Latest reading: Harmonized inflation came in at 0.9% in June, up from May’s 0.6% but well below the Euro area...
Inflation in Panama
Consumer price inflation in Panama averaged 0.9% in the ten years to 2024, in line with the Central America and Caribbean regional average of 3.2%. The 2024 average figure was 0.7%. For more information on inflation, visit our dedicated page.
Panama Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Panama from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Panama Inflation Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | -1.6 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | -1.6 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.9 | -0.2 |
| Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, aop) | -0.3 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 0.1 |
Consumer prices fall again in May
Latest reading: Consumer prices fell 0.7% in annual terms in May, matching April’s result. Looking at the details of the release, prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages rose at a more moderate rate, and housing and energy prices declined at a more pronounced rate. That said, transport costs fell at a softer pace. The trend pointed down mildly, with the annual average coming in at minus 0.1% in May (April: +0.1%). Lastly, consumer prices dropped 0.12% in May over the previous month, a less pronounced fall than the 0.15% drop recorded in April.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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