Panama
- Capital:
- Panama City
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Central America, Latin America
- Largest Cities:
- Panama City, San Miguelito, Tocumen
- Abbreviation:
- PAN
4,625,718
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
4,625,718
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Panama's population is projected to be 5,937,602 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4,625,718 | 1.26% | 129 |
| 2025 | 4,571,189 | 1.26% | 129 |
| 2020 | 4,293,261 | 1.38% | 129 |
| 2019 | 4,234,700 | 1.6% | 129 |
| 2018 | 4,167,860 | 1.69% | 129 |
| 2017 | 4,098,707 | 1.73% | 129 |
| 2015 | 3,960,035 | 1.76% | 129 |
| 2010 | 3,628,535 | 1.84% | 131 |
| 2005 | 3,313,026 | 1.93% | 131 |
| 2000 | 3,010,369 | 2.02% | 134 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4,625,718 | 1.26% | 129 |
| 2032 | 4,932,075 | 1.06% | 129 |
| 2037 | 5,161,086 | 0.91% | 129 |
| 2042 | 5,364,663 | 0.78% | 128 |
| 2047 | 5,539,866 | 0.65% | 126 |
| 2052 | 5,684,966 | 0.52% | 125 |
| 2057 | 5,799,565 | 0.4% | 124 |
| 2062 | 5,888,239 | 0.3% | 121 |
| 2067 | 5,954,251 | 0.22% | 120 |
| 2072 | 6,000,135 | 0.15% | 119 |
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Panama City has a metropolitan area population of 1,150,444, comprising 24.87%% of Panama's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panama City | 1,150,444 | 24.87% |
| 2 | San Miguelito | 272,875 | 5.9% |
| 3 | Tocumen | 69,935 | 1.51% |
| 4 | David | 65,322 | 1.41% |
| 5 | Las Cumbres | 63,719 | 1.38% |
| 6 | Parque Lefevre | 44,304 | 0.96% |
| 7 | Juan Diaz | 38,710 | 0.84% |
| 8 | Cativa | 35,333 | 0.76% |
| 9 | Bella Vista | 34,593 | 0.75% |
| 10 | Ciudad Jardin Las Mananitas | 31,053 | 0.67% |
As of 2026, Panama has a total population of 4,625,718, ranking as the 129th most populous nation in the world.
Panama has a net population change of approximately 148 people per day, driven by 196 births, 64 deaths, and net immigration of 16 people.
Panama represents 0.06% of the total global population and 0.74% of North America's population.
Panama has a population density of 62.2 people per km² (approximately 161.2 per mi²), making it the 151st most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 61.17% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Panama is Mestizo (Mixed Indigenous and White) (65%) , followed by Indigenous (12.3%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Panama, comprising 48.6% of the population.