GDP per Capita (PPP): Panama
Panama's gdp per capita (ppp) is currently 45,659.394 intl $ as of 2026. # Panama GDP per Capita (PPP) Panama's GDP per capita (PPP) reached 45,659 international dollars in 2026, matching its all-time peak.
Current (2026)
45,659.394 intl $
+4.6% y/y
Peak (2026)
45,659.394 intl $
Low (1980)
4,904.453 intl $
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
GDP per Capita (PPP) — Panama
1980 — 2026
GDP per Capita (PPP) — Panama
Analysis# Panama GDP per Capita (PPP)
Panama's GDP per capita (PPP) reached 45,659 international dollars in 2026, matching its all-time peak. The country has achieved remarkable economic growth over the past 46 years, expanding from just 4,904 international dollars in 1980—an 831% increase. This sustained trajectory reflects Panama's transformation into one of Latin America's highest-income economies, driven largely by the Panama Canal and its role as a regional financial hub.
Recent years reveal a sharp recovery following pandemic disruption. The 2020 downturn dropped GDP per capita to 27,110 international dollars, but vigorous growth from 2021 onward reversed losses and propelled the economy to new highs. The consistent year-over-year gains from 2021 through 2026 suggest momentum remains strong, with projections indicating continued expansion in coming years.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 55,179.112 intl $ | +5.95% |
| 2029 | 52,079.968 intl $ | +4.55% |
| 2028 | 49,812.465 intl $ | +4.42% |
| 2027 | 47,703.254 intl $ | +4.48% |
| 2026 | 45,659.394 intl $ | +4.60% |
| 2025 | 43,651.385 intl $ | +5.22% |
| 2024 | 41,485.026 intl $ | +3.97% |
| 2023 | 39,899.221 intl $ | +9.70% |
| 2022 | 36,371.634 intl $ | +17.37% |
| 2021 | 30,989.812 intl $ | +14.31% |
| 2020 | 27,110.191 intl $ | -18.75% |
| 2019 | 33,364.95 intl $ | +2.55% |
| 2018 | 32,534.361 intl $ | -3.24% |
| 2017 | 33,622.392 intl $ | +5.90% |
| 2016 | 31,750.234 intl $ | +4.33% |
| 2015 | 30,433.364 intl $ | +5.06% |
| 2014 | 28,968.425 intl $ | +5.18% |
| 2013 | 27,542.44 intl $ | +9.08% |
| 2012 | 25,249.868 intl $ | +7.81% |
| 2011 | 23,420.693 intl $ | +11.70% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,968.135 intl $ | +5.30% |
| 2009 | 19,912.892 intl $ | +0.17% |
| 2008 | 19,880.037 intl $ | +10.03% |
| 2007 | 18,068.191 intl $ | +13.14% |
| 2006 | 15,969.741 intl $ | +9.83% |
| 2005 | 14,540.636 intl $ | +8.49% |
| 2004 | 13,402.275 intl $ | +8.28% |
| 2003 | 12,376.971 intl $ | +4.27% |
| 2002 | 11,870.316 intl $ | +1.79% |
| 2001 | 11,661.596 intl $ | +0.79% |
| 2000 | 11,570.447 intl $ | +2.94% |
| 1999 | 11,240.201 intl $ | +3.28% |
| 1998 | 10,883.74 intl $ | +6.39% |
| 1997 | 10,230.436 intl $ | +6.09% |
| 1996 | 9,642.733 intl $ | +7.12% |
| 1995 | 9,001.959 intl $ | +1.78% |
| 1994 | 8,844.634 intl $ | +2.89% |
| 1993 | 8,595.988 intl $ | +5.72% |
| 1992 | 8,130.985 intl $ | +8.35% |
| 1991 | 7,504.359 intl $ | +10.73% |
| 1990 | 6,776.889 intl $ | +9.87% |
| 1989 | 6,168.138 intl $ | +3.36% |
| 1988 | 5,967.437 intl $ | -12.21% |
| 1987 | 6,797.284 intl $ | -1.52% |
| 1986 | 6,902.209 intl $ | +3.36% |
| 1985 | 6,677.673 intl $ | +5.87% |
| 1984 | 6,307.58 intl $ | +4.02% |
| 1983 | 6,063.641 intl $ | -3.02% |
| 1982 | 6,252.426 intl $ | +9.24% |
| 1981 | 5,723.316 intl $ | +16.70% |
| 1980 | 4,904.453 intl $ | — |
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