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ColombiaColombia GDP Growth Rate YoY climbed to 3.5% in April 2026
FMPQuarterlyReleased August 2026
Colombia GDP Growth Rate YoY climbed to 3.5% in April 2026, released August 2026, up 1.3% from March's 2.2% reading. The print exceeded the 0.9% consensus by 2.6%. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 1.85%. GDP Growth Rate YoY is now the highest in 6 months.
Latest Release
3.5
Actual
0.9
Consensus
2.2
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.5 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 0.9
Actual: 3.5
Error: -2.6
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
GDP Growth Rate YoY (Colombia) was reported at 3.5% in August 2026. This beat the market consensus of 0.9% by 2.6%. The reading rose from the previous value of 2.2%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 2.67%, down from the prior three at 2.8%. In August readings over the past 3 years, GDP Growth Rate YoY has averaged 2.57%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Watch). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Watch). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.5%.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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GDP Growth Rate YoY - CO
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About GDP Growth Rate YoY — Colombia
DEFINITION
The GDP Growth Rate YoY (Year-over-Year) is a key economic indicator that measures the annual change in a country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It provides insight into the overall health and performance of an economy, as a higher growth rate indicates a stronger and more robust economy. This indicator is closely monitored by policymakers, investors, and businesses to make informed decisions and assess the current and future economic outlook. A positive GDP Growth Rate YoY is generally seen as a positive sign of economic growth and stability, while a negative growth rate may indicate a slowdown or recession.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released quarterly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2026): actual 3.5 %, consensus 0.9 %. Prior reading (Jan 2026): 2.2 %. Before that (Jan 2026): 2.2 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - CO Events
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | CO | Industrial Production YoY | 4.1 | -0.7 | -1.20 | Low | |
| 15:00 | CO | Retail Sales YoY | 14.7 | 11 | 12.75 | Low | |
| 15:00 | CO | Consumer Confidence | 20.7 | 21.3 | 23.20 | Low | |