Economic Growth - Colombia's GDP grew by 3.6% year-on-year in Q3 2025, marking the highest growth rate since Q3 2022 [1] - The expansion was primarily driven by the public administration sector, which grew by 8%, contributing 1.3 percentage points to overall growth [1] Sector Contributions - The commercial, repair, transportation, storage, accommodation, and food service sectors experienced a growth rate of 5.6%, contributing 1.2 percentage points to GDP growth [1] - Notably, wholesale and retail trade surged by 8.6%, with strong performances in electronics sales, food services, and vehicle imports, particularly hybrid electric vehicles [1] Public Spending Impact - Economic growth was largely fueled by increased public spending, with consumption growing at over 4% [1] - The rise in social security expenditures also contributed to the growth, as the government continued efforts to settle outstanding medical system debts [1] Declining Sectors - The mining sector contracted by 5.7%, and the construction sector declined by 1.5%, marking the only shrinking industries in the quarter [1] - Metal mining saw a significant drop of 18.2%, while oil and gas extraction fell by 3.7%, and coal mining decreased by 5.6% [1]

法国总理Bayrou：法国已经对公共开支"上瘾"。 ...