Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Panama
Panama: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 375 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Panama, 1988–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin in Panama is 375, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 12.6% on the previous year and up 504.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Panama peaked at 677 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 29, in 2003.
Panama ranks 121st of 205 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 47 | — |
| 1989 | 365 | +676.6% |
| 1990 | 629 | +72.3% |
| 1991 | 640 | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 652 | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 677 | +3.8% |
| 1994 | 486 | -28.2% |
| 1995 | 158 | -67.5% |
| 1996 | 146 | -7.6% |
| 1997 | 123 | -15.8% |
| 1998 | 86 | -30.1% |
| 1999 | 73 | -15.1% |
| 2000 | 70 | -4.1% |
| 2001 | 36 | -48.6% |
| 2002 | 44 | +22.2% |
| 2003 | 29 | -34.1% |
| 2004 | 38 | +31.0% |
| 2005 | 41 | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 72 | +75.6% |
| 2007 | 105 | +45.8% |
| 2008 | 106 | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 102 | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 94 | -7.8% |
| 2011 | 98 | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 107 | +9.2% |
| 2013 | 99 | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 83 | -16.2% |
| 2015 | 62 | -25.3% |
| 2016 | 33 | -46.8% |
| 2017 | 36 | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 44 | +22.2% |
| 2019 | 45 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 70 | +55.6% |
| 2021 | 118 | +68.6% |
| 2022 | 140 | +18.6% |
| 2023 | 233 | +66.4% |
| 2024 | 333 | +42.9% |
| 2025 | 375 | +12.6% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 375 is above the median for high income countries, which is 111, 3.4× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Panama's 375 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 559, 67% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Panama changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +676.6% | 47 | 365 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 206 | 47 | 365 | 2 |
| 1990s | 367 | 73 | 677 | 10 |
| 2000s | 64.3 | 29 | 106 | 10 |
| 2010s | 70.1 | 33 | 107 | 10 |
| 2020s | 211.5 | 70 | 375 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 118 United Kingdom 517 compare
- 119 Equatorial Guinea 424 compare
- 120 Botswana 384 compare
- 122 Costa Rica 367 compare
- 123 Canada 360 compare
- 124 Zambia 346 compare
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)
- Population growth rate -0.197 (2100)
- Population density 79.6 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 267,694 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Panama?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Panama was 375 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 677 in 1993.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 29 in 2003.
- How does Panama rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Panama ranks 121st out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 504.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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