The Ministry of Finance reported that Education, Health, and Science, Technology and Innovation sectors closed 2025 with the highest budget execution rates, reaching 97.3%, 96.1%, and 95.4% respectively. In contrast, Presidency, Transport, and Agriculture had the lowest, at 40.9%, 43.5%, and 59.5%. The overall average without debt was 86.5%.
The Colombian government closed the execution of the General National Budget for 2025 with an average of 86.5% without including debt, according to Ministry of Finance data. The sectors of Education, Health, and Science, Technology and Innovation stood out with executions of 97.3%, 96.1%, and 95.4% respectively, reflecting strong commitment in social and scientific areas.
In contrast, Presidency executed only 40.9%, Transport 43.5%, and Agriculture and Sustainable Development 59.5%. In terms of commitments without debt, obligations were acquired for $391.5 trillion, a 7.01% increase from December 2024. Total payments reached $343.1 trillion, equivalent to 86.2% of the appropriation, of which $104.5 trillion corresponded to debt service (92.8%).
Investment showed a commitment of $76.1 trillion, $11.4 trillion less than in 2024. The leaders in investment obligations were Science, Technology and Innovation with 96% ($244 billion), Equality and Equity with 94.1% ($9.39 trillion), and Education with 90.3% ($6.12 trillion). Regarding the 2024 budget backlog of $62.5 trillion, $54.7 trillion were obligated by October (87.5%), with $35.8 trillion for investment, $18.3 trillion for operations, and $7.47 trillion for debt.
For operating expenses, out of $319.8 trillion, 74.3% were national transfers. Of $237.7 trillion appropriated, $218.9 trillion were obligated, highlighting the General Participation System ($81.9 trillion), pensions ($75.3 trillion), and health insurance ($39.7 trillion).
The Ministry of Finance explained: "The lower investment execution in terms of obligations reflects the government's effort to ensure resource transfers align with the effective delivery of goods and services to citizens (...). 62.9% of obligations for public goods and services acquisition came from defense, judicial branch, prosecutor's office, and autonomous entities sectors".
