Panama Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Panama's youth unemployment stood at 19.77% in 2025, a rise of +0.09pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.15% by 2026. Panama ranked 133rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 17.23% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 17.69% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 18.15% | - | - |
| 2025 | 19.77% | +0.09pp | #133 |
| 2024 | 19.68% | +2.92pp | #134 |
| 2023 | 16.77% | −2.42pp | #118 |
| 2022 | 19.19% | −3.15pp | #130 |
| 2021 | 22.34% | −10.70pp | #132 |
| 2020 | 33.03% | +15.91pp | #155 |
| 2019 | 17.13% | +3.03pp | #119 |
| 2018 | 14.10% | −0.72pp | #100 |
| 2017 | 14.82% | +2.52pp | #102 |
| 2016 | 12.30% | +0.62pp | #82 |
| 2015 | 11.68% | +0.15pp | #79 |
| 2014 | 11.52% | +1.63pp | #76 |
| 2013 | 9.90% | +0.31pp | #68 |
| 2012 | 9.58% | −1.52pp | #66 |
| 2011 | 11.10% | −2.33pp | #77 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Panama matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Panama's youth unemployment was 19.77% in 2025. Ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Panama's youth unemployment peaked at 33.03% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in Panama was 9.58% in 2012.
Panama ranks 133rd globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Panama's youth unemployment is projected to reach 18.15% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Panama in 2025 was 19.77%. This ranks 133rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_panama_youth-unemployment,
title = {Panama Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/panama/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}