In Colombia, Two of Three New Companies Die Within Five Years
Colombia business survival is among the weakest in the OECD: only about a third of new firms last five years, despite a very high startup rate.
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Latin America Colombia In Colombia, Two of Three New Companies Die Within Five Years By Sofia Gabriela Martinez · June 10, 2026 · 5 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. Colombia · Economy Key Facts —The number. Only about a third of new Colombian companies are still trading five years after they open. —The ranking. That puts Colombia fourth from the bottom among OECD countries for business survival. —The leaders. Sweden keeps nearly nine in ten firms alive at five years; Ireland keeps more than eight. —The paradox. Colombians start businesses at one of the highest rates on earth, yet few last. —The reason.
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