Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Panama
Panama: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force was 50.3% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Panama, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Panama stood at 50.3%. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 49.9% on the previous year and up 65.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Panama peaked at 50.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 17.0%, in 2011.
Panama ranks 69th of 114 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Panama, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 17.0% | — |
| 2014 | 30.4% | +78.4% |
| 2017 | 39.3% | +29.1% |
| 2021 | 33.6% | -14.5% |
| 2024 | 50.3% | +49.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28.9% | 17.0% | 39.3% | 3 |
| 2020s | 41.9% | 33.6% | 50.3% | 2 |
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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)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,175 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,950 1000 No (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,905 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Panama?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Panama was 50.3% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 50.3% in 2024.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.0% in 2011.
- How does Panama rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- Panama ranks 69th out of 114 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Panama data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an account at a financial institution or mobile-money-service provider (% of adults aged 15 years and older). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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