Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP (current international $) in Panama
Panama: Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP (current international $) was 1,342 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,342 current international $
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
12th
of 193 countries
All-time high
1,344 current international $
in 2022
All-time low
188.11 current international $
in 2000
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP in Panama, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current international $.
Analysis
Panama recorded 1,342 current international $ for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 188.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Panama peaked at 1,344 current international $ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 188.11 current international $, in 2000.
Panama ranks 12th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP (current international $) in Panama, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 188.11 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 194.36 current international $ | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 205.87 current international $ | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 207.05 current international $ | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 230.11 current international $ | +11.1% |
| 2005 | 242.29 current international $ | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 261.17 current international $ | +7.8% |
| 2007 | 298.49 current international $ | +14.3% |
| 2008 | 296.34 current international $ | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 310.02 current international $ | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 356.96 current international $ | +15.1% |
| 2011 | 410.84 current international $ | +15.1% |
| 2012 | 443.85 current international $ | +8.0% |
| 2013 | 464.59 current international $ | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 539.3 current international $ | +16.1% |
| 2015 | 627.68 current international $ | +16.4% |
| 2016 | 705.29 current international $ | +12.4% |
| 2017 | 768.5 current international $ | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 880.77 current international $ | +14.6% |
| 2019 | 1,016 current international $ | +15.4% |
| 2020 | 1,094 current international $ | +7.6% |
| 2021 | 1,055 current international $ | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 1,344 current international $ | +27.4% |
| 2023 | 1,342 current international $ | -0.2% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 1,342 current international $ is above the median for high income countries, which is 820.22 current international $, 1.6× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Panama's 1,342 current international $ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 382.43 current international $, 3.5× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 243.38 current international $ | 188.11 current international $ | 310.02 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 621.42 current international $ | 356.96 current international $ | 1,016 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,209 current international $ | 1,055 current international $ | 1,344 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Panama
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Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Panama?
- Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Panama was 1,342 current international $ in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 1,344 current international $ in 2022.
- What is the lowest out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 188.11 current international $ in 2000.
- How does Panama rank for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp?
- Panama ranks 12th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP (current international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Health expenditure through out-of-pocket payments per capita in international dollars at purchasing power parity.