Latin America & Caribbean
Panama Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
8.4%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-1.1%
2024 → 2025
Record High
14.7%
Recorded in 2020
Record Low
3.7%
Recorded in 2013
10-Year Average
7.8%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.4% | 0.1% | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 8.5% | 1.9% | +29.1% |
| 2023 | 6.5% | 1.5% | -19.1% |
| 2022 | 8.1% | 2.1% | -20.5% |
| 2021 | 10.2% | 4.5% | -30.6% |
| 2020 | 14.7% | 8.4% | +134.4% |
| 2019 | 6.3% | 1.1% | +21.2% |
| 2018 | 5.2% | 0.2% | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 5.3% | 0.6% | +13.2% |
| 2016 | 4.7% | 0.4% | +8.8% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
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