Most Common Jobs in Colombia (Not Columbia)

Assuming "Colombia" (country)—Colombia is the South American nation; Columbia is a common US place name.

Top Occupational Groups (Colombia, DANE/World Bank data)

1. Agriculture, hunting, forestry, fishing – Large rural workforce (coffee, flowers, bananas, livestock).
2. Sales & services – Retail, hospitality, informal commerce (huge informal sector).
3. Manufacturing & production – Textiles, food processing, chemicals, automotive assembly.
4. Clerical & administrative – Office support, data entry, government.
5. Transport, storage, communications – Drivers, logistics, telecom.
6. Construction – Infrastructure, housing, informal building.
7. Healthcare – Nurses, doctors, technicians (growing).
8. Education – Teachers, professors, staff.
9. Business professionals – Finance, management, consulting (urban).
10. Administrative support – Reception, secretarial, customer service.

Informal employment ~50%+—many jobs unregistered, especially in agriculture, vending, services.