Panama Unemployment Rate
Unemployment Rate in Panama was 8.36 percent in 2025, compared with 8.45 in 2024. The series ranges from 3.67 to 14.66. Source: World Bank · Series: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS.
Monthly points are the official monthly unemployment rate; yearly points are annual averages (ILO/World Bank).
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Unit | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.36 | 8.45 | 14.66 | 3.67 | 1991 – 2025 | percent | Yearly |
Forecast trend model v0
Method: linear trend extrapolation of recent history; point estimates only, no confidence intervals. Model output, never observed data.
| 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|
| 8.83 | 8.92 |
Related
| Related | Last | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4.57 | Million |
| Non Farm Payrolls | — | Thousand (MoM chg) |
| Initial Jobless Claims | — | Thousand |