Adoption of communication technologies in Panama
Panama: Adoption of communication technologies was 774,060 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
774,060
Change on year
down 8.2%
World rank
71st
of 212 countries
All-time high
876,308
in 2021
All-time low
110,700
in 1978
Years of data
46
1978–2023
Adoption of communication technologies in Panama, 1978–2023
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, adoption of communication technologies in Panama stood at 774,060.
That represents a change of down 8.2% on the previous year and up 34.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Panama peaked at 876,308 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 110,700, in 1978.
Panama ranks 71st of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adoption of communication technologies in Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 110,700 | — |
| 1979 | 120,500 | +8.9% |
| 1980 | 126,700 | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 136,830 | +8.0% |
| 1982 | 145,772 | +6.5% |
| 1983 | 150,005 | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 157,237 | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 168,078 | +6.9% |
| 1986 | 176,654 | +5.1% |
| 1987 | 192,700 | +9.1% |
| 1988 | 197,452 | +2.5% |
| 1989 | 201,044 | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 216,026 | +7.5% |
| 1991 | 229,389 | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 242,692 | +5.8% |
| 1993 | 261,447 | +7.7% |
| 1994 | 287,317 | +9.9% |
| 1995 | 303,950 | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 325,284 | +7.0% |
| 1997 | 365,733 | +12.4% |
| 1998 | 418,756 | +14.5% |
| 1999 | 462,476 | +10.4% |
| 2000 | 429,135 | -7.2% |
| 2001 | 381,912 | -11.0% |
| 2002 | 386,904 | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 381,421 | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 424,811 | +11.4% |
| 2005 | 470,453 | +10.7% |
| 2006 | 488,308 | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 495,250 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 523,999 | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 536,356 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 539,317 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 560,184 | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 569,880 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 577,028 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 588,397 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 620,436 | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 652,816 | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 662,588 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 728,379 | +9.9% |
| 2019 | 649,156 | -10.9% |
| 2020 | 808,914 | +24.6% |
| 2021 | 876,308 | +8.3% |
| 2022 | 843,052 | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 774,060 | -8.2% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 774,060 is above the median for high income countries, which is 445,236, 1.7× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Panama's 774,060 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 271,283, 2.9× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 115,600 | 110,700 | 120,500 | 2 |
| 1980s | 165,247 | 126,700 | 201,044 | 10 |
| 1990s | 311,307 | 216,026 | 462,476 | 10 |
| 2000s | 451,855 | 381,421 | 536,356 | 10 |
| 2010s | 614,818 | 539,317 | 728,379 | 10 |
| 2020s | 825,584 | 774,060 | 876,308 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 68 Lebanon 924,461 compare
- 69 El Salvador 885,101 compare
- 70 Sweden 796,716 compare
- 72 Puerto Rico 773,022 compare
- 73 Ethiopia 765,634 compare
- 74 Turkmenistan 735,547 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 adoption of communication technologies in Panama?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Panama was 774,060 in 2023, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 876,308 in 2021.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 110,700 in 1978.
- How does Panama rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Panama ranks 71st out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Adoption of communication technologies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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