Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Panama

Panama: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social was 3.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.0%
Change on year
up 28.3%
World rank
26th
of 40 countries
All-time high
24.1%
in 2008
All-time low
2.2%
in 2015
Years of data
14
2008–2023

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Panama, 2008–2023

05101520252008201520232008: 24.1 %, preT2009: 8.2 %, preT2010: 6.6 %, preT2011: 8.7 %, preT2012: 8 %, preT2013: 9.1 %, preT2014: 10.9 %, preT2015: 2.2 %, preT2016: 4.5 %, preT2017: 8.1 %, preT2018: 4 %, preT2019: 4.6 %, preT2021: 2.4 %, preT2023: 3 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Panama is 3.0%, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 28.3% on the previous year and down 66.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Panama peaked at 24.1% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2.2%, in 2015.

That places Panama 26th out of 40 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.

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Panama, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT) in Panama, 2008 to 2023.
Year %, preT Change
2008 24.1%
2009 8.2% -66.2%
2010 6.6% -18.6%
2011 8.7% +31.1%
2012 8.0% -8.1%
2013 9.1% +13.2%
2014 10.9% +20.6%
2015 2.2% -79.5%
2016 4.5% +98.9%
2017 8.1% +82.1%
2018 4.0% -50.5%
2019 4.6% +15.1%
2021 2.4% -49.1%
2023 3.0% +28.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 16.2% 8.2% 24.1% 2
2010s 6.7% 2.2% 10.9% 10
2020s 2.7% 2.4% 3.0% 2

Countries ranked near Panama

  1. 24 Russian Federation 3.9% compare
  2. 25 Uruguay 3.4% compare
  3. 27 Peru 2.8% compare
  4. 28 Armenia 1.4% compare
  5. 29 Chile 1.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Panama?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Panama was 3.0% in 2023, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 24.1% in 2008.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 2.2% in 2015.
How does Panama rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social?
Panama ranks 26th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is down 66.7%. 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 Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT)
Unit
%, preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 394 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs