Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Panama

Panama: Coverage of social protection and labor programs was 76.8% in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
76.8%
Change on year
down 11.1%
World rank
12th
of 38 countries
All-time high
86.3%
in 2021
All-time low
60.5%
in 2011
Years of data
14
2008–2023

Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Panama, 2008–2023

0204060802008201520232008: 67.1 % of population2009: 64 % of population2010: 64 % of population2011: 60.5 % of population2012: 63.5 % of population2013: 64.5 % of population2014: 63.4 % of population2015: 73.7 % of population2016: 74.7 % of population2017: 72.8 % of population2018: 75.9 % of population2019: 76.6 % of population2021: 86.3 % of population2023: 76.8 % of population

Source: ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

The most recent figure for coverage of social protection and labor programs in Panama is 76.8%, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 11.1% on the previous year and up 19.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage of social protection and labor programs in Panama peaked at 86.3% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 60.5%, in 2011.

Panama ranks 12th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.

Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Panama, year by year

Annual values for Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population) in Panama, 2008 to 2023.
Year % of population Change
2008 67.1%
2009 64.0% -4.5%
2010 64.0% -0.0%
2011 60.5% -5.5%
2012 63.5% +4.9%
2013 64.5% +1.7%
2014 63.4% -1.8%
2015 73.7% +16.2%
2016 74.7% +1.3%
2017 72.8% -2.5%
2018 75.9% +4.2%
2019 76.6% +0.9%
2021 86.3% +12.7%
2023 76.8% -11.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 65.5% 64.0% 67.1% 2
2010s 69.0% 60.5% 76.6% 10
2020s 81.6% 76.8% 86.3% 2

Countries ranked near Panama

  1. 9 Poland 79.2% compare
  2. 10 South Africa 78.4% compare
  3. 11 Russian Federation 77.5% compare
  4. 13 Armenia 75.3% compare
  5. 14 Belarus 71.8% compare
  6. 15 Uruguay 71.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage of social protection and labor programs in Panama?
Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Panama was 76.8% in 2023, according to ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB).
What is the highest coverage of social protection and labor programs recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 86.3% in 2021.
What is the lowest coverage of social protection and labor programs recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 60.5% in 2011.
How does Panama rank for coverage of social protection and labor programs?
Panama ranks 12th out of 38 countries with data for 2023.
Is coverage of social protection and labor programs rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is up 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Panama data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB), published as part of Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
38 places, 385 data points, 2002–2023
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Coverage of social protection and labor programs (SPL) shows the percentage of population participating in social insurance, social safety net, and unemployment benefits and active labor market programs. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.