The total population in Panama was estimated at 4.5 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Panama Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Panama population

• The Panama population reached 4.5 million people in Jun 2024, compared with the previously reported figure of 4.5 million people in Jun 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 4.5 million people in Jun 2024 and a record low of 0.9 million people in Jun 1950

• In the latest reports, Panama Unemployment Rate dropped to 7.4 % in Aug 2023
• Monthly earnings of the Panama population was 1,280.9 USD in Aug 2022
• Panama Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 62.4 % in Aug 2023

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Panama was reported at 63.87 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Panama - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Total current population for Panama in 2025 is 4,586,672, a 1.3% increase from 2024.

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<li>Total population for Panama in 2024 was <strong>4,527,961</strong>, a <strong>1.55% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for Panama in 2023 was <strong>4,458,759</strong>, a <strong>1.32% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for Panama in 2022 was <strong>4,400,773</strong>, a <strong>1.27% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Panama population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Panama across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Panama was 237, a 0.85% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Panama population was 235, a decline of 0.84% compared to a population of 237 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Panama increased by 29. In this period, the peak population was 237 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Panama is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Panama population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Panama Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Panama Population: 20-24 data was reported at 332,785.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 327,790.000 Person for 2016. Panama Population: 20-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 208,578.000 Person from Jun 1950 (Median) to 2017, with 68 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 332,785.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 74,208.000 Person in 1950. Panama Population: 20-24 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.G001: Population.

The share of employees in Panama's workforce was just above the average of Latin America in 2019. In that year, approximately **** percent of the employed population of Panama held “paid employment jobs”, or jobs where they held employment contracts with right to basic remuneration. The shares of own-account and contributing family workers in Panama are expected to decrease at least until 2024.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Panama City, Panama metro area from 1950 to 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Panama City Beach population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Panama City Beach across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Panama City Beach was 19,393, a 1.77% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Panama City Beach population was 19,055, an increase of 3.76% compared to a population of 18,365 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Panama City Beach increased by 11,657. In this period, the peak population was 19,393 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Panama City Beach is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Panama City Beach population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Panama City Beach Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Population ages 15-64, total in Panama was reported at 2927937 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Panama - Population ages 15-64, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Panama Population: Estimate data was reported at 4,509,530.000 Person in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,452,823.000 Person for 2023. Panama Population: Estimate data is updated yearly, averaging 2,323,965.000 Person from Jun 1950 (Median) to 2024, with 75 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,509,530.000 Person in 2024 and a record low of 859,658.000 Person in 1950. Panama Population: Estimate 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.G001: Population.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Panama population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of Panama.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Panama, IA Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Panama age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Panama, IA Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Panama - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Panama, IA Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

The total population of Panama was estimated at about 4.51 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by around 2.53 million people from 1980 to 2024. Looking forward, the total population will rise by approximately 280 thousand people until 2030, showing an overall upward trend with periodic ups and downs.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Panama City by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Panama City across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of female population, with 52.59% of total population being female. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Panama City is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Panama City total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Panama City Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Panama Population: Male: 20-24 data was reported at 168,919.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 166,338.000 Person for 2016. Panama Population: Male: 20-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 105,694.000 Person from Jun 1950 (Median) to 2017, with 68 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 168,919.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 37,793.000 Person in 1950. Panama Population: Male: 20-24 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.G001: Population.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Panama population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Panama. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Panama by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Panama.

Key observations

The largest age group in Panama, IA was for the group of age 15 to 19 years years with a population of 41 (16.60%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Panama, IA was the Under 5 years years with a population of 4 (1.62%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Panama is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Panama total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Panama Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Population growth (annual %) in Panama was reported at 1.2663 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Panama - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Panama population by year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population trend of Panama.

Content

The dataset constitues the following datasets

• Panama, NE Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Panama Population: Female: 20-24 data was reported at 163,866.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 161,452.000 Person for 2016. Panama Population: Female: 20-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 102,884.000 Person from Jun 1950 (Median) to 2017, with 68 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 163,866.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 36,415.000 Person in 1950. Panama Population: Female: 20-24 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.G001: Population.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Panama (SPPOPGROWPAN) from 1961 to 2024 about Panama, population, and rate.