The Panama economy is on course to grow about 4.9% in 2026, its finance ministry says, even as unemployment stays high across the country.
Panama · Economy
Key Facts
—Panama’s MEF projects 4.9% economic growth for 2026, per Minister Felipe Chapman.
—The 2027 budget is built on 4.0% growth and a fiscal deficit of 2.97% of GDP.
—January–June 2026 SPNF revenue $7,328.2M, spending $9,209.4M, deficit $1,881.2M (1.98% of GDP).
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