
2025
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229030342.018
Issue:
146
Series:
Selected Issues Paper No. 2025/146
Stock No:
SIPEA2025146
ISBN:
9798229030342
ISSN:
2958-7875

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