International Investment Position in Panama
Panama: International Investment Position was 120.71 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
International Investment Position in Panama, 1995–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, international investment position in Panama stood at 120.71 billion US dollar. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.0% on the previous year and up 55.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international investment position in Panama peaked at 120.71 billion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 22.84 billion US dollar, in 2003.
That places Panama 61st out of 173 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International Investment Position in Panama, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 25.33 billion US dollar | — |
| 1996 | 24.75 billion US dollar | -2.3% |
| 1997 | 26.96 billion US dollar | +8.9% |
| 1998 | 25.83 billion US dollar | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 24.86 billion US dollar | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 25.52 billion US dollar | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 26.26 billion US dollar | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 23.43 billion US dollar | -10.8% |
| 2003 | 22.84 billion US dollar | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 24.73 billion US dollar | +8.3% |
| 2005 | 26.84 billion US dollar | +8.5% |
| 2006 | 31.40 billion US dollar | +17.0% |
| 2007 | 39.37 billion US dollar | +25.4% |
| 2008 | 44.03 billion US dollar | +11.8% |
| 2009 | 45.49 billion US dollar | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 50.87 billion US dollar | +11.8% |
| 2011 | 55.92 billion US dollar | +9.9% |
| 2012 | 59.68 billion US dollar | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 63.42 billion US dollar | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 72.57 billion US dollar | +14.4% |
| 2015 | 77.87 billion US dollar | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 78.57 billion US dollar | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 73.89 billion US dollar | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 77.32 billion US dollar | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 81.90 billion US dollar | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 84.54 billion US dollar | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 91.30 billion US dollar | +8.0% |
| 2022 | 97.10 billion US dollar | +6.4% |
| 2023 | 105.31 billion US dollar | +8.5% |
| 2024 | 113.87 billion US dollar | +8.1% |
| 2025 | 120.71 billion US dollar | +6.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.55 billion US dollar | 24.75 billion US dollar | 26.96 billion US dollar | 5 |
| 2000s | 30.99 billion US dollar | 22.84 billion US dollar | 45.49 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.20 billion US dollar | 50.87 billion US dollar | 81.90 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 102.14 billion US dollar | 84.54 billion US dollar | 120.71 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Panama
More economy & growth data for Panama
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Services, value added (constant LCU), per capita 13,098 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate 0.1934 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 4.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9754 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 19,303 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 4.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.9754 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 19,303 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international investment position in Panama?
- International investment position in Panama was 120.71 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest international investment position recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 120.71 billion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest international investment position recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.84 billion US dollar in 2003.
- How does Panama rank for international investment position?
- Panama ranks 61st out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is international investment position rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of International Investment Position (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.