Panama: Introdução
Capital: Panama City
Population
Total Population:
4,408,581
Natural Increase:
1.3%
Density:
59 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
69.1%
Population of main cities:
Panama City (430,300); San Miguelito (315,100); Las Cumbres (127,500); La Chorrera (118,600); Tocumen (113,200); Pacora (104,000); Arraiján (96,700); David (82,000); Vista Alegre (55,200); Santiago de Veraguas (51,300)
Ethnic Origins:
About 88% of the total population of Panama is of non-indigenous origin, the remaining 12% are of Amerindian origin. Among the indigenous population, the most present ethnic groups are the Ngäbe with 62.3% of the total indigenous population, the Guna represent about 19%, the Emberá 7.5% and finally the Buglé with 6.4%. (National Institute of Statistics and Censuses of Panama)
Official Language:
Spanish
Other Languages Spoken:
A lot of Panamanians speak English fluently. Several indigenous dialects are also spoken.
Business Language(s):
Spanish and English, because of the many business and other relationships with the United States.
Religion:
Catholics 80%, Protestants 10%, Muslims 5%, Others 5%.
Literacy Rate:
91.9%
Local Time:
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National Currency: Panamean Balboa (PAB)Country Overview
Area:
75,320 km²
Type of State:
Panama is a republic based on a parliamentary democracy.
Type of Economy:
Upper-middle-income economy.
The economy is based on port activities; tourism; agricultural exports and Canal fees.
The economy is based on port activities; tourism; agricultural exports and Canal fees.
HDI*:
0.780/1
HDI (World Rank):
60/188
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an Indicator Which Synthesizes Several Data Such as Life Expectancy, Level of Education, Professional Careers, Access to Culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Panama, dial 00
To call Panama, dial +507
To call from Panama, dial 00
To call Panama, dial +507
Internet Suffix:
.pa
Telephone Lines:
17.7 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
45.2 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
90.88% of the Population
Foreign Trade in Figures
| Foreign Trade Indicators | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of Goods (million USD) | 21,492 | 14,740 | 20,596 | 29,249 | 35,095 |
| Exports of Goods (million USD) | 11,318 | 9,483 | 13,161 | 15,278 | 15,713 |
| Imports of Services (million USD) | 5,113 | 3,213 | 4,144 | 5,551 | 5,727 |
| Exports of Services (million USD) | 13,734 | 8,192 | 10,648 | 15,297 | 18,032 |
Source: WTO – World Trade Organisation, Latest data available.
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