Total number of international immigrants in Panama
Panama: Total number of international immigrants was 477,749 immigrants in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total number of international immigrants in Panama, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in Panama is 477,749 immigrants, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 158.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Panama peaked at 477,749 immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 62,744 immigrants, in 1990.
That places Panama 83rd out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Panama, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 62,744 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 70,848 immigrants | +12.9% |
| 2000 | 83,410 immigrants | +17.7% |
| 2005 | 109,461 immigrants | +31.2% |
| 2010 | 157,788 immigrants | +44.1% |
| 2015 | 184,710 immigrants | +17.1% |
| 2020 | 313,165 immigrants | +69.5% |
| 2024 | 477,749 immigrants | +52.6% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 477,749 immigrants is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150 immigrants, 1.4× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Panama's 477,749 immigrants is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 67,285 immigrants, 7.1× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 66,796 immigrants | 62,744 immigrants | 70,848 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 96,436 immigrants | 83,410 immigrants | 109,461 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 171,249 immigrants | 157,788 immigrants | 184,710 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 395,457 immigrants | 313,165 immigrants | 477,749 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Panama
More population data for Panama
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.192 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.53 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.192 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1369 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,736 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.11 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4333 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Population density 79.6 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 267,694 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Panama?
- Total number of international immigrants in Panama was 477,749 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 477,749 immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 62,744 immigrants in 1990.
- How does Panama rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Panama ranks 83rd out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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