Poverty and living standards in Santander de Quilichao, Colombia: official figures
DANE's census-based measure put the multidimensional poverty rate in Santander de Quilichao at 23.8% in 2018, 29th highest of 74 Colombian cities on this site; across all Colombian municipalities, weighted by population, the rate was 26.1%.
Is poverty higher in rural Santander de Quilichao?
In the 2018 census measure, multidimensional poverty reached 15.7% in the urban centre of Santander de Quilichao and 31.7% in its small settlements and rural areas, a gap of 16.0 points (rural higher); nationally the figures were 21.0% and 41.1%.
Source: Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) · saved copyWhat are the biggest causes of poverty in Santander de Quilichao?
The most common household deprivations in Santander de Quilichao in the 2018 census were informal employment (85.8% of households), low educational achievement (49.6%) and high economic dependency (30.0%).
Source: Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) · saved copyHow many people in Santander de Quilichao work informally?
In Santander de Quilichao, 85.8% of households were deprived on informal employment (an employed member not paying into a pension fund) in 2018, 27th highest of 74 Colombian cities on this site (all municipalities, population-weighted: 80.8%); 1.8% had child labour and 30.0% had three or more people per employed member.
Source: Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) · saved copyHow many households in Santander de Quilichao live in overcrowded homes?
6.5% of households in Santander de Quilichao lived in critical overcrowding, 18.6% had inadequate floors and 7.4% inadequate walls in 2018; the overcrowding rate was 31st lowest of 74 Colombian cities on this site (national: 9.9%).
Source: Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) · saved copyHow many households in Santander de Quilichao lack clean water?
In Santander de Quilichao, 10.1% of households had no improved water source and 6.7% inadequate sanitation in 2018, 20th highest of 74 Colombian cities on this site on water access (national: 12.5% and 13.9%).
Source: Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) · saved copyWhat is the murder rate in Santander de Quilichao?
The National Police recorded 134 homicide victims in Santander de Quilichao in 2025, a rate of 104.2 per 100,000 residents, the highest of 74 Colombian cities on this site (2019: 91.8 per 100,000, 104 victims).
Source: Ministerio de Defensa Nacional (Policía Nacional) · saved copyIs crime falling in Santander de Quilichao?
Homicide victims in Santander de Quilichao numbered 152 in 2023, 127 in 2024 and 134 in 2025; averaged over those three years the rate was 109.1 per 100,000, the highest of 74 Colombian cities on this site.
Source: Ministerio de Defensa Nacional (Policía Nacional) · saved copyHow many murders happen in Santander de Quilichao each year?
Between 2015 and 2025 the number of homicide victims recorded in Santander de Quilichao was highest in 2023 (152) and lowest in 2017 (51).
Source: Ministerio de Defensa Nacional (Policía Nacional) · saved copyHow many women are murdered in Santander de Quilichao?
Women and girls were 8.2% of the 1,093 homicide victims recorded in Santander de Quilichao over 2015-2025 (90 victims); in 2025 they numbered 15.
Source: Ministerio de Defensa Nacional (Policía Nacional) · saved copyHas the murder rate in Santander de Quilichao gone up?
The homicide rate in Santander de Quilichao was 104.2 per 100,000 in 2025 against 91.8 in 2019, a change of +12.5, 16th largest rise of 74 Colombian cities on this site.
Source: Ministerio de Defensa Nacional (Policía Nacional) · saved copyHow Santander de Quilichao compares with other cities in Colombia
Multidimensional poverty, 2018 census (DANE municipal measure) (2018)
Santander de Quilichao ranks 29 of 74, highest first.
| Rank | City | Multidimensional poverty, 2018 census (DANE municipal measure) |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Cúcuta | 25.7% |
| 27 | Villa del Rosario | 24.6% |
| 28 | Santa Marta | 24.4% |
| 29 | Santander de Quilichao | 23.8% |
| 30 | Ipiales | 23.4% |
| 31 | Yopal | 22.9% |
| 32 | Los Patios | 21.4% |
Households deprived: informal work, 2018 census (2018)
Santander de Quilichao ranks 27 of 74, highest first.
| Rank | City | Households deprived: informal work, 2018 census |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Cartagena | 86.6% |
| 25 | Montería | 86.2% |
| 26 | Soledad | 86.1% |
| 27 | Santander de Quilichao | 85.8% |
| 28 | Florencia | 85.0% |
| 29 | Arauca | 85.0% |
| 30 | Barranquilla | 84.6% |
Households deprived: critical overcrowding, 2018 census (2018)
Santander de Quilichao ranks 44 of 74, highest first.
| Rank | City | Households deprived: critical overcrowding, 2018 census |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Madrid | 7.4% |
| 42 | Neiva | 7.3% |
| 43 | Piedecuesta | 7.0% |
| 44 | Santander de Quilichao | 6.5% |
| 45 | Soacha | 6.4% |
| 46 | Facatativá | 6.4% |
| 47 | Villavicencio | 6.3% |
Rural minus urban multidimensional poverty, points, 2018 census (2018)
Santander de Quilichao ranks 41 of 74, highest first.
| Rank | City | Rural minus urban multidimensional poverty, points, 2018 census |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | San Andrés de Tumaco | +17.5 |
| 39 | Jamundí | +17.5 |
| 40 | Magangué | +16.3 |
| 41 | Santander de Quilichao | +16.0 |
| 42 | Neiva | +15.9 |
| 43 | Dosquebradas | +15.3 |
| 44 | Malambo | +15.0 |
Homicide victims per 100,000 residents, 2025 (2025)
Santander de Quilichao ranks 1 of 74, highest first.
| Rank | City | Homicide victims per 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santander de Quilichao | 104.2 |
| 2 | Quibdo | 75.5 |
| 3 | Barrancabermeja | 70.4 |
| 4 | Ciénaga | 65.7 |
| 5 | Jamundí | 65.6 |
| 6 | Gudalajara de Buga | 53.7 |
| 7 | Palmira | 53.3 |
Homicide victims per 100,000 residents, 2023-2025 average (2023-2025)
Santander de Quilichao ranks 1 of 74, highest first.
| Rank | City | Homicide victims per 100,000 residents, 2023-2025 average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santander de Quilichao | 109.1 |
| 2 | Quibdo | 84.2 |
| 3 | Cartago | 68.0 |
| 4 | Barrancabermeja | 65.6 |
| 5 | Jamundí | 63.4 |
| 6 | Ciénaga | 62.1 |
| 7 | Gudalajara de Buga | 58.0 |
Change in homicide rate per 100,000, 2019 to 2025 (2019-2025)
Santander de Quilichao ranks 16 of 74, highest first.
| Rank | City | Change in homicide rate per 100,000, 2019 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Pitalito | +15.0 |
| 14 | Turbaco | +14.8 |
| 15 | Cartago | +12.8 |
| 16 | Santander de Quilichao | +12.5 |
| 17 | Malambo | +12.4 |
| 18 | Yopal | +11.4 |
| 19 | Armenia | +11.4 |
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Sources
- Ministerio de Defensa Nacional (Policía Nacional): HOMICIDIO: victims of homicide by municipality, year and sex, 2015-2025 (datos.gov.co aggregate query; saved as homicidio.request.txt), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 7d12dcde8b9b…)
- Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE): Medida de pobreza multidimensional municipal de fuente censal 2018: municipal incidence (urban and rural) and household deprivations by indicator, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 a3ac3a60498a…)
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