Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Other Social Assistance in Panama

Panama: Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Other Social Assistance was 70.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
70.0%
Change on year
up 4.3%
World rank
1st
of 24 countries
All-time high
73.1%
in 2018
All-time low
7.9%
in 2011
Years of data
14
2008–2023

Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Other Social Assistance in Panama, 2008–2023

0204060802008201520232008: 13.42009: 14.72010: 12.72011: 7.92012: 8.22013: 11.42014: 12.62015: 70.72016: 72.32017: 68.52018: 73.12019: 70.62021: 67.12023: 70

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

The most recent figure for coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - other social assistance in Panama is 70.0%, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 4.3% on the previous year and up 514.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - other social assistance in Panama peaked at 73.1% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 7.9%, in 2011.

Panama ranks 1st of 24 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Other Social Assistance in Panama, year by year

Annual values for Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Other Social Assistance -urban in Panama, 2008 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2008 13.4%
2009 14.7% +10.3%
2010 12.7% -13.9%
2011 7.9% -37.7%
2012 8.2% +4.1%
2013 11.4% +38.8%
2014 12.6% +10.7%
2015 70.7% +460.4%
2016 72.3% +2.2%
2017 68.5% -5.3%
2018 73.1% +6.8%
2019 70.6% -3.4%
2021 67.1% -5.0%
2023 70.0% +4.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 14.0% 13.4% 14.7% 2
2010s 40.8% 7.9% 73.1% 10
2020s 68.6% 67.1% 70.0% 2

Countries ranked near Panama

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  3. 4 Russian Federation 34.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - other social assistance in Panama?
Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - other social assistance in Panama was 70.0% in 2023, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - other social assistance recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 73.1% in 2018.
What is the lowest coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - other social assistance recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 7.9% in 2011.
How does Panama rank for coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - other social assistance?
Panama ranks 1st out of 24 countries with data for 2023.
Is coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - other social assistance rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is up 514.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Panama data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Other Social Assistance -urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Other Social Assistance -urban
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
24 places, 227 data points, 2005–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population participating in Other Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)