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 0.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.5%
Change on year
up 85.6%
World rank
18th
of 39 countries
All-time high
8.2%
in 2008
All-time low
0.0%
in 2013
Years of data
14
2008–2023

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Panama, 2008–2023

024682008201520232008: 8.2 %2009: 5.1 %2010: 2.8 %2011: 2.4 %2012: 1.9 %2013: 0 %2014: 0 %2015: 1.4 %2016: 3 %2017: 0.844 %2018: 0.317 %2019: 0.679 %2021: 0.266 %2023: 0.493 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2023, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Panama stood at 0.5%.

The figure is up 85.6% on the previous year and up 55.5% over five years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Panama peaked at 8.2% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2013.

That places Panama 18th out of 39 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

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) in Panama, 2008 to 2023.
Year % Change
2008 8.2%
2009 5.1% -38.0%
2010 2.8% -45.4%
2011 2.4% -15.5%
2012 1.9% -20.3%
2013 0.0% -100.0%
2014 0.0%
2015 1.4%
2016 3.0% +113.1%
2017 0.8% -71.7%
2018 0.3% -62.4%
2019 0.7% +114.3%
2021 0.3% -60.9%
2023 0.5% +85.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.7% 5.1% 8.2% 2
2010s 1.3% 0.0% 3.0% 10
2020s 0.4% 0.3% 0.5% 2

Countries ranked near Panama

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  2. 16 Brazil 0.9% compare
  3. 17 Sri Lanka 0.7% compare
  4. 19 Malawi 0.4% compare
  5. 20 Ecuador 0.4% compare
  6. 21 Mexico 0.3% compare

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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 0.5% 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 8.2% 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 0.0% in 2013.
How does Panama rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
Panama ranks 18th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
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 (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 378 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)