Portfolio investment, net in Panama
Panama: Portfolio investment, net was 696.64 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, net in Panama, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Panama recorded 696.64 million for portfolio investment, net in 2024.
That represents a change of up 150.2% on the previous year and up 172.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Panama peaked at 3.73 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, -4.03 billion, in 2019.
That places Panama 51st out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, net in Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -80.50 million | — |
| 2001 | 2.80 million | -103.5% |
| 2002 | -90.40 million | -3328.6% |
| 2003 | -64.20 million | -29.0% |
| 2004 | -125.00 million | +94.7% |
| 2005 | 783.30 million | -726.6% |
| 2006 | 801.20 million | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 555.70 million | -30.6% |
| 2008 | 581.60 million | +4.7% |
| 2009 | -407.90 million | -170.1% |
| 2010 | -683.50 million | +67.6% |
| 2011 | -897.10 million | +31.3% |
| 2012 | -370.80 million | -58.7% |
| 2013 | -354.50 million | -4.4% |
| 2014 | -966.50 million | +172.6% |
| 2015 | -322.50 million | -66.6% |
| 2016 | -138.00 million | -57.2% |
| 2017 | -1.22 billion | +786.8% |
| 2018 | -537.24 million | -56.1% |
| 2019 | -4.03 billion | +650.0% |
| 2020 | -2.48 billion | -38.5% |
| 2021 | 3.73 billion | -250.7% |
| 2022 | -3.30 billion | -188.4% |
| 2023 | -1.39 billion | -58.0% |
| 2024 | 696.64 million | -150.2% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 696.64 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.56 million, 4.8× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Panama's 696.64 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 53.76 million, 13.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, net in Panama changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -3328.6% | 2.80 million | -90.40 million |
| 2017 | -786.8% | -138.00 million | -1.22 billion |
| 2005 | +726.6% | -125.00 million | 783.30 million |
| 2019 | -650.0% | -537.24 million | -4.03 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 195.66 million | -407.90 million | 801.20 million | 10 |
| 2010s | -952.34 million | -4.03 billion | -138.00 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -547.04 million | -3.30 billion | 3.73 billion | 5 |
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -870.79 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0096 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -190.5 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 938.47 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -55.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0104 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 205.3 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -8.97 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net in Panama?
- Portfolio investment, net in Panama was 696.64 million in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 3.73 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.03 billion in 2019.
- How does Panama rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Panama ranks 51st out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 172.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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