Dato de inflación a noviembre pone presión a la discusión del salario mínimo de 2026 y marca un nuevo piso

Las negociaciones por ahora avanzan en un ambiente tenso. Foto: Cortesía Mintrabajo - A.P.I.

Dato de inflación a noviembre pone presión a la discusión del salario mínimo de 2026 y marca un nuevo piso

TL;DR

  • Annual inflation in Colombia was 5.3% in November 2025, up 0.10 percentage points from the previous year.
  • This inflation rate increases pressure on the discussion for the 2026 minimum wage adjustment.
  • The monthly IPC variation in November was 0.07%, and the cumulative year-to-date (Jan-Nov) increase was 4.82%.
  • Key drivers for monthly IPC were Accommodation, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels, and Restaurants and hotels.
  • Health and alcoholic beverages and tobacco saw the highest monthly increases.
  • Food and non-alcoholic beverages experienced a monthly drop, with significant decreases in carrots, tomatoes, and onions.
  • Annually, Restaurants and hotels had the highest increase (7.65%), followed by Education (7.36%).
  • The central bank projects inflation to fall to around 4% in 2026 and reach the 3% target in 2027.