Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Panama

Panama: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social was 6.6% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
6.6%
Change on year
up 33.4%
World rank
32nd
of 38 countries
All-time high
18.7%
in 2008
All-time low
5.0%
in 2021
Years of data
14
2008–2023

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Panama, 2008–2023

51015202008201520232008: 18.72009: 10.72010: 9.12011: 11.22012: 8.32013: 9.22014: 10.52015: 5.12016: 6.72017: 122018: 7.52019: 8.12021: 52023: 6.6

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

In 2023, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Panama stood at 6.6%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 33.4% on the previous year and down 27.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Panama peaked at 18.7% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5.0%, in 2021.

Panama ranks 32nd of 38 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Panama, year by year

Annual values for Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%) -rural in Panama, 2008 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2008 18.7%
2009 10.7% -42.9%
2010 9.1% -14.6%
2011 11.2% +22.8%
2012 8.3% -25.5%
2013 9.2% +10.4%
2014 10.5% +13.5%
2015 5.1% -50.8%
2016 6.7% +29.5%
2017 12.0% +81.0%
2018 7.5% -37.4%
2019 8.1% +6.9%
2021 5.0% -38.2%
2023 6.6% +33.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 14.7% 10.7% 18.7% 2
2010s 8.8% 5.1% 12.0% 10
2020s 5.8% 5.0% 6.6% 2

Countries ranked near Panama

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  3. 31 Poland 7.8% compare
  4. 33 Chile 3.4% compare
  5. 34 South Africa 3.3% compare
  6. 35 Thailand 2.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Panama?
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Panama was 6.6% in 2023, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 18.7% in 2008.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 5.0% in 2021.
How does Panama rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social?
Panama ranks 32nd out of 38 countries with data for 2023.
Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is down 27.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Panama data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%) -rural. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%) -rural
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
38 places, 370 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs