Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Panama
Panama: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance was 2.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Panama, 2008–2023
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Panama is 2.0%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 53.6% on the previous year and up 89.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Panama peaked at 9.9% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.1%, in 2013.
That places Panama 29th 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) receiving Social Assistance in Panama, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9.9% | — |
| 2009 | 4.3% | -57.0% |
| 2010 | 2.8% | -33.5% |
| 2011 | 3.4% | +19.5% |
| 2012 | 3.3% | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 1.1% | -67.5% |
| 2014 | 1.1% | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 4.1% | +254.0% |
| 2016 | 3.5% | -13.8% |
| 2017 | 4.5% | +29.2% |
| 2018 | 4.4% | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 2.0% | -54.7% |
| 2021 | 4.4% | +120.9% |
| 2023 | 2.0% | -53.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.1% | 4.3% | 9.9% | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.0% | 1.1% | 4.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.2% | 2.0% | 4.4% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Panama?
- Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Panama was 2.0% in 2023, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 9.9% in 2008.
- What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.1% in 2013.
- How does Panama rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
- Panama ranks 29th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 89.4%. 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) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)