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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Panama

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population4.57M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$90.46B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$19.79K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth79.82024 · yearsInternet use72.8%2024 · % of populationForest area56.3%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
5.7%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Panama2023 · 5.7%
05.811.617.423.21960199320252001: 23.2%2002: 19.4%2003: 17.4%2004: 16.2%2005: 14.8%2006: 13.5%2007: 12.3%2008: 11.2%2009: 10.1%2010: 8.9%2011: 7.9%2012: 7.3%2013: 7.1%2014: 7.1%2015: 7%2016: 6.7%2017: 5.8%2018: 5%2019: 4.5%2020: 4.8%2021: 5.3%2022: 5.8%2023: 5.7%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Panama in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Panama City
Country code
PAN

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