Key economic indicators of Panama

Economy

Inflation4.10 % (2013)5.70 % (2012)5.90 % (2011)

Unemployment4.50 % (2013)4.40 % (2012)4.50 % (2011)

GDP growth rate7.50 % (2013)10.7 % (2012)10.6 % (2011)

GDP per Capita (PPP)16,500 $ (2013)15,400 $ (2012)14,300 $ (2011)

Demographics

Total Population3.61 Million (2014)3.56 Million (2013)3.51 Million (2012)

Population Growth1.35 % (2014)1.38 % (2013)1.41 % (2012)

Logistics Performance

Logistics performance index: Overall2.93 1=low to 5=high (2012)3.02 1=low to 5=high (2010)2.89 1=low to 5=high (2007)

Debt, Current Account Balance and Budget Deficit

Public debt (Percentage of GDP)39.8 % of GDP (2013)39.6 % of GDP (2012)40.0 % of GDP (2011)

Current Account Balance (Total)-5.06 Billion $ (2013)-3.27 Billion $ (2012)-3.89 Billion $ (2011)

External Debt (Total)15.2 Billion $ (2013)13.6 Billion $ (2012)12.2 Billion $ (2011)