Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Other Social Assistance in Panama

Panama: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Other Social Assistance was 26.2% in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
26.2%
Change on year
down 8.9%
World rank
1st
of 27 countries
All-time high
28.8%
in 2021
All-time low
3.8%
in 2011
Years of data
14
2008–2023

Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Other Social Assistance in Panama, 2008–2023

01020302008201520232008: 4.6 preT2009: 4.7 preT2010: 5.2 preT2011: 3.8 preT2012: 4.6 preT2013: 5.4 preT2014: 5.6 preT2015: 16.1 preT2016: 17.3 preT2017: 18.6 preT2018: 25.2 preT2019: 24.3 preT2021: 28.8 preT2023: 26.2 preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.

Analysis

Panama recorded 26.2% for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - other social assistance in 2023.

That represents a change of down 8.9% on the previous year and up 388.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - other social assistance in Panama peaked at 28.8% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3.8%, 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.7% 4.6% 4.7% 2
2010s 12.6% 3.8% 25.2% 10
2020s 27.5% 26.2% 28.8% 2

Countries ranked near Panama

  1. 2 Belarus 20.7% compare
  2. 3 Ukraine 18.0% compare
  3. 4 Viet Nam 17.0% compare

See the full ranking of 27 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - other social assistance in Panama?
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - other social assistance in Panama was 26.2% in 2023, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - other social assistance recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 28.8% in 2021.
What is the lowest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - other social assistance recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 3.8% in 2011.
How does Panama rank for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - other social assistance?
Panama ranks 1st out of 27 countries with data for 2023.
Is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - other social assistance rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is up 388.2%. 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 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Other Social Assistance (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Other Social Assistance (preT)
Unit
preT
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)