FX.co ★ Colombia’s Retail Sales Growth Accelerates to 7.3% YoY in August 2026

Colombia’s retail sector showed stronger momentum in August 2026, with year-over-year sales growth rising to 7.3%, up from 5.3% in July 2026. The data, updated on 16 October 2026, indicate an acceleration in consumer activity as measured against the same month a year earlier.

On a year-over-year basis, the “previous” figure reflects July’s 5.3% increase compared with July 2025, while the “actual” August reading captures a 7.3% rise versus August 2025. The two-percentage-point step-up underscores improving retail dynamics in the Colombian economy as the third quarter progresses.