The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Panama was last recorded at 17137.35 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Panama is equivalent to 136 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Panama GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Panama amounted to 19,190 U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP per capita rose by 17,040 U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP per capita will steadily rise by 6,160 U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby, the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange rates and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic product is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Panama was last recorded at 36426.01 US dollars in 2024, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Panama, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 205 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Panama GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita (in constant prices) in Panama was estimated at 18,030 U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP per capita rose by 12,150 U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP per capita will steadily rise by 3,450 U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.

Actual value and historical data chart for Panama GDP Per Capita Us Dollar

Yearly (annual) dataset of the Panama GDP per Capita PPP, including historical data, latest releases, and long-term trends from 1990-12-31 to 2024-12-31. Available for free download in CSV format.

Graph and download economic data for Gross Domestic Product Per Capita for Panama (PCAGDPPAA646NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Panama, per capita, and GDP.

Panama: GDP per capita, constant dollars: The latest value from 2024 is 17137.35 U.S. dollars, an increase from 16872.88 U.S. dollars in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 15841.40 U.S. dollars, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Panama from 1960 to 2024 is 7692.79 U.S. dollars. The minimum value, 2809.1 U.S. dollars, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 17137.35 U.S. dollars was recorded in 2024.

The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita (in PPP dollars) in Panama was estimated at 36,570 international dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP per capita rose by 24,650 international dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP per capita will steadily rise by 6,990 international dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.

Panama: GDP per capita, current U.S. dollars: The latest value from 2024 is 19102.85 U.S. dollars, an increase from 18686.4 U.S. dollars in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 19439.19 U.S. dollars, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Panama from 1960 to 2024 is 5376.98 U.S. dollars. The minimum value, 477.04 U.S. dollars, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 19102.85 U.S. dollars was recorded in 2024.

Actual value and historical data chart for Panama GDP Per Capita Growth Annual Percent

As of 2024, Panama registered the highest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita in Central America with around 36,570 PPP USD. In contrast, Honduras had the lowest GDP per capita with less than 6,690 USD.

GDP per Capita data was reported at 19,186.913 PAB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 18,822.252 PAB for 2023. GDP per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 15,538.410 PAB from Dec 2018 (Median) to 2024, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,186.913 PAB in 2024 and a record low of 13,336.414 PAB in 2020. GDP per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Census. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Panama – Table PA.A: SNA 2008: GDP Per Capita.

Actual value and historical data chart for Panama GDP Per Capita Constant 2000 Us Dollar

Time series data for the statistic GDP per person employed (constant 2017 PPP $) and country Panama. Indicator Definition:GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2017 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.The indicator "GDP per person employed (constant 2017 PPP $)" stands at 79.77 Thousand usd as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1992, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 1.18 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 1.18.The 3 year change in percent is 7.58.The 5 year change in percent is 13.17.The 10 year change in percent is 24.40.The Serie's long term average value is 51.35 Thousand usd. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 55.35 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1996, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +145.82%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0%.

Actual value and historical data chart for Panama GDP Per Capita Constant Lcu

GDP per capita (current LCU) in Panama was reported at 19103 LCU in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Panama - GDP per capita (current LCU) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

GDP per person employed (constant 2017 PPP $) in Panama was reported at 79769 USD in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Panama - GDP per person employed (constant 1990 PPP $) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Key information about Panama Investment: % of GDP

• Panama Investment accounted for 35.7 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a ratio of 39.8 % in the previous year.
• Panama investment share of Nominal GDP data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1996 to Dec 2024, with an average ratio of 38.2 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 44.3 % in Dec 2014 and a record low of 15.7 % in Dec 2002.

CEIC calculates Investment as % of Nominal GDP from annual Nominal Gross Capital Formation and annual Nominal GDP. The National Institute of Statistics and Census provides Nominal Gross Capital Formation in local currency and Nominal GDP in local currency, based on SNA 2008 benchmark year 2018. Investment as % of Nominal GDP prior to 2018 is based on SNA 1993 benchmark year 2007. Investment as % of Nominal GDP prior to 2007 is based on SNA 1993 benchmark year 1996.


Related information about Panama Investment: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Panama GDP expanded 3.4 % YoY in Jun 2025.
• Panama Nominal GDP reached 20.1 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) fell 0.2 % in Jun 2025.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 38.0 % in Dec 2023.

Key information about Panama Labour Productivity Growth

• Panama Labour Productivity dropped by 1.18 % YoY in Dec 2024, compared with a growth of 5.57 % in the previous year
• Panama Labour Productivity Growth data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1992 to Dec 2024, averaging at 5.13 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 15.05 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of -8.57 % in Dec 2020

CEIC calculates annual Labour Productivity Growth from annual GDP per person employed. The World Bank provides GDP per person employed in International dollars. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is used which is GDP converted to 2021 constant international dollars using PPP rates