Panama Tourism Statistics - How Many People Visit? (2025)
This article is a summary of reporting by Road Genius. Originally published June 8, 2025.
Panama recorded 2.78 million international arrivals in 2024, representing a 10% increase compared to 2.52 million in 2023 and surpassing pre-pandemic levels. The total arrivals included roughly 2.03 million air and land travelers, 411,000 cruise visitors, and 340,000 day visitors. International tourist expenditures reached $6.00 billion USD during the year, reflecting steady recovery from pandemic lows of $1.84 billion in 2020. Air connectivity through Tocumen International Airport remained the primary driver of incoming overnight travel.
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Panama welcomed a record 2.78 million international visitors in 2024, generating $6.00 billion in tourism spending.
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