Inflation in Panama
Consumer price inflation in Panama averaged 1.2% in the ten years up to 2022, below the Central America and Caribbean regional average of 3.4%. The 2022 average figure was 2.9%. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Panama Inflation Chart
Panama Inflation Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 0.8 | -0.4 | -1.6 | 1.6 | 2.9 |
Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 0.2 | -0.1 | -1.6 | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, aop) | - | -1.1 | -0.3 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
Inflation declines to lowest level since July 2023 in January
Inflation fell to 1.2% in January, down from December’s 1.9%. January's reading marked the lowest inflation rate since July 2023. Looking at the details of the release, prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages rose at a weaker pace in January, while prices for clothing and footwear contracted at a largely steady rate compared to the previous month's reading. Meanwhile, housing and energy price growth moderated. Accordingly, the trend pointed down mildly, with annual average inflation coming in at 1.4% in January (December: 1.5%). Finally, consumer prices rose 0.25% in January over the previous month, accelerating from December's 0.08% rise. January's uptick marked the highest reading since January 2023.
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