Panama Unemployment Falls One Percentage Point, MITRADEL Says
PANAMA, August 25, 2026 — Panama’s unemployment rate has declined by one percentage point, while 44,000 new jobs were recorded in recent months, according to the Labour Ministry.
The ministry identified commerce, logistics and construction among the sectors showing the strongest reactivation. The figures are an official assessment and may be refined in subsequent labour-market releases.
The source report was published on August 24, 2026. Panama Now Online will follow official updates as the story develops.
