Panama is a country in Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2025 it has about 4.6 million people (UN estimate), the 126th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 126th
Panamaパナマ
Region
Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean
Population
about 4.6 million (126th)
Area
75,320 km² (113th)
UN member since
November 13, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Panama in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 4.6 million, the 126th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/27 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 75,320 km², the 113th largest of the 193. That is about 1/5 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 61.
Joining the United Nations
Panama joined the United Nations on November 13, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Ethiopia.
Think about it
Q1Compare Panama’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Panama on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Panama, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 8 UN member states in Central America. The one with the most people is Mexico.