Landline phone subscriptions in Panama
Panama: Landline phone subscriptions was 774,060 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Landline phone subscriptions in Panama, 1978–2023
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, landline phone subscriptions 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, landline phone subscriptions in Panama peaked at 876,308 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 110,700, in 1978.
That places Panama 71st out of 212 countries with data for 2023, 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
| 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 |
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- Temperature anomalies by month 0.029 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2956 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.1292 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is landline phone subscriptions in Panama?
- Landline phone subscriptions 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 landline phone subscriptions recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 876,308 in 2021.
- What is the lowest landline phone subscriptions recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 110,700 in 1978.
- How does Panama rank for landline phone subscriptions?
- Panama ranks 71st out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is landline phone subscriptions 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 Landline phone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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