Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Panama
Panama: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance was 2.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Panama, 2008–2023
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
Panama recorded 2.0% for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in 2023.
That represents a change of down 10.0% on the previous year and up 200.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Panama peaked at 10.0% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2013.
That places Panama 23rd out of 38 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 the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10.0% | — |
| 2009 | 3.8% | -61.9% |
| 2010 | 1.1% | -71.1% |
| 2011 | 1.8% | +63.6% |
| 2012 | 2.1% | +19.4% |
| 2013 | 0.7% | -68.7% |
| 2014 | 1.6% | +142.8% |
| 2015 | 2.6% | +56.9% |
| 2016 | 2.0% | -20.2% |
| 2017 | 5.4% | +166.8% |
| 2018 | 3.6% | -34.5% |
| 2019 | 1.4% | -59.2% |
| 2021 | 2.2% | +54.4% |
| 2023 | 2.0% | -10.0% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 2.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 17.1%, 12% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Panama's 2.0% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.8%, 1.1× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.9% | 3.8% | 10.0% | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.2% | 0.7% | 5.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Panama
More work & labour data for Panama
- 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)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- 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 the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Panama?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Panama was 2.0% in 2023, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 10.0% in 2008.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2013.
- How does Panama rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Panama ranks 23rd out of 38 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.6%. 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 the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -rural. 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)