International Migrant Population Statistics in Panama (2026)
10.6% of the population in Panama were international migrants in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 7.3% in 2020 to 10.6% in 2024 (+3.3 percentage points). Panama ranks #15 of 42 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #80 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 10.6% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Panama as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- +3.3 pp (2024)
- Up from 7.3% in 2020 to 10.6% in 2024 (+3.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 2.6% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 2.6% in 1990 to 10.6% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 10.6% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Panama.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #15 of 42 (2024)
- Panama ranks 15 of 42 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #80 of 216 (2024)
- Panama ranks 80 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 15.3% (2024)
- Panama (10.6%) is below the average of 15.3% across the 42 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $531.6 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Panama (2024)
- 72.8% (2024)
- 72.8% of the population in Panama used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 4.5 million (2024)
- Panama had a population of 4.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.6% | +3.3 pp |
| 2020 | 7.3% | +2.6 pp |
| 2015 | 4.7% | +0.4 pp |
| 2010 | 4.3% | +1.0 pp |
| 2005 | 3.3% | +0.5 pp |
| 2000 | 2.8% | +0.2 pp |
| 1995 | 2.6% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 2.6% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Panama were international migrants?
10.6% of the population in Panama were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the international migrant population data for Panama come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Panama is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in Panama changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 2.6% in 1990 to 10.6% in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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