Threshold income or consumption per month for each decile in Panama
Panama: Threshold income or consumption per month for each decile was 159.8 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
159.8 international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
78th
of 131 countries
All-time high
162.62 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2019
All-time low
8.4 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1989
Years of data
30
1979–2024
Threshold income or consumption per month for each decile in Panama, 1979–2024
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
Panama recorded 159.8 international-$ in 2021 prices for threshold income or consumption per month for each decile in 2024.
The figure is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 30.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, threshold income or consumption per month for each decile in Panama peaked at 162.62 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2019 and was at its lowest, 8.4 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1989.
That places Panama 78th out of 131 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.
Threshold income or consumption per month for each decile in Panama, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 70.8 international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1989 | 8.4 international-$ in 2021 prices | -88.1% |
| 1991 | 17.55 international-$ in 2021 prices | +109.0% |
| 1995 | 25.16 international-$ in 2021 prices | +43.3% |
| 1997 | 36.21 international-$ in 2021 prices | +43.9% |
| 1998 | 32.61 international-$ in 2021 prices | -10.0% |
| 1999 | 43.11 international-$ in 2021 prices | +32.2% |
| 2000 | 52.77 international-$ in 2021 prices | +22.4% |
| 2001 | 41.41 international-$ in 2021 prices | -21.5% |
| 2002 | 59.98 international-$ in 2021 prices | +44.9% |
| 2003 | 58.69 international-$ in 2021 prices | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 63.57 international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.3% |
| 2005 | 65.25 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 61.86 international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.2% |
| 2007 | 75.43 international-$ in 2021 prices | +21.9% |
| 2008 | 96 international-$ in 2021 prices | +27.3% |
| 2009 | 112.62 international-$ in 2021 prices | +17.3% |
| 2010 | 104.38 international-$ in 2021 prices | -7.3% |
| 2011 | 120.88 international-$ in 2021 prices | +15.8% |
| 2012 | 109.09 international-$ in 2021 prices | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 125.29 international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.9% |
| 2014 | 122.57 international-$ in 2021 prices | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 136.73 international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.6% |
| 2016 | 138.84 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 145.22 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 160.72 international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.7% |
| 2019 | 162.62 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 156.69 international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 154.36 international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 159.8 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.5% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 159.8 international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for high income countries, which is 788.73 international-$ in 2021 prices, 20% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Panama's 159.8 international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 159.8 international-$ in 2021 prices, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Threshold income or consumption per month for each decile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +109.0% | 8.4 international-$ in 2021 prices | 17.55 international-$ in 2021 prices |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 70.8 international-$ in 2021 prices | 70.8 international-$ in 2021 prices | 70.8 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1 |
| 1980s | 8.4 international-$ in 2021 prices | 8.4 international-$ in 2021 prices | 8.4 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1 |
| 1990s | 30.93 international-$ in 2021 prices | 17.55 international-$ in 2021 prices | 43.11 international-$ in 2021 prices | 5 |
| 2000s | 68.76 international-$ in 2021 prices | 41.41 international-$ in 2021 prices | 112.62 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 132.63 international-$ in 2021 prices | 104.38 international-$ in 2021 prices | 162.62 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 156.95 international-$ in 2021 prices | 154.36 international-$ in 2021 prices | 159.8 international-$ in 2021 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 75 Paraguay 176.09 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 76 Jamaica 166.37 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 77 Brazil 161.38 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 79 North Macedonia 158.81 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 80 Palestine 156.2 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 81 Armenia 144.69 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
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$), annual growth rate -8.97 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is threshold income or consumption per month for each decile in Panama?
- Threshold income or consumption per month for each decile in Panama was 159.8 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2024, according to World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest threshold income or consumption per month for each decile recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 162.62 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2019.
- What is the lowest threshold income or consumption per month for each decile recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.4 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1989.
- How does Panama rank for threshold income or consumption per month for each decile?
- Panama ranks 78th out of 131 countries with data for 2024.
- Is threshold income or consumption per month for each decile rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Threshold income or consumption per month for each decile. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Level of income or consumption per month below which 10% of the population falls.