Central Coffee Region Economy Grows 1.5% in Q4 2025

Banco de la Republica Colombia (English)

Published March 24th, 2026

Detected March 26th, 2026

Summary

The Banco de la República has published its Regional Economic Bulletin for the Central Coffee Region, detailing economic performance in the fourth quarter of 2025. The report indicates a 1.5% annual economic growth, driven by increases in agricultural production and construction, despite a moderation in vehicle registrations and imports.

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The Banco de la República's Regional Economic Bulletin for the fourth quarter of 2025 reports that the Central Coffee Region's economy grew by 1.5% year-over-year. This growth was supported by increased agricultural and livestock production (excluding rice and coffee due to adverse weather) and a rise in constructed area, particularly for residential projects. While vehicle registrations and imports moderated, coffee exports saw growth due to high international prices. The labor market showed declining unemployment and increased employment, primarily in the informal sector.

This publication serves as an informational notice regarding regional economic conditions. Compliance officers should note the economic trends discussed, which may indirectly influence business operations or risk assessments within the region. No immediate compliance actions or deadlines are imposed by this bulletin.

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Regional Economic Bulletin: Central Coffee Region, fourth quarter of 2025

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Download (only in Spanish) Keep in mind The Regional Economic Bulletin is published by the Regional Economies Section of the Technical and Economic Information Department at Banco de la República. The views and potential errors are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not compromise Banco de la República or its Board of Directors.

AUTHORS AND/OR EDITORS Sección de Economías Regionales Ramírez-Rodríguez, Carolina Rodríguez-Hernández, Diego Hernán Bernal-Sánchez, María Fernanda Gutiérrez-Arango, Luis Alberto López-Soto, Ana María Salazar-Espinosa, Gabriel Andrés The economy of the Central Coffee Region exhibited an annual increase during the fourth quarter of 2025, although growth was lower than in the previous period. The rise in vehicle and motorcycle registrations moderated, as did imports and freight transportation, reflecting a decline in dynamism toward the end of the year. Constructed area and agricultural and livestock production increased, except for rice and coffee; however, the high international prices of bean allowed exports to grow. Inflation declined, while unemployment rates decreased and employment increased, although to a greater extent in the informal sector.

Publication Date:

Tuesday, 24 of March 2026

Agricultural and livestock production increased due to the greater supply of perishable foods, as well as to animal slaughter. In contrast, the harvest of rice and coffee declined due to adverse weather conditions in previous periods, although the value of coffee exports grew.

The constructed area of buildings increased, especially regarding residential construction. However, these corresponded to projects already underway, as the decline in construction starts persisted. New housing sales increased, particularly in the non-VIS segment (non–social interest housing), which led to an increase in housing project launches.

As for the labor market, unemployment rates declined and employment increased in all cities of the region, except Ibagué and Armenia. The greater demand for labor force in the Central Coffee Region occurred in accommodation services, manufacturing industries, and transportation.