Share of the population living in cities in Panama
Panama: Share of the population living in cities was 48.55 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Share of the population living in cities in Panama, 1950–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of the population living in cities in Panama is 48.55, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population living in cities in Panama peaked at 48.55 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 10.84, in 1950.
Panama ranks 63rd of 229 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.
Share of the population living in cities in Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 10.84 | — |
| 1955 | 12.07 | +11.3% |
| 1960 | 13.28 | +10.0% |
| 1965 | 14.45 | +8.8% |
| 1970 | 15.8 | +9.4% |
| 1975 | 16.38 | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 20.29 | +23.8% |
| 1985 | 21.28 | +4.9% |
| 1990 | 23.89 | +12.3% |
| 1995 | 32.62 | +36.5% |
| 2000 | 42.53 | +30.4% |
| 2005 | 42.74 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 43.61 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 46.07 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 48.55 | +5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 11.46 | 10.84 | 12.07 | 2 |
| 1960s | 13.87 | 13.28 | 14.45 | 2 |
| 1970s | 16.09 | 15.8 | 16.38 | 2 |
| 1980s | 20.78 | 20.29 | 21.28 | 2 |
| 1990s | 28.25 | 23.89 | 32.62 | 2 |
| 2000s | 42.64 | 42.53 | 42.74 | 2 |
| 2010s | 44.84 | 43.61 | 46.07 | 2 |
| 2020s | 48.55 | 48.55 | 48.55 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 60 Ghana 48.86 compare
- 61 South Africa 48.81 compare
- 62 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 48.66 compare
- 64 Bangladesh 47.63 compare
- 65 Russian Federation 47.58 compare
- 66 Sudan 47.56 compare
More population data for Panama
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.197 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.11 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -0.6135 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population living in cities in Panama?
- Share of the population living in cities in Panama was 48.55 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population living in cities recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 48.55 in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of the population living in cities recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.84 in 1950.
- How does Panama rank for share of the population living in cities?
- Panama ranks 63rd out of 229 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of the population living in cities rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.3%. 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 Share of the population living in cities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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