Latest reading: Inflation fell to 19.8% in May from April’s 22.2%, marking a near two-year low. Resumed Central Bank intervention...
Inflation in Panama
In the year 2024, the inflation in Panama was 0.69%, compared to 2.63% in 2014 and 1.49% in 2023. It averaged 0.90% over the last decade. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Panama Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Panama from 2024 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Panama Inflation Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | -0.4 | -1.6 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | -0.1 | -1.6 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, aop) | -1.1 | -0.3 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 1.8 |
Consumer prices record greatest fall since January 2021 in April
Latest reading: Consumer prices decreased 0.7% in annual terms in April, which followed March’s 0.4% year-on-year decrease. April's result marked the largest fall in consumer prices since January 2021. The figure was largely driven by a softer rise in prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages. In addition, price pressures for transport plus housing and energy fell at a faster rate. Accordingly, the trend pointed down slightly, with annual average inflation coming in at 0.1% in April (March: 0.3%). Finally, consumer prices dropped 0.15% over the previous month in April, swinging from the 0.08% increase seen in March. April's result marked the weakest reading since October 2024.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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