Panama economy grows 4.4% in 2025, Chapman tells CAVEX summit
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Source: Junta de Control de Juegos (Panama) ·
Summary
Panama's economy expanded 4.4% in 2025, above the regional average, economy and finance minister Felipe Chapman told the II CAVEX business summit. He said the non-financial public sector deficit fell from about 7.3% of GDP in 2024 to roughly 4% in 2025, a reduction of nearly 46%. Chapman also said Panama has begun engagement with the OECD.
Why it matters
The economy expanded 4.4% in 2025 and the deficit fell to roughly 4% of GDP, while Panama has begun OECD engagement.
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