Panama 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$67.32 billion
↑ 4.65% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$16,151.33
↑ 2.91% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
3.92%
↓ 1.83pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
0.76%
↓ 0.11pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $64.33 billion | $67.32 billion | +4.65% |
| GDP per Capita | $15,694.63 | $16,151.33 | +2.91% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 5.74% | 3.92% | -1.83pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 0.88% | 0.76% | -0.11pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.34% | 5.16% | -0.18pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $67.32 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $16,151.33
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 3.92%
- Gross National Income
- $62.00 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 0.76%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 0.70%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.16%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 6.14%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -7.88%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Panama's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $67.32 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Panama for 2018 is $16,151.33. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Panama for 2018 is 0.76%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Panama's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 3.92%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Panama for 2018 is 5.16%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.