Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in Panama

Panama: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban was 25.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
25.6%
Change on year
down 41.1%
World rank
17th
of 39 countries
All-time high
43.4%
in 2021
All-time low
7.9%
in 2009
Years of data
14
2008–2023

Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in Panama, 2008–2023

102030402008201520232008: 122009: 7.92010: 9.32011: 8.82012: 11.42013: 14.92014: 12.92015: 19.92016: 19.62017: 20.22018: 282019: 28.62021: 43.42023: 25.6

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

The most recent figure for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban in Panama is 25.6%, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 41.1% on the previous year and up 71.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban in Panama peaked at 43.4% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 7.9%, in 2009.

Panama ranks 17th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in Panama, year by year

Annual values for Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in Panama, 2008 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2008 12.0%
2009 7.9% -34.2%
2010 9.3% +17.5%
2011 8.8% -5.2%
2012 11.4% +28.9%
2013 14.9% +30.9%
2014 12.9% -13.0%
2015 19.9% +53.6%
2016 19.6% -1.4%
2017 20.2% +3.3%
2018 28.0% +38.2%
2019 28.6% +2.1%
2021 43.4% +51.8%
2023 25.6% -41.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 10.0% 7.9% 12.0% 2
2010s 17.4% 8.8% 28.6% 10
2020s 34.5% 25.6% 43.4% 2

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  5. 19 Dominican Republic 22.0% compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban in Panama?
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban in Panama was 25.6% in 2023, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 43.4% in 2021.
What is the lowest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 7.9% in 2009.
How does Panama rank for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban?
Panama ranks 17th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
Is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is up 71.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Panama data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 390 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population participating in Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)