Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - Social Pensions in Panama

Panama: Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - Social Pensions was 4.0% in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
4.0%
Change on year
down 29.1%
World rank
11th
of 24 countries
All-time high
9.6%
in 2016
All-time low
0.8%
in 2018
Years of data
11
2011–2023

Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - Social Pensions in Panama, 2011–2023

02468102011201720232011: 4.72012: 32013: 12014: 0.8422015: 6.32016: 9.62017: 1.42018: 0.8252019: 1.12021: 5.62023: 4

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

The most recent figure for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - social pensions in Panama is 4.0%, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 29.1% on the previous year and up 286.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - social pensions in Panama peaked at 9.6% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2018.

That places Panama 11th out of 24 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 3.2% 0.8% 9.6% 9
2020s 4.8% 4.0% 5.6% 2

Countries ranked near Panama

  1. 8 Chile 6.3% compare
  2. 9 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 5.4% compare
  3. 10 Peru 4.8% compare
  4. 12 Kyrgyzstan 3.3% compare
  5. 13 Indonesia 2.5% compare
  6. 14 El Salvador 1.6% compare

See the full ranking of 24 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - social pensions in Panama?
Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - social pensions in Panama was 4.0% in 2023, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - social pensions recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 9.6% in 2016.
What is the lowest coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - social pensions recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2018.
How does Panama rank for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - social pensions?
Panama ranks 11th out of 24 countries with data for 2023.
Is coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - social pensions rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is up 286.6%. 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 extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - Social Pensions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - Social Pensions
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
24 places, 212 data points, 2004–2023
Last refreshed

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