Bangladesh is the 146 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Bangladesh averaged 134.25 from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 162 in 2007 and a record low of 51 in 1996. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bangladesh Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Unemployment Rate in Bangladesh decreased to 4.20 percent in 2019 from 4.30 percent in 2018. Unemployment Rate in Bangladesh averaged 3.88 percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5.10 percent in 1997 and a record low of 2.20 percent in 1991. In Bangladesh, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Bangladesh Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Bangladesh stands at 25 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Bangladesh averaged 30.11 percent from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 40 percent in 1998 and a record low of 25 percent in 2016. In Bangladesh, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Bangladesh. This page provides - Bangladesh Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Bangladesh stands at 30 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Bangladesh averaged 26.88 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 30 percent in 2014 and a record low of 25 percent in 2005. In Bangladesh, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Bangladesh. This page provides - Bangladesh Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bangladesh was worth 286 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Bangladesh represents 0.24 percent of the world economy. GDP in Bangladesh averaged 56.90 USD Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 286 USD Billion in 2019 and a record low of 4.27 USD Billion in 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides - Bangladesh GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population in Bangladesh was estimated at 165.2 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Bangladesh had a population of 50.1 million people. The population of Bangladesh represents 2.18 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 46 people on the planet is a resident of Bangladesh. This page provides - Bangladesh Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Bangladesh increased 5 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Bangladesh averaged 6.42 percent from 2013 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.09 percent in May of 2014 and a record low of 3.77 percent in February of 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bangladesh Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Bangladesh increased to 32987.40 USD Million in February from 32381.50 USD Million in January of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Bangladesh averaged 20597.12 USD Million from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 33596.30 USD Million in August of 2017 and a record low of 7470.90 USD Million in June of 2008. In Bangladesh, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Bangladesh Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Bangladesh was last recorded at 6 percent. Interest Rate in Bangladesh averaged 6.97 percent from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.75 percent in September of 2008 and a record low of 4.50 percent in October of 2009. In Bangladesh, interest rates decisions are taken by the Bangladesh Bank. The Bangladesh Bank controls two policy interest rates: the repo rate (repurchase rate), which it uses to inject money into the banking system, and the reverse repo rate. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bangladesh Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M0 in Bangladesh increased to 1733.52 BDT Billion in January from 1719.32 BDT Billion in December of 2019. Money Supply M0 in Bangladesh averaged 445.60 BDT Billion from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1801.62 BDT Billion in August of 2019 and a record low of 34.38 BDT Billion in November of 1990. Bangladesh Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page provides - Bangladesh Money Supply M0 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Bangladesh increased to 12975.50 BDT Billion in January from 12944.35 BDT Billion in December of 2019. Money Supply M2 in Bangladesh averaged 3237.05 BDT Billion from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12975.50 BDT Billion in January of 2020 and a record low of 207.37 BDT Billion in March of 1990. Bangladesh Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Bangladesh Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M1 in Bangladesh decreased to 2728960 BDT Million in January from 2759384 BDT Million in December of 2019. Money Supply M1 in Bangladesh averaged 477688.85 BDT Million from 1974 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2763218 BDT Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 6267 BDT Million in April of 1975. This page provides - Bangladesh Money Supply M1 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans to Private Sector in Bangladesh decreased to 10021.24 BDT Billion in January from 10023.74 BDT Billion in December of 2019. Loans to Private Sector in Bangladesh averaged 2192.94 BDT Billion from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10023.74 BDT Billion in December of 2019 and a record low of 152.33 BDT Billion in July of 1990. This page provides - Bangladesh Loans to Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Bangladesh increased to 400.05 BDT Billion in January from 394.52 BDT Billion in December of 2019. Imports in Bangladesh averaged 86.07 BDT Billion from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 465.30 BDT Billion in January of 2019 and a record low of 0.57 BDT Billion in November of 1976. Bangladesh imports mostly petroleum and oil (11 percent of the total imports); textile (10 percent) and food items (9 percent). Others include: iron and steel (7 percent), edible oil (4 percent), chemicals (4 percent), yarn and plastic and rubber articles (4 percent). In 2013, imports of rice grains decreased substantially mainly due to adequate domestic supply of rice during the period. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bangladesh Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports in Bangladesh increased to 264.38 BDT Billion in January from 250.74 BDT Billion in December of 2019. Exports in Bangladesh averaged 50.75 BDT Billion from 1972 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 279.82 BDT Billion in July of 2019 and a record low of 0.05 BDT Billion in February of 1972. Bangladesh is world’s second-biggest apparel exporter after China. Garments including knit wear and hosiery account for 80% of exports revenue; others include: jute goods, home textile, footwear and frozen shrimps and fish. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bangladesh Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bangladesh recorded a trade deficit of 135.70 BDT Billion in January of 2020. Balance of Trade in Bangladesh averaged -30.49 BDT Billion from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 0 BDT Billion in April of 1977 and a record low of -209.80 BDT Billion in May of 2018. Bangladesh has been recording sustained trade deficits since 1976 mainly due to a high value of imports. Main imports are petroleum and oil (11 percent of the total imports); food items (11 percent) and textile (10 percent). Main exports mainly ready made garments (80% of exports revenue). This page provides the latest reported value for - Bangladesh Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Bangladesh increased to 12454.72 BDT Billion in January from 12405.98 BDT Billion in December of 2019. Consumer Credit in Bangladesh averaged 2833.29 BDT Billion from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12454.72 BDT Billion in January of 2020 and a record low of 220.17 BDT Billion in January of 1990. This page provides - Bangladesh Consumer Credit - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Bangladesh increased 0.44 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Bangladesh averaged 0.52 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2.08 percent in August of 2011 and a record low of -1.44 percent in May of 2016. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bangladesh Inflation Rate MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Bangladesh increased to 276.83 points in March from 275.63 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Bangladesh averaged 133.17 points from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 276.83 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 51.99 points in July of 1993. In Bangladesh, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Bangladesh Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Bangladesh was recorded at 5.48 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Rate in Bangladesh averaged 6.49 percent from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16 percent in September of 2011 and a record low of -0.03 percent in December of 1996. In Bangladesh, the most important categories in the consumer price index are food, non-alcoholic beverages and tobacco (59 percent of the total weight) and gross rent, fuel and lighting (16.9 percent). The index also includes: clothing and footwear (6.9 percent); transport and communication (4.2 percent), recreation, entertainment, education & cultural services (4.1 percent); miscellaneous goods and services (3.6 percent); medical care and health expenses (2.8 percent) and furnishing (2.7 percent). This page provides the latest reported value for - Bangladesh Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Bangladesh increased to 249.97 points in March of 2020 from 249.14 points in February of 2020. CPI Transportation in Bangladesh averaged 194.15 points from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 249.97 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 131.01 points in May of 2011. This page provides - Bangladesh Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Crude Oil Production in Bangladesh remained unchanged at 3 BBL/D/1K in December from 3 BBL/D/1K in November of 2019. Crude Oil Production in Bangladesh averaged 3.90 BBL/D/1K from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6 BBL/D/1K in January of 2002 and a record low of 1.10 BBL/D/1K in January of 1995. This page provides - Bangladesh Crude Oil Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Private Sector Credit in Bangladesh decreased to 10290.90 BDT Billion in January from 10295.80 BDT Billion in December of 2019. Private Sector Credit in Bangladesh averaged 5964.76 BDT Billion from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10295.80 BDT Billion in December of 2019 and a record low of 498.27 BDT Billion in June of 1999. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bangladesh Private Sector Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bangladesh recorded a capital and financial account surplus of 2.93 BDT Billion in December of 2019. Capital Flows in Bangladesh averaged 23.29 BDT Billion from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 679.50 BDT Billion in March of 2007 and a record low of -12.72 BDT Billion in May of 1998. In Bangladesh, international capital flows are measured using the Capital and Financial Account Balance of the Balance of Payments. This page provides - Bangladesh Capital Flows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Electricity Production in Bangladesh decreased to 4652 Gigawatt-hour in December from 5023 Gigawatt-hour in November of 2020. Electricity Production in Bangladesh averaged 4451.05 Gigawatt-hour from 2013 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7069 Gigawatt-hour in August of 2019 and a record low of 2457 Gigawatt-hour in January of 2013. This page provides - Bangladesh Electricity Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Manufacturing Production in Bangladesh increased 14.30 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Manufacturing Production in Bangladesh averaged 11.74 percent from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 30.40 percent in July of 2017 and a record low of -1.20 percent in September of 2015. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bangladesh Manufacturing Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Mining production in Bangladesh increased 6.10 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Mining Production in Bangladesh averaged 3.33 percent from 2014 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 34 percent in April of 2015 and a record low of -12.30 percent in April of 2016. This page provides - Bangladesh Mining Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M3 in Bangladesh increased to 1621808.50 BDT Million in January from 1617359.20 BDT Million in December of 2019. Money Supply M3 in Bangladesh averaged 533828.29 BDT Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1621808.50 BDT Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 73298.20 BDT Million in February of 1999. Bangladesh Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Bangladesh Money Supply M3 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bangladesh expanded 7.11 percent in 2016 from the previous year. GDP Growth Rate in Bangladesh averaged 5.69 percent from 1994 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 7.11 percent in 2016 and a record low of 4.08 percent in 1994. Bangladesh is considered as a developing economy. Yet, almost one-third of Bangladesh’s 150m people live in extreme poverty. In the last decade, the country has recorded GDP growth rates above 5 percent due to development of microcredit and garment industry. Although three fifths of Bangladeshis are employed in the agriculture sector, three quarters of exports revenues come from producing ready-made garments. The biggest obstacles to sustainable development in Bangladesh are overpopulation, poor infrastructure, corruption, political instability and a slow implementation of economic reforms. This page provides - Bangladesh GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bangladesh expanded 8.20 percent in 2019 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Bangladesh averaged 5.94 percent from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8.20 percent in 2019 and a record low of 4.08 percent in 1994. In Bangladesh, services are the biggest sector of the economy and account for 52 percent of total GDP. Within services the most important segments are: wholesale retail and trade; transport, storage and communication and real estate, renting and business activities (7 percent). Industry accounts for almost 34 percent of GDP with manufacturing and construction being the most important. The remaining 14 percent is contributed by agriculture and forestry and fishing. This page provides - Bangladesh GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

External Debt in Bangladesh increased to 37.80 USD Billion in 2019 from 33.51 USD Billion in 2018. External Debt in Bangladesh averaged 22.43 USD Billion from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 37.80 USD Billion in 2019 and a record low of 16.17 USD Billion in 2002. This page provides - Bangladesh External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Bangladesh remained unchanged at 59 in 2019 from 59 in 2018. Retirement Age Men in Bangladesh averaged 58.78 from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 59 in 2012 and a record low of 57 in 2011. This page provides - Bangladesh Retirement Age Men- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bangladesh recorded a government budget deficit of 157270 BDT Billion in 2019. Government Budget Value in Bangladesh averaged -35776.88 BDT Billion from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -6697 BDT Billion in 1997 and a record low of -157270 BDT Billion in 2019. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Bangladesh Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Bangladesh stands at BB- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Bangladesh was last set at Ba3 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Bangladesh was last reported at BB- with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Bangladesh thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Bangladesh as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Bangladesh recorded 13770 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Bangladesh reported 206 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bangladesh Coronavirus Cases.

Bangladesh recorded 214 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Bangladesh reported 13770 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bangladesh Coronavirus Deaths.

Bangladesh recorded 2414 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Bangladesh reported 214 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bangladesh Coronavirus Recovered.

The Social Security Rate in Panama stands at 22.25 percent. Social Security Rate in Panama averaged 22.87 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 23.75 percent in 2006 and a record low of 20.75 percent in 2005. In Panama, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Panama because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Panama Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Panama stands at 12.50 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Panama averaged 13.32 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 14.50 percent in 2006 and a record low of 12.25 percent in 2005. In Panama, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Panama because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Panama Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Panama stands at 9.75 percent. Social Security Rate For Employees in Panama averaged 9.55 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 10.25 percent in 2011 and a record low of 8.50 percent in 2005. In Panama, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Panama because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Panama Social Security Rate For Employees - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Panama increased to 1422 PAB/Month in 2018 from 1359 PAB/Month in 2017. Wages in Panama averaged 562.44 PAB/Month from 1970 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1422 PAB/Month in 2018 and a record low of 198 PAB/Month in 1970. This page provides - Panama Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Panama decreased 0.70 percent in the third quarter of 2019 over the same quarter in the previous year. Industrial Production in Panama averaged 0.13 percent from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006 and a record low of -6.50 percent in the second quarter of 2019. In Panama, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides - Panama Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Panama stands at 7 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Panama averaged 6.38 percent from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7 percent in 2010 and a record low of 5 percent in 2007. In Panama, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Panama. This page provides - Panama Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Panama stands at 25 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Panama averaged 26.20 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 33 percent in 2004 and a record low of 25 percent in 2010. In Panama, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Panama. This page provides - Panama Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Panama increased to 7.10 percent in 2019 from 6 percent in 2018. Unemployment Rate in Panama averaged 9.22 percent from 1963 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 16.30 percent in 1988 and a record low of 4.10 percent in 2012. In Panama, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Panama Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Panama decreased to 220.16 PAB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 260.59 PAB Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Panama averaged 198.31 PAB Million from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 260.59 PAB Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 172.04 PAB Million in the first quarter of 2015. This page provides - Panama Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Utilities in Panama decreased to 448.12 PAB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 456.77 PAB Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Utilities in Panama averaged 296.20 PAB Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 456.77 PAB Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 140.88 PAB Million in the first quarter of 2007. This page provides - Panama Gdp From Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Panama expanded 3.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Panama averaged 6.65 percent from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12.20 percent in the second quarter of 2011 and a record low of 2.70 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Panama is one of the fastest growing economies in the Americas, greatly influenced by the famous canal connecting Atlantic and Pacific Ocean and business-friendly regulations. As a result service sector with insurance, finance, legal industries and flagship registry accounts for 80 percent of GDP. This page provides the latest reported value for - Panama GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The total population in Panama was estimated at 4.2 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Panama had a population of 1.1 million people. The population of Panama represents 0.05 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 1954 people on the planet is a resident of Panama. This page provides - Panama Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Panama was recorded at 0 percent in February of 2020. Inflation Rate in Panama averaged 2.93 percent from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.04 percent in September of 2008 and a record low of -0.70 percent in October of 2019. In Panama, the most important categories in the consumer price index are Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (22.4 percent of total weight) and Transport (16.8 percent). Miscellaneous Goods and Services account for 9.8 percent; Recreation and Culture for 9.7 percent; Housing and Utilities for 8.5 percent and Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance for 7.8 percent. Clothing and Footwear; Restaurants and Hotels; Communication; Health; Education and Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco account for the remaining 25 percent of total weight. This page provides - Panama Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.