Latin America & Caribbean

🇵🇦 Panama

Real-time economic and demographic statistics for Panama

GDP

#80

of 214

Population

#130

of 217

GDP per Capita

#77

of 214

GDP Growth

#69

of 214

Share of World

0.08%

of world GDP

Income Level

High income

Panama GDP
+2.86%annual growth

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Panama GDP (2015–2024)

+2.86%annual growth

Demographics
4.5M

Population

+1.27%annual growth

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Economics
$19,103

GDP per Capita

+2.23%annual growth

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Economics
+2.86%

GDP Growth Rate

-4.54ppannual change

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Labor Market
6.52%

Unemployment Rate

-0.03ppannual change
Economics
+0.69%

Inflation Rate

-0.79ppannual change

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Panama's GDP?
Panama's GDP is approximately $86.3 billion (2024, representing 0.1% of world GDP), making it the #80 largest economy out of 214 countries. Data sourced from the World Bank.
What is Panama's population?
Panama has a population of approximately 4.5M — the #130 most populous country in the world. Population data is collected annually by the World Bank from national statistical agencies.
What is Panama's GDP per capita?
Panama's GDP per capita is approximately $19,103, ranking #77 globally. This metric reflects average economic output per person and is a key indicator of living standards.
How fast is Panama's economy growing?
Panama's economy is currently growing at approximately 2.9% per year, ranking #69 globally by GDP growth rate. Data sourced from the World Bank.
What region is Panama in?
Panama is located in the Latin America & Caribbean region and is classified as a high income economy by the World Bank. This classification is based on gross national income (GNI) per capita.