Mobile Subscriptions Statistics in Panama (2026)
As of 2023, mobile cellular subscriptions in Panama was 156.6 per 100 people, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 152.1 per 100 people in 2022 to 156.6 per 100 people in 2023. Panama ranks #5 of 40 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #26 of 210 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 156.6 per 100 people (2023)
- Mobile Subscriptions in Panama as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +3% (2023)
- Up from 152.1 per 100 people in 2022 to 156.6 per 100 people in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 0 per 100 people (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0 per 100 people in 1990 to 156.6 per 100 people in 2023.
- Peak value (2010)
- 183.2 per 100 people (2010)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 156.6 per 100 people.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #5 of 40 (2023)
- Panama ranks 5 of 40 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #26 of 210 (2023)
- Panama ranks 26 of 210 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 117 per 100 people (2023)
- Panama (156.6 per 100 people) is above the average of 117 per 100 people across the 40 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 170.9 per 100 people (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 3%); not an official figure.
- Mobile cellular subscriptions (2023)
- 7 million (2023)
- 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, 1990–2023
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 157 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 152 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 148 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 142 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 138 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 137 | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 129 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 128 | −12.0% |
| 2015 | 145 | −18.3% |
| 2014 | 177 | +9.4% |
| 2013 | 162 | −1.9% |
| 2012 | 165 | −9.4% |
| 2011 | 182 | −0.4% |
| 2010 | 183 | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 170 | +52.2% |
| 2008 | 112 | +27.7% |
| 2007 | 87.6 | +35.9% |
| 2006 | 64.4 | +22.1% |
| 2005 | 52.8 | +36.2% |
| 2004 | 38.8 | +78.5% |
| 2003 | 21.7 | +29.2% |
| 2002 | 16.8 | +8.6% |
| 2001 | 15.5 | +13.5% |
| 2000 | 13.6 | +72.3% |
| 1999 | 7.9 | +165.8% |
| 1998 | 3 | +258.6% |
| 1997 | 0.8 | +228.7% |
| 1996 | 0.3 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile cellular subscriptions in Panama?
Mobile cellular subscriptions in Panama stood at 156.6 per 100 people in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the mobile subscriptions data for Panama?
The most recent observation is from 2023. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2023 is the latest available year for Panama.
Where does the mobile subscriptions data for Panama come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.CEL.SETS.P2). The latest observation for Panama is from 2023; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has mobile subscriptions in Panama changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0 per 100 people in 1990 to 156.6 per 100 people in 2023.
How does Panama compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Panama ranks 5 of 40 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 156.6 per 100 people versus a regional average of 117 per 100 people (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
IT.CEL.SETS.P2, 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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