Colombia's median age has shown steady growth, moving from 23.2 years in 2000 to a projected 34.8 years by 2030. This shift reflects Colombia’s evolving demographic structure, influenced significantly by urbanization trends and improving healthcare standards. During the early 2000s, Colombia's youthful population started to mature as access to urban services increased, with more Colombians moving to cities and benefiting from improved healthcare and educational opportunities. By 2010, the median age had risen to 26.5, highlighting the growing urban middle class, who tend to have fewer children due to lifestyle and economic shifts.
Since 2015, a sharper rise in the median age aligns with declining birth rates and longer life expectancies, signaling Colombia's progression toward an aging population. By 2023, the median age reached 31.6, marking a demographic shift toward an older populace. Urbanization has continued to contribute to this trend, as rural-to-urban migration has often led to smaller family sizes and delayed parenthood among urban dwellers. Moving forward, the median age is expected to exceed 34 by 2030, underscoring Colombia's transition towards an older population structure that may impact social services and economic growth.
For a deeper dive into the topic, explore Colombia’s population numbers, Colombia’s population density, Colombia’s agriculture share in GDP.
