The National Population and Housing Census 2020 has completed the census stage of registration and will now enter the post-censal phase, after 53 days of data collection.

The National Institute of Statistics and Census (Inec) confirmed this Thursday that the enumerators visited 1,537,183 homes and censused 4 million Panamanians, which represents 90% of the estimated population.

According to the census cartography,

So far, the distribution by sex in the national territory stands at 50.4% women and 49.6% men.

While 32.8% of the population recognizes itself as Afro-descendant and 14.4% as an indigenous population.

Population growth from 1911 to 2023, year after year has been increasing.

People with a disability reach 168,255.

The presence of foreigners in the national territory is 243,314. The nationalities with the most presence are Colombians, with 26% (64,225); Venezuelans, with 23% (58,858) and Nicaraguans with 11% (28,112).

Emigration reached 16,312, the main reasons being studies and work.

It was found that out of 10 Panamanians, 9 have a cell phone, computer and internet access.

In terms of education, it was recorded that about 392,328 children between 6 and 11 years of age attend school. However, there are 100,577 people who are illiterate.

As for access to public services, it was found that out of 100 people, 7% do not have drinking water or electricity.

In view of the progress of these results, the Comptroller General of the Republic, Gerardo Solís, recalled that by next Saturday they should be finishing the census or field stage.

He reiterated that or dormitory areas, which for some reason the person has not been registered, which can reach 10%.

We want this census to have the most accurate and thorough information possible, that’s why this stage of revisits is important, verifying and digitizing the information we have,” said Solis.

Samuel Moreno, director in charge of Inec, stressed that the figure of 4 million Panamanians is a “number never seen before in the censuses” and is “a quantum leap from

The collection of these data represented an arduous work carried out by the supervisors and enumerators who went out to all the provinces and regions every day. It was positive to notice that they were received with respect and gratitude,” Moreno said.