Colombia’s foreign debt stands at $71.89 billion, which represents 21.8% of the country’s GDP, financial publication Portafolio reported Tuesday.
This figure from Colombia’s central bank is correct for July 2011 and shows a 4.3% increase from the previous month.
The public debt rose to $41.86 billion, which is equivalent to 12.7% of the GDP from $39.63 billion in June.
Private debt increased from $29.29 billion in June to $30,02 billion or 9.1% of the GDP in July 2011.