Credit Card Usage Statistics in Colombia (2026)
6.7% of adults in Colombia used a credit card in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Down from 10.5% in 2021 to 6.7% in 2024 (−3.9 percentage points). Colombia ranks #15 of 20 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #71 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 6.7% (2024)
- Credit Card Usage in Colombia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −3.9 pp (2024)
- Down from 10.5% in 2021 to 6.7% in 2024 (−3.9 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 12.2% (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 12.2% in 2014 to 6.7% in 2024.
- Peak value (2014)
- 12.2% (2014)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 6.7%.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #15 of 20 (2024)
- Colombia ranks 15 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #71 of 142 (2024)
- Colombia ranks 71 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 12.4% (2024)
- Colombia (6.7%) is below the average of 12.4% across the 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Owns a credit card (% age 15+) (2024)
- 8.7% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Colombia (2024)
- 79.3% (2024)
- 79.3% of the population in Colombia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 52.9 million (2024)
- Colombia had a population of 52.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2014–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.7% | −3.9 pp |
| 2021 | 10.5% | −0.7 pp |
| 2017 | 11.2% | −1.0 pp |
| 2014 | 12.2% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Colombia used a credit card?
6.7% of adults in Colombia used a credit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has credit card usage in Colombia changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a decline from 12.2% in 2014 to 6.7% in 2024.
How does Colombia compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Colombia ranks 15 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 6.7% versus a regional average of 12.4% (latest values per country).
Where does Colombia rank globally on credit card usage?
Colombia ranks 71 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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