Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Panama

Panama: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 1.49 million arrivals in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
1.49 million arrivals
Change on year
up 140.8%
World rank
86th
of 203 countries
All-time high
2.11 million arrivals
in 2015
All-time low
345,000 arrivals
in 1995
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Panama, 1995–2022

500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M1995200820221995: 345.0k arrivals1996: 362.0k arrivals1997: 421.0k arrivals1998: 431.0k arrivals1999: 457.0k arrivals2000: 484.0k arrivals2001: 519.0k arrivals2002: 534.0k arrivals2003: 566.0k arrivals2004: 621.0k arrivals2005: 702.0k arrivals2006: 843.0k arrivals2007: 1.1M arrivals2008: 1.2M arrivals2009: 1.2M arrivals2010: 1.3M arrivals2011: 1.5M arrivals2012: 1.6M arrivals2013: 1.7M arrivals2014: 1.7M arrivals2015: 2.1M arrivals2016: 1.9M arrivals2017: 1.8M arrivals2018: 1.8M arrivals2019: 1.8M arrivals2020: 414.0k arrivals2021: 618.0k arrivals2022: 1.5M arrivals

Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.

Analysis

The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad in Panama is 1.49 million arrivals, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of up 140.8% on the previous year and down 7.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Panama peaked at 2.11 million arrivals in 2015 and was at its lowest, 345,000 arrivals, in 1995.

That places Panama 86th out of 203 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 403,200 arrivals 345,000 arrivals 457,000 arrivals 5
2000s 781,900 arrivals 484,000 arrivals 1.25 million arrivals 10
2010s 1.72 million arrivals 1.32 million arrivals 2.11 million arrivals 10
2020s 840,000 arrivals 414,000 arrivals 1.49 million arrivals 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Panama?
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Panama was 1.49 million arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 2.11 million arrivals in 2015.
What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 345,000 arrivals in 1995.
How does Panama rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
Panama ranks 86th out of 203 countries with data for 2022.
Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Panama data come from?
The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Arrivals of tourists from abroad
Unit
arrivals
Source
UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
203 places, 5,187 data points, 1995–2024
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Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and stay overnight.