What is the Population of Panama?
Facts last checked 9 October 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.
| Population | 4,064,780 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 128th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.05% |
| Area | 75,417 km² |
| Population density | 54 / km² |
| Demonym | Panamanian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Panama | 4,064,780 | 128th |
| Liberia | 5,248,621 | 125th |
| Mauritania | 4,927,532 | 126th |
| Kuwait | 4,881,254 | 127th |
| Georgia | 4,000,921 | 129th |
| Croatia | 3,866,233 | 130th |
| Eritrea | 3,607,000 | 131st |
Panama compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 53,057,212 | 1,141,748 |
| Costa Rica | 5,309,625 | 51,100 |
Panama in context
- Panama covers 75,417 km², making it the 116th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Colombia, Costa Rica.
- With 4,064,780 people, Panama holds about 8.0% of the population of Central America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Panama is a member state of the United Nations.
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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?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Panama at approximately 4,064,780 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). 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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