Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - Other Social Assistance in Panama

Panama: Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - Other Social Assistance was 86.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
86.6%
Change on year
up 8.4%
World rank
1st
of 27 countries
All-time high
87.2%
in 2018
All-time low
10.8%
in 2011
Years of data
14
2008–2023

Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - Other Social Assistance in Panama, 2008–2023

204060802008201520232008: 18.5 preT2009: 13.5 preT2010: 17.6 preT2011: 10.8 preT2012: 11.4 preT2013: 13.8 preT2014: 15.5 preT2015: 82.2 preT2016: 82.3 preT2017: 80.4 preT2018: 87.2 preT2019: 81.3 preT2021: 79.9 preT2023: 86.6 preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.

Analysis

Panama recorded 86.6% for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - other social assistance in 2023.

That represents a change of up 8.4% on the previous year and up 525.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - other social assistance in Panama peaked at 87.2% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 10.8%, 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 16.0% 13.5% 18.5% 2
2010s 48.3% 10.8% 87.2% 10
2020s 83.2% 79.9% 86.6% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - other social assistance in Panama?
Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - other social assistance in Panama was 86.6% in 2023, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - other social assistance recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 87.2% in 2018.
What is the lowest coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - other social assistance recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 10.8% in 2011.
How does Panama rank for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - other social assistance?
Panama ranks 1st out of 27 countries with data for 2023.
Is coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - other social assistance rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is up 525.5%. 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 extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - Other Social Assistance (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - Other Social Assistance (preT)
Unit
preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
27 places, 256 data points, 2005–2023
Last refreshed

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