Rank #147 by World Population
🇵🇦Panama
Panama has a population of 4,458,759, ranking #147 in the world. The capital is Panama City. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: High income
4,458,759
Population
#147
World Rank
79.6
Life Expectancy
$18,797
GDP Per Capita
Panama, #147 by world population
Panama Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Panama had a population of 1,126,005 in 1960 and 4,515,577 in 2024, a 4.0× growth over 64 years. The peak was 4,515,577 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.20%.
4,515,577
Population (2024)
1,126,005
Population (1960)
4,515,577
Peak (2024)
2.20%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,126,005 |
| 1961 | 1,159,870 |
| 1962 | 1,195,301 |
| 1963 | 1,232,124 |
| 1964 | 1,270,065 |
| 1965 | 1,308,835 |
| 1966 | 1,348,388 |
| 1967 | 1,388,628 |
| 1968 | 1,429,447 |
| 1969 | 1,470,886 |
| 1970 | 1,513,070 |
| 1971 | 1,556,081 |
| 1972 | 1,599,723 |
| 1973 | 1,643,690 |
| 1974 | 1,687,926 |
| 1975 | 1,732,389 |
| 1976 | 1,776,935 |
| 1977 | 1,821,543 |
| 1978 | 1,866,311 |
| 1979 | 1,911,552 |
| 1980 | 1,957,534 |
| 1981 | 2,004,418 |
| 1982 | 2,052,271 |
| 1983 | 2,101,106 |
| 1984 | 2,150,782 |
| 1985 | 2,200,915 |
| 1986 | 2,251,325 |
| 1987 | 2,301,970 |
| 1988 | 2,352,848 |
| 1989 | 2,403,820 |
| 1990 | 2,455,583 |
| 1991 | 2,508,265 |
| 1992 | 2,561,336 |
| 1993 | 2,615,099 |
| 1994 | 2,669,546 |
| 1995 | 2,724,557 |
| 1996 | 2,780,227 |
| 1997 | 2,836,695 |
| 1998 | 2,893,914 |
| 1999 | 2,951,822 |
| 2000 | 3,010,369 |
| 2001 | 3,069,537 |
| 2002 | 3,129,344 |
| 2003 | 3,189,807 |
| 2004 | 3,251,155 |
| 2005 | 3,313,026 |
| 2006 | 3,375,024 |
| 2007 | 3,437,490 |
| 2008 | 3,500,648 |
| 2009 | 3,564,381 |
| 2010 | 3,628,535 |
| 2011 | 3,693,505 |
| 2012 | 3,759,256 |
| 2013 | 3,825,329 |
| 2014 | 3,892,101 |
| 2015 | 3,960,035 |
| 2016 | 4,029,086 |
| 2017 | 4,098,707 |
| 2018 | 4,167,860 |
| 2019 | 4,234,700 |
| 2020 | 4,293,261 |
| 2021 | 4,345,405 |
| 2022 | 4,400,773 |
| 2023 | 4,458,759 |
| 2024 | 4,515,577 |
Demographics
| Population | 4,458,759 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.31% |
| Urban Population | 65.9% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.12 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 79.6 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 11.9 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 96.1% |
Economy & Trade
$18,797
GDP Per Capita
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
48.9
Gini Index (inequality)
88.3%
Trade (% of GDP)
647,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
8.3%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
1.63
Physicians per 1,000
2.5%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
96.1%
Literacy Rate
11.9
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
97.0%
Electricity Access
67.3%
Internet Users
148
Mobile Subs per 100
60.1
People per km2
7,262
Net Migration
Environment
56.3%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean
Panama in global context
Panama is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Panama has a population of 4,458,759, ranking #147 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.31%.
Life expectancy in Panama is 79.6 years. The infant mortality rate is 11.9 per 1,000 live births.
Panama's GDP per capita is $18,797. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
65.9% of Panama's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 60.1 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Panama is 96.1%. The country spends 2.5% of GDP on education.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.