Total Population: 3,360,474 (July 2009 est.), ranked #134 behind Liberia (3,441,790) and Oman (3,418,085).
Total Land and Water Area: 75,420 sq km, ranked #117 behind the Czech Republic (78,867 sq km) and Serbia (77,474 sq km) .
Age Profile:
- 0-14 years: 29.3%
- 15-64 years: 63.9%
- 65 years and over: 10.8%
Median age is 27, Average life expectancy is 77.25 years, ranked #59 in world
51% Male
49% Female
Ethnic groups: mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 70%, Amerindian and mixed (West Indian) 14%, white 10%, Amerindian 6%
Religions: Roman Catholic 85%, Protestant 15%
Languages: Spanish (official), English 14%; note – many Panamanians bilingual
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education): 13 years
Literacy (defined as age 15 and over can read and write): 91.9% of the total population
Per Capita Gross National Income (at current prices in US Dollars):
$11,900, ranked #93
Gross Domestic Product Contribution by Economic Sector and Top Industries:
67% Services
18% Industry
15% Agriculture
Industries: construction, brewing, cement and other construction materials, sugar milling
Sources:
1) Central Intelligence Agency World Fact Book