Child Poverty in Panama: A Territorial Approach to Monetary Poverty in Childhood and Adolescence This page in:English Español © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/panama/publication/pobreza-monetaria-infantil-panama-abordaje-territorial-ninez-adolescencia One in three children lives in poverty in Panama. Childhood is a critical stage for the development of skills and capacities over the life cycle. Therefore, reducing child poverty is also an investment in strengthening the country’s human capital and laying the foundations for more productive future labour market participation. © 2026 World Bank Group,