The General Health Social Security System, known in Colombia as "Sistema General de Seguridad Social en Salud (SGSSS)," looks to assure all Colombians with basic health services. This system is divided into a contributive program mandatory for all individuals earning at least a minimum wage, and a subsidized program for the lower income population, including the indigent population.
Percentage points exceeding 100 percent are probably due to rounding.
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General Health Social Security members in Colombia in 2024, by region and program
In 2024, approximately ** percent of Colombia's population was affiliated with the public health care system. In Bogotá, around ** percent of insured citizens were part of the contributive program, which is mandatory for every person earning at least the minimum wage. In comparison, only *** percent of the affiliated people from Vichada were associated with this health program, while ** percent had the subsidized scheme.
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DANE (Colombia). (April 24, 2025). Share of individuals affiliated to the General Health Social Security System in Colombia in 2024, by department and program [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1276655/share-individuals-affiliated-health-social-security-colombia-program-region/
DANE (Colombia). "Share of individuals affiliated to the General Health Social Security System in Colombia in 2024, by department and program." Chart. April 24, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/1276655/share-individuals-affiliated-health-social-security-colombia-program-region/
DANE (Colombia). (2025). Share of individuals affiliated to the General Health Social Security System in Colombia in 2024, by department and program. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/1276655/share-individuals-affiliated-health-social-security-colombia-program-region/
DANE (Colombia). "Share of Individuals Affiliated to The General Health Social Security System in Colombia in 2024, by Department and Program." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 24 Apr 2025, /statistics/1276655/share-individuals-affiliated-health-social-security-colombia-program-region/
DANE (Colombia), Share of individuals affiliated to the General Health Social Security System in Colombia in 2024, by department and program ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1276655/share-individuals-affiliated-health-social-security-colombia-program-region/ (last visited July 29, 2026)
Share of individuals affiliated to the General Health Social Security System in Colombia in 2024, by department and program [Graph], DANE (Colombia), April 24, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1276655/share-individuals-affiliated-health-social-security-colombia-program-region/
