Colombian Immigrants to Canada

May 18, 2026 The Canadian Magazine of Immigration

In 2025, 6,490 Colombians were admitted to Canada as permanent residents.

In 2025, 393,530 immigrants were admitted to Canada, Colombian citizens accounted for 1.6% of the annual immigration intake.

From 2020 to 2025, a total of 29,365 Colombian citizens were admitted to Canada as permanent residents.

Colombian Immigration to Canada in Recent Years

Since 2020, Colombian immigration to Canada has grown steadily, supported by economic programs, family sponsorship, international student pathways, and targeted humanitarian initiatives.Colombians admitted as permanent residents numbered in the low thousands in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions, then increased notably in subsequent years. Between January 2023 and March 2025 alone, over 15,800 Colombians became permanent residents, with economic immigration accounting for a significant share through Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and study-to-PR transitions. In 2024, Colombia ranked among the top 20 source countries with about 8,850 new permanent residents. Many Colombians settle in Ontario, particularly the Greater Toronto Area, as well as in Quebec and British Columbia, drawn by job opportunities, quality of life, and existing community networks. Economic immigrants form the majority, complemented by family reunification and humanitarian streams, including a dedicated permanent residence pathway for Colombians with family ties in Canada. The Colombian-born population in Canada reached approximately 80,570 according to the 2021 Census, reflecting continued community expansion in the following years.