Panama Population: 4,289,994
Panama is a nation located in Central America on the Isthmus. It connects North and South America. The country is called a transit country because of the famous Panama Canal. This canal is an artificial 82 km waterway. The canal connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. It has many natural attractions. This includes Whitewater rafting, birding, etc. The country is well known for its plant and animal life and also for its amazing culture. The capital of the country is Panama City. The official language is Spanish.
Largest Cities in Panama by Population
Panama City is the capital and highly populated city of the country. It is the major attraction for the tourists due to its elegant architecture. The other populated cities are San Miguelito, Tocumen, and Colon.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Panama | 408,168 | Rio Abajo | 26,607 |
San Miguelito | 321,501 | Nuevo Belen | 24,056 |
Juan Diaz | 100,636 | Ancon | 20,706 |
David | 81,957 | Alcalde Diaz | 20,285 |
Arraijan | 76,815 | El Chorrillo | 18,302 |
Colon | 76,643 | Changuinola | 17,997 |
Las Cumbres | 69,102 | La Cabima | 17,975 |
La Chorrera | 61,232 | La Concepcion | 17,698 |
Pedregal | 51,641 | Pedregal | 17,427 |
Tocumen | 50,844 | Veracruz | 17,144 |
Santiago de Veraguas | 45,355 | Curundu | 16,361 |
Parque Lefevre | 36,997 | Penonome | 16,250 |
Chilibre | 33,536 | Sabanitas | 15,577 |
Cativa | 29,607 |
Panama Population History
In the year 1950, the population was very low at around 0.9 million people. The total population of the country was estimated at 4. 2 million people in the year 2018. Panama represents 0.05 percent of the total population in the world.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 4,314,767 | 1.61% | 68,328 | 11,200 | 29.7 | 2.47 | 58 | 68.00% | 2,934,512 | 0.06% | 7,794,798,739 | 128 |
2019 | 4,246,439 | 1.67% | 69,570 | 11,200 | 28.7 | 2.57 | 57 | 67.70% | 2,876,295 | 0.06% | 7,713,468,100 | 128 |
2018 | 4,176,869 | 1.71% | 70,100 | 11,200 | 28.7 | 2.57 | 56 | 67.50% | 2,818,461 | 0.05% | 7,631,091,040 | 128 |
2017 | 4,106,769 | 1.73% | 69,691 | 11,200 | 28.7 | 2.57 | 55 | 67.20% | 2,761,008 | 0.05% | 7,547,858,925 | 129 |
2016 | 4,037,078 | 1.73% | 68,591 | 11,200 | 28.7 | 2.57 | 54 | 67.00% | 2,703,951 | 0.05% | 7,464,022,049 | 130 |
2015 | 3,968,487 | 1.73% | 65,160 | 5,621 | 28.4 | 2.6 | 53 | 66.70% | 2,647,313 | 0.05% | 7,379,797,139 | 131 |
2010 | 3,642,687 | 1.81% | 62,494 | 4,449 | 27.2 | 2.63 | 49 | 65.10% | 2,373,195 | 0.05% | 6,956,823,603 | 130 |
2005 | 3,330,217 | 1.91% | 59,978 | 3,224 | 25.9 | 2.68 | 45 | 63.70% | 2,120,900 | 0.05% | 6,541,907,027 | 131 |
2000 | 3,030,328 | 2.04% | 58,132 | 1,959 | 24.5 | 2.81 | 41 | 62.20% | 1,884,828 | 0.05% | 6,143,493,823 | 134 |
1995 | 2,739,668 | 2.09% | 53,744 | 391 | 23.1 | 2.92 | 37 | 58.10% | 1,592,910 | 0.05% | 5,744,212,979 | 131 |
1990 | 2,470,947 | 2.17% | 50,349 | -1,879 | 21.7 | 3.24 | 33 | 53.90% | 1,331,936 | 0.05% | 5,327,231,061 | 132 |
1985 | 2,219,201 | 2.32% | 48,143 | -2,541 | 20.3 | 3.63 | 30 | 52.10% | 1,157,199 | 0.05% | 4,870,921,740 | 133 |
1980 | 1,978,487 | 2.54% | 46,670 | -2,815 | 19.1 | 4.19 | 27 | 50.40% | 998,139 | 0.04% | 4,458,003,514 | 133 |
1975 | 1,745,138 | 2.81% | 45,171 | -2,458 | 18.3 | 4.88 | 23 | 49.00% | 855,822 | 0.04% | 4,079,480,606 | 134 |
1970 | 1,519,285 | 2.94% | 40,922 | -2,538 | 17.8 | 5.41 | 20 | 47.60% | 723,791 | 0.04% | 3,700,437,046 | 135 |
1965 | 1,314,677 | 3.02% | 36,336 | -2,386 | 17.8 | 5.79 | 18 | 44.40% | 584,097 | 0.04% | 3,339,583,597 | 137 |
1960 | 1,132,997 | 2.92% | 30,383 | -2,451 | 18 | 5.87 | 15 | 41.20% | 467,323 | 0.04% | 3,034,949,748 | 135 |
1955 | 981,080 | 2.68% | 24,284 | -2,813 | 18.4 | 5.76 | 13 | 38.50% | 377,396 | 0.04% | 2,773,019,936 | 137 |
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Panama Population Forecast
It is estimated that the population of the country will reach to 4.28 million by the end of 2020. In the coming years, it is expected to reach 4.40 million in 2022. The population density of Panama is 58 per km2. The rate of growth in Panama is expected to be slow, but the population will keep on growing. It is expected to reach 5,827,106 million by 2050.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 4,314,767 | 1.69% | 69,256 | 11,200 | 29.7 | 2.47 | 58 | 68.00% | 2,934,512 | 0.06% | 7,794,798,739 | 128 |
2025 | 4,635,501 | 1.44% | 64,147 | 7,600 | 31 | 2.47 | 62 | 69.70% | 3,229,574 | 0.06% | 8,184,437,460 | 128 |
2030 | 4,927,612 | 1.23% | 58,422 | 4,530 | 32.3 | 2.47 | 66 | 71.60% | 3,527,608 | 0.06% | 8,548,487,400 | 128 |
2035 | 5,197,279 | 1.07% | 53,933 | 3,427 | 33.6 | 2.47 | 70 | 73.60% | 3,824,043 | 0.06% | 8,887,524,213 | 128 |
2040 | 5,442,242 | 0.93% | 48,993 | 2,600 | 34.9 | 2.47 | 73 | 75.60% | 4,114,605 | 0.06% | 9,198,847,240 | 127 |
2045 | 5,660,974 | 0.79% | 43,746 | 2,000 | 36.3 | 2.47 | 76 | 77.60% | 4,392,362 | 0.06% | 9,481,803,274 | 124 |
2050 | 5,852,947 | 0.67% | 38,395 | 37.6 | 2.47 | 79 | 79.50% | 4,652,366 | 0.06% | 9,735,033,990 | 123 |
Panama Demographics
Panama’s population is 70% White and Amerindians. The urban population is more than 70%. The median age in the country is 29.7 years. According to WHO data, life expectancy in Panama in 2018 for males is 75.0; female life expectancy is 81.2. The total life expectancy is 78.0. Currently, life expectancy in 2020 is 78.58 years.
Panama Religion and Politics
The main religion is Christianity. Catholics are found at all levels of society. Other communities are Jewish and Muslims. Constitution provides the privilege of freedom of religion. The government in Panama is very stable.
Panama Economy
Panama has a high-income economy. The currencies are the United States dollar and Panamanian Balboa. The major industry is agriculture, and it is responsible for 17% GDP of the country. Panama is a wealthy country in Latin America. The country promotes global trade and is stable economically, politically, and as well as socially.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |