Panama

Panama ranks 73rd of 193 countries in the GSCI 2026, with a score of 46.2. This is 73% of the best score (Sweden, 62.9) and places Panama in the 63rd percentile, 0.8 points above the global average of 45.4.

Panama performs best in Natural Capital (39th) and Economic Sustainability (60th), and weakest in Intellectual Capital (116th) and Governance (105th). Its ranks in the other dimensions: Resource Efficiency 70th, Social Capital 102nd.

Panama's GSCI score has improved by 1.0 points over the past ten years (2015–2025). Based on recent trends, the 10-year outlook is negative (-1.0 points).

Panama has a population of 4.5 million, 89% below the average country (41.5 million), and a population density of 60 people per km², 3% above the world average (58). Its GDP is $86.3 billion, 85% below the average country ($569.2 billion).

Panama's GDP per capita is $19,103, 40% above the world average of $13,684.

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures the sustainable competitiveness of 193 countries across six dimensions: Natural Capital, Resource Efficiency, Social Capital, Intellectual Capital, Economic Sustainability and Governance. It is based on 296 quantitative indicators from sources such as the World Bank, UN agencies and the IMF, with no surveys or opinions.