2025.09.0523:13:06UTC+00Colombia Inflation Rise to 4-Month High in August

Colombia experienced an acceleration in its annual inflation rate, which climbed to 5.1% in August 2025, up from 4.9% in July. This increase was largely anticipated by the market, which predicted a 5.11% rise. The primary contributors to this inflation surge were significant price hikes in sectors such as food, which increased by 6.13% compared to 4.94% previously; health, which went up by 5.67% from 5.36%; restaurants and hotels, rising to 7.78% from 7.59%; and education, which saw an uptick to 7.87% from the previous 7.56%. However, housing costs showed a marked deceleration, growing at a reduced rate of 1.46% compared to 4.95% earlier, while inflation in transportation modestly eased to 5.19% from 5.36%. Monthly consumer prices rose by 0.19% in August, closely aligning with the forecast of 0.20% but showing a deceleration from the 0.28% increase noted in July.