Panama Dashboard

Current data and key figures from Panama.

The Panama Dashboard brings together selected current data and key figures that may be useful for expats and residents in Panama. Wherever possible, the information is taken from the primary sources indicated.

Inflation in Panama

+2,0 %
year over year
Compared with previous month: −0,3 %

Year-over-year inflation – 12 months

0 %
As of: Juli 2026
Source: INEC Panamá (Anexo 4, IPC Nacional Urbano)

What does the inflation rate mean?

The inflation rate compares the current price level with the same month of the previous year – currently Juli 2026 mit Juli 2025.

It is based on Panama's national urban Consumer Price Index (IPC); base year 2024 = 100.

Euro / U.S. Dollar

1 € = 1,1699 $
1,000 € = 1.169,90 $
1,000 $ = 854,77 €
As of: 21.08.2026
Source: European Central Bank (ECB)

Fuel Prices – Panamá

Legally established maximum fuel prices for the Panamá locality, stated in balboas per liter.

95 Octane 1,226 0,047
91 Octane 1,160 0,034
Diesel 1,353 0,014
Valid: 21.08.2026 to 04.09.2026
Source: Secretaría Nacional de Energía (Resolución MIPRE-2026-0032800)

Fuel prices are revised regularly and, where possible, are displayed as early as the day before they take effect. The prices shown are those applicable in Panama City; the arrows indicate the change compared with the previous pricing period. Individual gas stations may charge less, while prices in other parts of Panama may be slightly higher.

Fixed-Term Deposit Rates in Panama

Nominal interest rates for fixed-term deposits with a term of up to one year. The three highest rates published by Panama's banking regulator are shown.

5,37 % – Unibank, S.A.
5,00 % – Banco Internacional de Costa Rica, S.A.
5,00 % – Canal Bank S.A.
As of: August 2026
Source: Superintendencia de Bancos de Panamá

Earthquakes in and Around Panama

Three relevant earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or higher within 1,000 km of Panama City. The selection takes both magnitude and distance into account. Source: USGS.

19.08.2026 05:07 – M 4,4
approx. 397 km from Panama City
10.08.2026 08:18 – M 5,0
approx. 571 km from Panama City
10.08.2026 07:34 – M 7,4
approx. 585 km from Panama City

Registered earthquakes in Panama and the surrounding region are shown. Most recorded events are weak and are normally not felt by the population.