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
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Panama, 2008–2023
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.192 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1956 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1888 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.09 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 4,652 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,175 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,950 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,955 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,905 1000 No (2100)
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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Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)