economy
diciembre 9, 2025
A conectar para competir, el reto estructural de Colombia
Apenas el 37% de las carreteras nacionales se encuentra en buen estado. Foto: Cortesía
TL;DR
- Colombia's logistical costs represent 17.9% of its GDP, compared to 8% in more competitive economies.
- Only 37% of national roads in Colombia are in good condition, with a majority being unpaved tertiary roads.
- Road transport, which handles 70% of cargo and passenger movement, is inefficient due to poor road conditions.
- Unlike some regional peers, Colombia lacks a fully integrated multimodal transport network.
- Rural internet coverage is only 65%, disconnecting millions from economic, educational, and work opportunities.
- Investing in infrastructure is presented as crucial for reducing friction and enabling Colombia's potential to reach markets.
- Future political discussions regarding productivity and competitiveness should focus on resolving infrastructure and digital connectivity bottlenecks.