Economy, jobs and prices in Santander de Quilichao, Colombia: official figures
DANE estimates the value added produced in Santander de Quilichao at COP 3.20 trillion in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 25th smallest of 74 Colombian cities on this site, 0.21% of the national total of COP 1550.97 trillion.
What is the economic output per person in Santander de Quilichao?
Value added in 2024 came to about COP 24 million per resident of Santander de Quilichao (2026 projected population), 32nd highest of 74 Colombian cities on this site; the national figure was COP 29 million.
Source: Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Santander de Quilichao growing?
Between 2019 and 2024 the value added of Santander de Quilichao rose from COP 1.70 trillion to COP 3.20 trillion in current prices (+88%), 3rd fastest growth of 74 Colombian cities on this site; nationally the rise was 62%.
Source: Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Santander de Quilichao?
In 2024, 41.4% of the value added in Santander de Quilichao came from services and trade (tertiary activities), 40.5% from industry and construction and 18.1% from agriculture, livestock, fishing and mining.
Source: Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) · saved copyHow much of the economy of Santander de Quilichao is industry?
Industry and construction made up 40.5% of the value added of Santander de Quilichao in 2024, 7th highest of 74 Colombian cities on this site; agriculture, livestock, fishing and mining made up 18.1%, 11th highest of 74 Colombian cities on this site.
Source: Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) · saved copyHow much of Cauca's economy is in Santander de Quilichao?
Santander de Quilichao produced 11.2% of the value added of Cauca department in 2024 (provisional).
Source: Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) · saved copyHow has the economy of Santander de Quilichao changed since 2011?
In current prices the value added of Santander de Quilichao was COP 912.4 billion in 2011 and COP 3.00 trillion in 2023, against COP 3.20 trillion in 2024 (up 6.5% in the last year; national: up 8.3%).
Source: Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) · saved copyHow Santander de Quilichao compares with other cities in Colombia
Value added, 2024 provisional (COP, current prices) (2024)
Santander de Quilichao ranks 50 of 74, highest first.
| Rank | City | Value added, 2024 provisional (COP, current prices) |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Riohacha | COP 3.94 trillion |
| 48 | Duitama | COP 3.56 trillion |
| 49 | Fusagasugá | COP 3.29 trillion |
| 50 | Santander de Quilichao | COP 3.20 trillion |
| 51 | Pitalito | COP 3.14 trillion |
| 52 | San Andrés de Tumaco | COP 3.06 trillion |
| 53 | Florencia | COP 3.02 trillion |
Value added per resident, 2024 provisional (COP; 2026 projected population) (2024)
Santander de Quilichao ranks 32 of 74, highest first.
| Rank | City | Value added per resident, 2024 provisional (COP; 2026 projected population) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Tuluá | COP 25 million |
| 30 | Ibagué | COP 25 million |
| 31 | Piedecuesta | COP 24 million |
| 32 | Santander de Quilichao | COP 24 million |
| 33 | Floridablanca | COP 24 million |
| 34 | Mosquera | COP 24 million |
| 35 | Jamundí | COP 23 million |
Change in value added 2019-2024 (current prices) (2019-2024)
Santander de Quilichao ranks 3 of 74, highest first.
| Rank | City | Change in value added 2019-2024 (current prices) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Girón | +104% |
| 2 | Aguachica | +89% |
| 3 | Santander de Quilichao | +88% |
| 4 | Uribia | +85% |
| 5 | Turbo | +82% |
| 6 | Soledad | +80% |
| 7 | Pitalito | +80% |
Industry and construction share of value added, 2024 (2024)
Santander de Quilichao ranks 7 of 74, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry and construction share of value added, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Facatativá | 49.0% |
| 5 | Cajicá | 48.9% |
| 6 | Rionegro | 44.2% |
| 7 | Santander de Quilichao | 40.5% |
| 8 | Mosquera | 39.4% |
| 9 | Gudalajara de Buga | 39.0% |
| 10 | Malambo | 38.4% |
Agriculture, livestock, fishing and mining share of value added, 2024 (2024)
Santander de Quilichao ranks 11 of 74, highest first.
| Rank | City | Agriculture, livestock, fishing and mining share of value added, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Sabanalarga | 22.3% |
| 9 | Fusagasugá | 20.8% |
| 10 | Ocaña | 20.3% |
| 11 | Santander de Quilichao | 18.1% |
| 12 | San Andrés de Tumaco | 15.8% |
| 13 | Jamundí | 15.6% |
| 14 | Lorica | 15.5% |
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Sources
- Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE): Valor agregado por municipio, base 2015, serie 2011-2024 provisional (current prices, thousands of millions of pesos; updated 3 July 2026), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 083bb4b8501d…)
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