Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Panama
Panama: Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum was 180.33 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
180.33 people per 100,000 inhabitants
Change on year
down 4.5%
World rank
36th
of 181 countries
All-time high
417.34 people per 100,000 inhabitants
in 2019
All-time low
1.73 people per 100,000 inhabitants
in 2001
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Panama, 2000–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people per 100,000 inhabitants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Panama is 180.33 people per 100,000 inhabitants, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 4.5% on the previous year and up 403.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Panama peaked at 417.34 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.73 people per 100,000 inhabitants, in 2001.
Panama ranks 36th of 181 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Panama, year by year
| Year | people per 100,000 inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.82 people per 100,000 inhabitants | — |
| 2001 | 1.73 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -38.8% |
| 2002 | 2.62 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +51.8% |
| 2003 | 2.98 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +13.7% |
| 2004 | 8 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +168.5% |
| 2005 | 12.86 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +60.8% |
| 2006 | 7.14 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -44.5% |
| 2007 | 15.24 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +113.5% |
| 2008 | 17.03 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +11.7% |
| 2009 | 21.83 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +28.2% |
| 2010 | 12.93 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -40.8% |
| 2011 | 21.17 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +63.8% |
| 2012 | 9.5 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -55.1% |
| 2013 | 16.31 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +71.8% |
| 2014 | 35.84 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +119.7% |
| 2015 | 73.96 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +106.4% |
| 2016 | 110.82 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +49.8% |
| 2017 | 177.84 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +60.5% |
| 2018 | 326.36 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +83.5% |
| 2019 | 417.34 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +27.9% |
| 2020 | 300.29 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -28.0% |
| 2021 | 267.64 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -10.9% |
| 2022 | 192.58 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -28.0% |
| 2023 | 188.82 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 180.33 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -4.5% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 180.33 people per 100,000 inhabitants is above the median for high income countries, which is 51.76 people per 100,000 inhabitants, 3.5× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Panama's 180.33 people per 100,000 inhabitants is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7.44 people per 100,000 inhabitants, 24.2× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.22 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 1.73 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 21.83 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2010s | 120.21 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 9.5 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 417.34 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2020s | 225.93 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 180.33 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 300.29 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 5 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 33 Niger 192.21 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 34 Switzerland 190.65 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 35 United Kingdom 180.48 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 37 Turkey 176.15 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 38 South Africa 156.72 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 39 Central African Republic 155.14 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
More reference data data for Panama
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1446 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.9793 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0285 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.9793 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4849 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2267 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1553 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Panama?
- Asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Panama was 180.33 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 417.34 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2019.
- What is the lowest asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.73 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2001.
- How does Panama rank for asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum?
- Panama ranks 36th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 403.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama data come from?
- The figures come from UNHCR (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection, but have not yet been granted asylum in the country. This data is given per 100,000 people living in the country of asylum.