Panama’s Demographic Dividend Is Running Out, Report Warns
PANAMA, September 5, 2026 — Panama’s demographic balance is approaching a major turning point, with the number of people at retirement age expected to exceed the working-age population within two years.
The shift described in the report puts renewed focus on how the country prepares its labour market and social-support systems for an ageing population. The demographic dividend refers to the period when a relatively large share of the population is able to work compared with the number of dependants.
The source report was published on September 4, 2026. Panama Now Online will follow official updates as the story develops.
