Digital Payment Adoption Statistics in Colombia (2026)
49.2% of adults in Colombia made or received a digital payment in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Down from 52.1% in 2021 to 49.2% in 2024 (−2.9 percentage points). Colombia ranks #13 of 20 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #97 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 49.2% (2024)
- Digital Payment Adoption in Colombia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −2.9 pp (2024)
- Down from 52.1% in 2021 to 49.2% in 2024 (−2.9 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 32.6% (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 32.6% in 2014 to 49.2% in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- 52.1% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 49.2%.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #13 of 20 (2024)
- Colombia ranks 13 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #97 of 142 (2024)
- Colombia ranks 97 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 51.2% (2024)
- Colombia (49.2%) is below the average of 51.2% across the 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 44.8% (2024)
- Value for women in Colombia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 54.1% (2024)
- Value for men in Colombia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −9.3 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 44.8% for women and 54.1% for men — 9.3 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 42.7% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Colombia in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −6.6 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (42.7%) are 6.6 percentage points below the national figure (49.2%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 34% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Colombia in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −15.2 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (34%) are 15.2 percentage points below the national figure (49.2%).
- Made a digital payment (% age 15+) (2024)
- 42.5% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Received digital payments (% age 15+) (2024)
- 28.8% (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 | 49.2% | −2.9 pp |
| 2021 | 52.1% | +14.8 pp |
| 2017 | 37.3% | +4.7 pp |
| 2014 | 32.6% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Colombia made or received a digital payment?
49.2% of adults in Colombia made or received a digital payment in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has digital payment adoption in Colombia changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 32.6% in 2014 to 49.2% in 2024.
How does Colombia compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Colombia ranks 13 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 49.2% versus a regional average of 51.2% (latest values per 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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