Working-age foreign-born population in Panama

Panama: Working-age foreign-born population was 228.88 in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
228.88
Change on year
up 29.0%
World rank
26th
of 38 countries
All-time high
228.88
in 2023
All-time low
157.58
in 2018
Years of data
5
2017–2023

Working-age foreign-born population in Panama, 2017–2023

0501001502002502017202020232017: 161.12018: 157.62020: 1832021: 177.52023: 228.9

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2023, working-age foreign-born population in Panama stood at 228.88. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

That represents a change of up 29.0% on the previous year and up 42.1% over ten years.

Panama ranks 26th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Working-age foreign-born population in Panama, year by year

Annual values for Working-age foreign-born population in Panama, 2017 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2017 161.09
2018 157.58 -2.2%
2020 183.04 +16.2%
2021 177.49 -3.0%
2023 228.88 +29.0%

Panama compared with similar countries

  • Panama's 228.88 is below the median for high income countries, which is 871.16, 26% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • Panama's 228.88 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 550.85, 42% of the median. (7 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 159.34 157.58 161.09 2
2020s 196.47 177.49 228.88 3

Countries ranked near Panama

  1. 23 Finland 454.1 compare
  2. 24 Costa Rica 405.97 compare
  3. 25 Slovenia 301.37 compare
  4. 27 Hungary 224.8 compare
  5. 28 Latvia 201.41 compare
  6. 29 Indonesia 167.24 compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is working-age foreign-born population in Panama?
Working-age foreign-born population in Panama was 228.88 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest working-age foreign-born population recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 228.88 in 2023.
What is the lowest working-age foreign-born population recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 157.58 in 2018.
How does Panama rank for working-age foreign-born population?
Panama ranks 26th out of 38 countries with data for 2023.
Is working-age foreign-born population rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is up 42.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Panama data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Working-age foreign-born population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Working-age foreign-born population
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
38 places, 299 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed

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