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World dashboard / Panama

Latin America & Caribbean · UN member

PanamaPANA healthier future.

Panama’s health dashboard connects the latest available evidence with a shared horizon: zero suicide, zero needless suffering, zero poverty, and longer healthy lives.

North-star health score · v27.7 / 100

10/12 core measures · 2019–2024

Life expectancy79.8

Years · 2024

Healthy life expectancy67.3

Years · 2023

Indicator coverage49 / 52

Dated numerical series · 0 source-context notes.

Inspect Panama’s score components

Version 2 is a deliberately demanding editorial measure of distance to the north stars, not an official WHO/UN index or the percentage of people who are healthy. Strong services cannot cancel out ongoing suicide, health loss, or extreme poverty. At least 9 of 12 core measures and all three recent zero-harm inputs are required. Missing inputs suppress the final score, rather than implying success. Health loss is a proxy broader than avoidable suffering; the $3.00/day measure covers extreme poverty, not every form of deprivation. Lower scores under this new method are a recalibration, not evidence of deterioration.

MeasureYearValueFoundation component score
Life expectancy202479.874.4
Under-five mortality202415.384.7
Maternal mortality20233792.6
Suicide mortality20213.386.8
Premature chronic-disease mortality202110.968.9
Tuberculosis incidence20246387.4
Child stunting201915.968.2
Essential health-service coverage20238282
DTP immunization20247272
Fine-particle air pollution202315.181.6
Zero suicide

3.97 deaths per 100,000 people · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.557
Zero needless suffering

0.257 DALYs per person; health-loss proxy · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.28
Zero poverty

3.1 % below $3.00/day (2021 PPP); extreme-poverty proxy · 2024

Score multiplier ×0.617

A deliberately demanding measure of distance to the goals. Version 2 changes the method, not the underlying observations. Health loss is not all needless suffering; the poverty input measures extreme poverty. See the formula and limits ↗

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The human stakes

More life.
Less suffering.

Choose a reduction in the measured annual burden. This is a transparent scenario, not a forecast that completing a checklist will deliver it.

0%50%100% theoretical ceiling
Annual deaths avoided5.4K

Of 21.7K deaths in the covered population.

Years of life restored152.7K

Years lost to premature mortality (YLL).

Health loss diminished133.8K

Disability-weighted years (YLD), a health-loss measure.

Healthy life-years reclaimed286.5K

YLL + YLD = DALYs. 3.6K equivalent 80-year healthy lifetimes.

Panama · 2023

WHO modeled all-cause estimates; same release and reference year. These four measures overlap and must not be added. DALYs quantify health loss, not every form of suffering. An equivalent lifetime is a unit conversion, not a person saved. All-cause deaths include deaths that cannot currently be prevented; 100% is an arithmetic ceiling.

See the calculation and its limits ↗

Panama · the evidence

The trends.
The north stars.

Mint traces measured observations. Gold marks numerical goals. Lines connect available observations, which can be years apart. Non-numerical goals are explained in each card. Historical figures, model caveats and source-backed status notes stay visible. A gap is an invitation to improve measurement.

52 indicators

outcomes2024

Life expectancy

79.8 years
92.271.3GOAL 9020002024
North star

90 years of life, with health and dignity

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected lifespan at birth under the year’s mortality patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Period measure, not a prediction for an individual. National averages conceal inequalities.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.LE00.IN ↗

Life expectancy observations for Panama
Yearyears
202479.8
202379.6
202279.3
202177
202076.3
201978.5
201878.3
201777.9
201677.8
201577.6
201477.4
201377.1
201276.9
201176.7
201076.4
200976.2
200875.9
200775.7
200675.4
200575.2
200474.8
200374.6
200274.2
200173.8
200073.4
burden2023

Healthy life expectancy

67.3 years
8262.9GOAL 8020002023
North star

80 years lived in full health

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected years lived in full health at birth under current mortality and morbidity patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled HALE estimates incorporate severity weights. This is not a measure of happiness or all suffering.

World Health Organization · WHOSIS_000002 ↗

Healthy life expectancy observations for Panama
Yearyears
202367.3
202266.6
202165.5
202065.7
201967.4
201867.1
201766.9
201666.8
201566.7
201466.4
201366.4
201266.2
201166.2
201065.9
200966
200865.9
200765.9
200665.7
200565.6
200465.6
200365.3
200265.3
200165.1
200064.9
outcomes2024

Under-five mortality

15.3 per 1,000 live births
290GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero preventable child deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 25 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Probability of dying before age five, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled UN inter-agency estimate. Infant and neonatal deaths are included; never add these counts.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.MORT ↗

Under-five mortality observations for Panama
Yearper 1,000 live births
202415.3
202315.1
202215.1
202115.2
202015.5
201915.9
201816.3
201716.7
201617
201517.1
201417.3
201317.5
201217.9
201118.3
201018.7
200919.2
200819.8
200720.5
200621.2
200521.9
200422.6
200323.4
200224.2
200125
200025.7
outcomes2024

Infant mortality

12 per 1,000 live births
23.20GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero preventable infant deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying before age one, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of under-five mortality; not additive with child or neonatal deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.IMRT.IN ↗

Infant mortality observations for Panama
Yearper 1,000 live births
202412
202311.9
202211.9
202112
202012.2
201912.6
201812.9
201713.3
201613.5
201513.6
201413.8
201314
201214.2
201114.5
201014.9
200915.3
200815.8
200716.3
200616.9
200517.4
200418
200318.7
200219.3
200119.9
200020.5
outcomes2024

Neonatal mortality

5.3 per 1,000 live births
14.10GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero preventable newborn deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 12 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Deaths in the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of infant and under-five mortality; these are overlapping categories.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NMRT ↗

Neonatal mortality observations for Panama
Yearper 1,000 live births
20245.3
20236.1
20227
20217.4
20207.6
20197.6
20187.5
20177.4
20167.3
20157.3
20147.3
20137.5
20127.7
20118
20108.3
20098.6
20089
20079.4
20069.8
200510.2
200410.7
200311.1
200211.6
200112
200012.5
outcomes2023

Maternal mortality

37 per 100,000 live births
83.60GOAL 020002023
North star

Zero preventable maternal deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030 global ratio: below 70 · Interim target ↗

Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled estimate with uncertainty. The denominator is births, not total population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.MMRT ↗

Maternal mortality observations for Panama
Yearper 100,000 live births
202337
202240
202159
202074
201941
201843
201747
201647
201548
201449
201352
201253
201155
201056
200955
200855
200755
200656
200557
200457
200358
200259
200162
200064
outcomes2021

Suicide mortality

3.3 per 100,000 people
6.40GOAL 020002021
North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled crude rate, not age-standardized. Reporting and classification differ; lower reported rates can reflect undercounting.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SUIC.P5 ↗

Suicide mortality observations for Panama
Yearper 100,000 people
20213.3
20202.5
20192.6
20182.9
20173
20163.1
20152.8
20144.1
20133.4
20123.6
20113.9
20103.9
20094.8
20085.2
20074.8
20065.5
20054.8
20045.5
20035.7
20024.9
20015
20004.7
outcomes2019

Road-traffic mortality

13.9 per 100,000 people
18.10GOAL 020002019
North star

Zero deaths and serious injuries on the roads

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated annual deaths from road-traffic injuries per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Population-based WHO rate, not deaths per distance travelled.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.TRAF.P5 ↗

Road-traffic mortality observations for Panama
Yearper 100,000 people
201913.9
201813.9
201713.4
201614.2
201514.2
201414.2
201312.9
201214.1
201114
201013.2
200913.6
200815.4
200714.7
200616
200513.8
200413.9
200315.4
200215.7
200115.4
200015.4
outcomes2023

Intentional homicide

11.7 per 100,000 people
19.60GOAL 020002023
North star

Zero intentional homicides

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 people.

Source, limitations & data

UNODC-based estimates. Reporting and conflict-death definitions vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · VC.IHR.PSRC.P5 ↗

Intentional homicide observations for Panama
Yearper 100,000 people
202311.7
202211.3
202112.7
202011.6
201911.3
20189.6
20179.2
201610.1
201511.9
201415.5
201317.3
201216.9
201114.9
201012.7
200915.8
200814.1
20078.1
20066.5
200511
20049.5
200310.6
200212
200110
20009.9
outcomes2021

Premature chronic-disease mortality

10.9 % probability ages 30–70
14.40GOAL 020002021
North star

End avoidable premature deaths from major chronic diseases

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying between ages 30 and 70 from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease.

Source, limitations & data

Not a death rate or all chronic diseases. Cannot multiply by population to produce annual deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NCOM.ZS ↗

Premature chronic-disease mortality observations for Panama
Year% probability ages 30–70
202110.9
202010.1
201911.1
201811.1
201711.2
201610.9
201511.5
201411.7
201311.6
201211.9
201111.6
201011.5
200911.7
200811.6
200711.7
200612.3
200512.3
200412.5
200312.6
200212.7
200112.4
200012.7
burden2023

Healthy life-years lost

1,145,906 healthy life-years
1.4M0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

DALYs combine years lost to premature mortality and severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss.

Source, limitations & data

DALY = YLL + YLD. A burden baseline, not proof that all loss can be avoided; not an estimate of all human suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Healthy life-years lost observations for Panama
Yearhealthy life-years
20231,145,906
20221,163,332
20211,222,497
20201,197,886
20191,056,719
20151,002,435
2010932,350
2000786,017
burden2023

Life-years lost to premature death

610,760 life-years
792.6K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO years of life lost (YLL) relative to its reference life table.

Source, limitations & data

Different from number of people dying; one death can account for many life-years.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Life-years lost to premature death observations for Panama
Yearlife-years
2023610,760
2022633,716
2021701,391
2020696,566
2019589,678
2015575,561
2010557,039
2000494,885
burden2023

Years of nonfatal health loss

535,146 healthy life-years
604.7K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Severity-weighted years lived with disease or disability (YLD), adjusted for comorbidity by the source.

Source, limitations & data

A health-loss proxy, not a valuation of people with disabilities or a direct measure of distress, poverty, or all suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Years of nonfatal health loss observations for Panama
Yearhealthy life-years
2023535,146
2022529,616
2021521,106
2020501,319
2019467,041
2015426,874
2010375,311
2000291,132
outcomes2023

All-cause deaths

21,689 deaths
26.3K11.1K20002023
North star

Prevent avoidable deaths and extend healthy life

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

WHO estimated all-cause deaths in the reference year.

Source, limitations & data

Deaths are a baseline; no programme can be assumed to eliminate all mortality.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

All-cause deaths observations for Panama
Yeardeaths
202321,689
202222,920
202124,758
202023,529
201919,880
201518,283
201016,662
200012,712
outcomes2023

Suicide deaths

177 deaths
220.10GOAL 020002023
North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO estimated deaths from intentional self-harm, both sexes and all ages.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled cause-specific estimate; reporting and classification can undercount suicide. Included in all-cause deaths; never add it again.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Suicide deaths observations for Panama
Yeardeaths
2023177
2022155
2021195
2020152
2019148
2015135
2010169
2000167
burden2023

Depressive-disorder health loss

25,846 healthy life-years
29.2K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from depressive disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts or direct distress. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Depressive-disorder health loss observations for Panama
Yearhealthy life-years
202325,846
202224,115
202124,063
202024,233
201917,108
201515,602
201014,048
200011,967
burden2023

Anxiety-disorder health loss

28,183 healthy life-years
31.8K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from anxiety disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Anxiety-disorder health loss observations for Panama
Yearhealthy life-years
202328,183
202223,954
202122,364
202021,968
201917,619
201515,389
201012,717
20009,986
burden2023

Alcohol-disorder health loss

7,888 healthy life-years
8.9K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from alcohol use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD. Alcohol-related injuries and other disease burdens sit in other categories; included in total YLD.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Alcohol-disorder health loss observations for Panama
Yearhealthy life-years
20237,888
20227,638
20217,429
20207,260
20197,242
20157,397
20106,604
20005,461
burden2023

Drug-disorder health loss

3,066 healthy life-years
3.5K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from drug use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not overdose deaths. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Drug-disorder health loss observations for Panama
Yearhealthy life-years
20233,066
20223,056
20212,976
20202,912
20192,897
20152,921
20102,741
20002,282
disease2024

Tuberculosis incidence

63 per 100,000 people
111.90GOAL 020002024
North star

End tuberculosis

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new and relapsed tuberculosis cases per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled incidence includes uncertainty; not the number of reported diagnoses.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.TBS.INCD ↗

Tuberculosis incidence observations for Panama
Yearper 100,000 people
202463
202361
202249
202143
202034
201939
201854
201761
201661
201558
201452
201354
201258
201164
201062
200964
200871
200772
200676
200579
200486
200385
200287
200199
200071
disease2024

New HIV infections

0.63 per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
0.780GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero new HIV infections

Unified Nations aspirational north star

New HIV infections among uninfected adults ages 15–49.

Source, limitations & data

Denominator is uninfected adults in this age group, not the whole population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.HIV.INCD.ZS ↗

New HIV infections observations for Panama
Yearper 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
20240.6
20230.6
20220.6
20210.6
20200.6
20190.6
20180.6
20170.6
20160.6
20150.6
20140.6
20130.6
20120.6
20110.6
20100.6
20090.6
20080.6
20070.6
20060.7
20050.7
20040.7
20030.7
20020.7
20010.7
20000.7
disease2024

Malaria incidence

3.5 per 1,000 at risk
40GOAL 020002024
North star

End malaria

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk.

Source, limitations & data

At-risk population differs from total population. No observation is not zero or proof of elimination.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MLR.INCD.P3 ↗

Malaria incidence observations for Panama
Yearper 1,000 at risk
20243.5
20233.2
20221.6
20211.4
20200.7
20190.7
20180.3
20170.3
20160.3
20150.2
20140.4
20130.3
20120.4
20110.2
20100.2
20090.3
20080.3
20070.6
20060.8
20051.7
20042.5
20032.2
20021.1
20010.5
20000.5
disease2024

Diabetes prevalence

11.1 % ages 20–79
11.39.220112024
North star

Prevent avoidable diabetes and support everyone living with it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of adults ages 20–79 living with diabetes.

Source, limitations & data

A modeled prevalence estimate; diagnosis, treatment, and control matter alongside prevention.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.DIAB.ZS ↗

Diabetes prevalence observations for Panama
Year% ages 20–79
202411.1
20119.4
disease2024

Tobacco use

4.8 % adults 15+
150GOAL 020002024
North star

A tobacco-free future

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use in adults.

Source, limitations & data

Includes smoked and smokeless tobacco as defined by the source; a modeled estimate.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.PRV.SMOK ↗

Tobacco use observations for Panama
Year% adults 15+
20244.8
20235
20225.3
20205.7
20157.1
20108.7
20079.8
200510.8
200013.3
disease2020

Alcohol consumption

4.7 litres pure alcohol per adult 15+
6.94.420002020
North star

Minimize alcohol-related harm

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Annual total alcohol consumption per person age 15+.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled/projected estimate includes recorded and estimated unrecorded consumption, adjusted for tourism; not a measure of distribution or dependence.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.ALC.PCAP.LI ↗

Alcohol consumption observations for Panama
Yearlitres pure alcohol per adult 15+
20204.7
20196.6
20186.6
20176.6
20166.6
20156.6
20146.7
20136.6
20126.6
20116.5
20106.5
20096.4
20086.2
20075.9
20065.5
20055.4
20045.3
20035.4
20025.3
20015.4
20005.4
disease2019

Child stunting

15.9 % children under 5
26.80GOAL 020032019
North star

Zero child stunting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low height for age relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Survey and modeled series vary; reflects cumulative deprivation, not every cause of poor nutrition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.STNT.ZS ↗

Child stunting observations for Panama
Year% children under 5
201915.9
200819
200323.7
disease2019

Child wasting

1.1 % children under 5
1.80GOAL 020032019
North star

Zero child wasting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low weight for height relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse household surveys; a national observation can miss local or seasonal emergencies.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.WAST.ZS ↗

Child wasting observations for Panama
Year% children under 5
20191.1
20081.2
20031.6
disease2023

Undernourishment

5.7 % of population
26.20GOAL 020012023
North star

Zero hunger

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with insufficient dietary energy intake.

Source, limitations & data

FAO modeled estimate; values below 2.5% may be censored in source presentation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SN.ITK.DEFC.ZS ↗

Undernourishment observations for Panama
Year% of population
20235.7
20225.8
20215.3
20204.8
20194.5
20185
20175.8
20166.7
20157
20147.1
20137.1
20127.3
20117.9
20108.9
200910.1
200811.2
200712.3
200613.5
200514.8
200416.2
200317.4
200219.4
200123.2
care2023

Essential health-service coverage

82 index 0–100
103.966.1GOAL 10020002023
North star

Universal access to essential health services

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Universal health coverage service coverage index across essential health services.

Source, limitations & data

A tracer-service index, not a claim that every person receives care or financial protection.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH_UHC_SCI ↗

Essential health-service coverage observations for Panama
Yearindex 0–100
202382
202282
202183
202082
201981
201880
201780
201679
201578
201478
201378
201278
201176
201073
200973
200873
200773
200673
200572
200472
200372
200271
200170
200070
care2024

DTP immunization

72 % children ages 12–23 months
103.867.2GOAL 10020002024
North star

Every child protected by routine vaccination

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving three doses of DTP vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

Coverage does not measure every vaccine, timeliness, or equitable access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.IDPT ↗

DTP immunization observations for Panama
Year% children ages 12–23 months
202472
202371
202282
202187
202074
201988
201888
201781
201686
201573
201480
201380
201285
201187
201094
200985
200886
200785
200688
200592
200495
200398
200299
200199
200098
care2024

Measles immunization

93 % children ages 12–23 months
102.677.4GOAL 10020002024
North star

Every child protected against measles

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving a measles vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

One vaccine-dose indicator, not proof of community immunity or complete schedules.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.MEAS ↗

Measles immunization observations for Panama
Year% children ages 12–23 months
202493
202388
202287
202192
202080
201997
201898
201798
201695
201593
201490
201392
201298
201197
201097
200996
200896
200795
200695
200599
200497
200395
200295
200195
200097
care2019

Skilled birth attendance

95 % of births
101.587.1GOAL 10020002019
North star

Every birth supported by skilled, respectful care

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Births attended by skilled health personnel.

Source, limitations & data

Presence of a skilled attendant does not establish quality, emergency access, or respectful care.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.BRTC.ZS ↗

Skilled birth attendance observations for Panama
Year% of births
201995
201892.9
201794.2
201694.6
201596.3
201493.9
201391.4
201294.3
201193.5
201092.7
200988.6
200891.8
200791.5
200691
200591.1
200491.3
200392.5
200294.2
200192.1
200090.5
care2024

Adolescent birth rate

55.9 births per 1,000 women ages 15–19
97.65120002024
North star

Prevent unintended adolescent pregnancy and support young parents

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Births per 1,000 women ages 15–19.

Source, limitations & data

Births alone do not establish intention or agency; reproductive choice and access to care matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.ADO.TFRT ↗

Adolescent birth rate observations for Panama
Yearbirths per 1,000 women ages 15–19
202455.9
202357.3
202257.8
202158
202062.6
201969.3
201875.1
201779.1
201682.5
201586.6
201490.2
201392
201292.1
201192
201090.9
200991.3
200890
200788.3
200687.6
200588.5
200491.7
200389.5
200289.5
200192.8
200091.9
care2023

Current health expenditure

8.3 % of GDP
10.75.720002023
North star

Affordable, effective care with fair financial protection

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Current health expenditure as a share of GDP.

Source, limitations & data

More spending is not automatically better outcomes; excludes capital expenditure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS ↗

Current health expenditure observations for Panama
Year% of GDP
20238.3
20229
20219.1
202010.2
20198.1
20187.6
20177.2
20167.1
20156.9
20146.9
20136.5
20126.5
20116.8
20107.2
20097
20086.8
20077.4
20066.5
20056.2
20047.1
20036.7
20027.1
20016.9
20007
care2023

Out-of-pocket health costs

40.5 % of health expenditure
42.427.720002023
North star

No one pushed into hardship by the cost of care

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Out-of-pocket spending as a share of current health expenditure.

Source, limitations & data

Not the share of household income spent on health, and not a direct catastrophic-spending measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.OOPC.CH.ZS ↗

Out-of-pocket health costs observations for Panama
Year% of health expenditure
202340.5
202240.9
202137.3
202039.6
201937.6
201835.7
201731.9
201632.7
201533
201431.8
201332.3
201234.8
201134.2
201031.4
200929.7
200829.2
200730
200633.3
200535.8
200432.4
200333.1
200232.6
200131.9
200030.7
care2022

Physician availability

1.6 per 1,000 people
1.81.220012022
North star

Timely access to qualified health professionals

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Number of physicians per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Counts can combine practicing or registered staff depending on country; distribution and quality matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS ↗

Physician availability observations for Panama
Yearper 1,000 people
20221.6
20211.7
20201.6
20191.6
20181.6
20171.6
20161.6
20151.6
20141.6
20131.6
20121.6
20111.5
20101.4
20091.3
20081.4
20071.3
20061.4
20051.4
20041.3
20031.3
20021.3
20011.3
care2022

Nurses & midwives

3.3 per 1,000 people
4.10.89820012022
North star

Adequate nursing and midwifery care everywhere

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Nursing and midwifery personnel per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Country reporting and occupational coverage differ; national density conceals shortages.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.NUMW.P3 ↗

Nurses & midwives observations for Panama
Yearper 1,000 people
20223.3
20213.8
20203.5
20193.2
20183.1
20173.1
20163
20152.8
20143
20132.9
20112.3
20101.2
20062
20052
20042
20032.2
20021.9
20011.9
environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed drinking water

— % of population
○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe drinking water for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using drinking water that is on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Missing safely managed data must not be substituted silently with basic access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.H2O.SMDW.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed drinking water observations for Panama
Year% of population
environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed sanitation

— % of population
○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe sanitation for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using improved, unshared sanitation with safe disposal or treatment of excreta.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Basic sanitation is a separate, less stringent measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SMSS.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed sanitation observations for Panama
Year% of population
environmentDATA GAP

Handwashing facilities

— % of population
○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Soap, water, and hygiene access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with a handwashing facility with soap and water at home.

Source, limitations & data

Limited survey coverage; presence does not establish consistent use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.HYGN.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Handwashing facilities observations for Panama
Year% of population
environment2023

Fine-particle air pollution

15.1 µg/m³
21.33.1GOAL 520002023
North star

WHO guideline: annual PM2.5 at most 5 µg/m³

WHO air-quality guideline · Target source ↗

Population-weighted annual mean exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

Source, limitations & data

Modeled national exposure. Local hotspots and personal exposure differ.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 ↗

Fine-particle air pollution observations for Panama
Yearµg/m³
202315.1
202215.2
202114.8
202015.2
201915.3
201814.8
201714.8
201615.6
201517
201416
201315.4
201216
201115.2
201015.6
200915.5
200815.2
200715
200616
200517.6
200417.3
200319.3
200217.8
200117.9
200019.4
environment2023

Clean cooking access

100 % of population
106.393.4GOAL 10020002023
North star

Clean cooking without harmful household smoke

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking.

Source, limitations & data

Primary reliance as defined by WHO; access does not guarantee affordability or exclusive use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.CFT.ACCS.ZS ↗

Clean cooking access observations for Panama
Year% of population
2023100
2022100
2021100
2020100
2019100
2018100
2017100
2016100
2015100
2014100
2013100
2012100
2011100
2010100
2009100
2008100
2007100
2006100
2005100
2004100
2003100
2002100
2001100
2000100
environment2024

Electricity access

96 % of population
102.479GOAL 10020002024
North star

Reliable, affordable electricity for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with access to electricity.

Source, limitations & data

Connection alone does not measure reliability, affordability or clean generation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS ↗

Electricity access observations for Panama
Year% of population
202496
202397
202295
202195.3
202095.3
201993.9
201893.8
201793.7
201692.4
201591.6
201490.8
201389.1
201289.3
201188.6
201086.8
200987
200886.3
200785.5
200684.8
200584.1
200483.4
200387.8
200282.1
200181.5
200081.4
opportunity2024

Extreme poverty

3.1 % of population
23.50GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero extreme poverty

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People living on less than $3.00 a day at 2021 purchasing-power-parity prices.

Source, limitations & data

Survey-based; line and PPP base change across releases. The source metadata gives the exact current definition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.DDAY ↗

Extreme poverty observations for Panama
Year% of population
20243.1
20233.7
20213.3
20192.9
20183.7
20174.3
20164.8
20154.8
20146.4
20135.9
20127.4
20116.1
20107.7
20096.6
20089
200713
200615.7
200514.5
200415.5
200316.8
200217.2
200120.8
200016.3
opportunity2025

Unemployment

8.4 % of labor force
16.12.220002025
North star

Decent work for everyone who wants it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

People without work who are available and seeking work; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Excludes people outside the labor force and does not establish job quality.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS ↗

Unemployment observations for Panama
Year% of labor force
20258.4
20248.5
20236.5
20228.1
202110.2
202014.7
20196.3
20185.2
20175.3
20164.7
20154.3
20144.4
20133.7
20123.7
20114
20105.8
20095.9
20085.6
20075.7
20065.8
20056
20046.1
20036.3
20026.3
20016.3
20006.2
opportunity2025

Employment-to-population ratio

60.8 % ages 15+
65.255.420002025
North star

Dignified, fairly paid work and genuine choice

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of people age 15+ who are employed; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Age structure, education and unpaid care affect the rate. 100% employment is not an appropriate universal goal.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS ↗

Employment-to-population ratio observations for Panama
Year% ages 15+
202560.8
202460.7
202360.9
202261
202156.4
202056.7
201964.2
201864.1
201762.4
201663.1
201562.8
201462.8
201363.3
201262.6
201160.5
201061.1
200959.8
200862
200760.5
200660
200560.7
200460.5
200359.8
200259.6
200159.3
200059.1
opportunity2025

Income per person

37,516 international dollars, constant 2021 PPP
40.5K11.4K20002025
North star

Shared prosperity within ecological limits

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power and inflation.

Source, limitations & data

Not household income, wealth or wellbeing; the current PPP base is specified in source metadata.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD ↗

Income per person observations for Panama
Yearinternational dollars, constant 2021 PPP
202537,516
202436,395
202335,873
202233,915
202130,933
202026,882
201933,164
201832,681
201731,980
201630,765
201529,933
201428,932
201328,135
201226,927
201124,999
201022,739
200921,823
200821,868
200720,209
200618,190
200516,868
200415,875
200314,958
200214,507
200114,428
200014,573
opportunity2024

Income inequality

49.7 Gini index 0–100
57.747.920002024
North star

Fair opportunity and less harmful inequality

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Distribution of income or consumption within a country.

Source, limitations & data

Income and consumption surveys are not interchangeable; sparse survey years are shown honestly.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.GINI ↗

Income inequality observations for Panama
YearGini index 0–100
202449.7
202348.9
202150.9
201949.8
201849.2
201749.9
201650.4
201550.8
201450.5
201351.5
201251.7
201151.3
201051.6
200951.8
200852.7
200752.7
200654.6
200553.8
200454.8
200355.6
200256.1
200156.7
200056.6
opportunity2024

Primary-school completion

96.2 % of relevant age group
103.184.9GOAL 10020002024
North star

Every child completes quality primary education

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Completion rate for primary education.

Source, limitations & data

Gross enrollment-based ratios can exceed 100%; completion does not directly measure learning.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS ↗

Primary-school completion observations for Panama
Year% of relevant age group
202496.2
202393.3
202293.1
202195.2
202087.5
201986.8
201790.3
201496.7
201399.8
2012101.2
201199.4
201095.2
200999.3
200899.1
200795.5
200690.8
200592.7
200492.8
200291.4
200191.3
200091.5
opportunity2024

Adult literacy

96.2 % adults 15+
101.190.8GOAL 10020002024
North star

Literacy for every adult

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Adults who can read and write a short simple statement about everyday life.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse census or survey observations; national definitions and self-report can vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.ADT.LITR.ZS ↗

Adult literacy observations for Panama
Year% adults 15+
202496.2
202396.1
202196.2
201995.7
201895.4
201094.1
200091.9
opportunity2024

Internet use

72.8 % of population
112.10GOAL 10020002024
North star

Meaningful digital access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using the internet.

Source, limitations & data

Access does not establish affordability, safety, speed or digital literacy.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · IT.NET.USER.ZS ↗

Internet use observations for Panama
Year% of population
202472.8
202368.5
202267.3
202166
202064.8
201963.6
201861.8
201760
201654
201551.2
201444.9
201344
201240.3
201142.7
201040.1
200939.1
200833.8
200722.3
200617.3
200511.5
200411.1
200310
20028.5
20017.3
20006.6
opportunity2019

Birth registration

96.7 % children under 5
100.695GOAL 10020132019
North star

Every child counted and legally recognized

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five whose births have been registered with a civil authority.

Source, limitations & data

Survey or administrative coverage may differ; registration does not establish complete vital statistics.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.REG.BRTH.ZS ↗

Birth registration observations for Panama
Year% children under 5
201996.7
201395.6

A starting agenda for Panama

Turn the goals
into work.

This is a public-health agenda to adapt with local communities and professionals. Completion alone does not establish a quantified effect.

Prevent avoidable deaths

Protect life at every stage.

  • Expand timely, respectful maternal and newborn care.
  • Close gaps in routine vaccination and disease prevention.
  • Strengthen suicide prevention, mental-health care, and follow-up.
  • Reduce road injuries, violence, and avoidable chronic-disease deaths.
WHO suicide-prevention evidence ↗
Reduce health loss

Make effective care reachable.

  • Improve access to primary care and essential medicines.
  • Detect and treat disease earlier.
  • Provide rehabilitation, pain relief, and disability support.
  • Protect households from harmful health-care costs.
WHO universal health coverage ↗
Build healthy conditions

Support the foundations of life.

  • Deliver safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and clean cooking.
  • Reduce harmful air pollution and child malnutrition.
  • Expand quality education, decent work, and social protection.
  • Publish results and identify who is still being left behind.
International development goals ↗

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