Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance in Panama

Panama: Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance was 54.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
54.6%
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
1st
of 27 countries
All-time high
58.1%
in 2016
All-time low
7.5%
in 2011
Years of data
14
2008–2023

Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance in Panama, 2008–2023

02040602008201520232008: 12.92009: 15.72010: 15.12011: 7.52012: 9.62013: 12.22014: 13.52015: 56.22016: 58.12017: 52.52018: 56.82019: 56.32021: 56.62023: 54.6

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

Panama recorded 54.6% for coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance in 2023.

The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 347.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance in Panama peaked at 58.1% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 7.5%, in 2011.

That places Panama 1st out of 27 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance in Panama, year by year

Annual values for Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance in Panama, 2008 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2008 12.9% —
2009 15.7% +21.5%
2010 15.1% -4.1%
2011 7.5% -49.9%
2012 9.6% +27.0%
2013 12.2% +27.1%
2014 13.5% +10.8%
2015 56.2% +316.3%
2016 58.1% +3.4%
2017 52.5% -9.6%
2018 56.8% +8.1%
2019 56.3% -0.9%
2021 56.6% +0.6%
2023 54.6% -3.6%

Panama compared with similar countries

  • Panama's 54.6% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 8.9%, 6.2× the median. (12 countries reporting)
  • Panama's 54.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is 13.5%, 4.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance 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.

YearChange FromTo
2015 +316.3% 13.5% 56.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 14.3% 12.9% 15.7% 2
2010s 33.8% 7.5% 58.1% 10
2020s 55.6% 54.6% 56.6% 2

Countries ranked near Panama

  1. 2 Chile 36.9% compare
  2. 3 Belarus 33.8% compare
  3. 4 Peru 28.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance in Panama?
Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance in Panama was 54.6% in 2023, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 58.1% in 2016.
What is the lowest coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 7.5% in 2011.
How does Panama rank for coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance?
Panama ranks 1st out of 27 countries with data for 2023.
Is coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is up 347.9%. 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 3rd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
27 places, 257 data points, 2005–2023
Last refreshed

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