Colombia births rise 1.5% in Jan-Jul, first increase since 2017; 115 municipalities report ≤10 births

Colombia's DANE reports 253,175 births from January to July, a 1.5% increase over the same period in 2025, marking the first annual rise since 2017. However, 115 municipalities recorded 10 or fewer births, indicating persistent demographic decline in rural areas. The increase is modest and may signal a stabilization, but the trend remains fragile.