Millennials and Gen Z lead Colombia's gig economy, according to a TransUnion study

FinanceColombiaEl TiempoNov 9, 2026, 2:16 PMAI summary

A TransUnion study released in November 2026 found that millennials make up 39% of surveyed gig economy workers in Colombia, followed by Gen Z (33%) and Gen X (25%). 59% plan to apply for financing in the next twelve months, compared with 39% of active consumers in the general population. The report analyzes credit access for people who work by tasks or projects, generally through digital platforms.

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Millennials (39%), Gen Z (33%) and Gen X (25%) make up the sample of surveyed gig economy workers.
50% have a credit card, 41% personal loans and 16% mortgage credit, above the general population.
59% plan to apply for financing in the next twelve months, versus 39% of general active consumers.

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