What is the Population of Panama?

The flag of Panama is composed of four equal rectangular areas — a white rectangular area with a blue five-pointed star at its center, a red rectangular area, a white rectangular area with a red five-pointed star at its center, and a blue rectangular area — in the upper hoist side, upper fly side, lower fly side and lower hoist side respectively.
Population of Panama 4,064,780

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Panama has a population of approximately 4,064,780 people, making it the 128th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.05% of the world's population. With a land area of 75,417 km², the population density is roughly 54 people per km².

Population4,064,780
Population rank128th of 196
Share of world population0.05%
Area75,417 km²
Population density54 / km²
DemonymPanamanian

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Population of Panama — FAQ

What is the population of Panama?

The population of Panama is approximately 4,064,780 (4.1 million) based on the latest available data.

What is the population of Panama in 2026?

As of 2026, the estimated population of Panama is approximately 4,064,780 people. Panama is the 128th most populated country in our dataset.

How many people live in Panama?

Approximately 4,064,780 people live in Panama, making it the 128th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.

How does Panama rank by population?

Panama is the 128th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.05%.

What is the population density of Panama?

Panama has a population density of roughly 54 people per km², based on a land area of 75,417 km².

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