The study points out that with 74 percent of households perceiving their economic situation as worse than last year, the results reveal a marked pessimism and an urgent demand for economic reactivation measures.

According to the survey, unemployment is cited by 38 percent of the more than one thousand respondents between March 26 and April 1 as their main personal concern, while 37 percent identify it as the country’s biggest problem.

Adding to this concern is the increase in the cost of living, which has grown significantly in recent months, driven by external factors such as the rise in fuel prices.

For experts and economists, the current perception reinforces the feeling of stagnation and economic decline, generating a climate of tension and uncertainty in daily life. According to Ana Patricia Alfonso of Gallup Panama, statistics indicate that nearly 80 percent of the population sees no hope or expectation regarding their economic situation.

The survey underscores a strong public demand for economic reactivation, with 68 percent of Panamanians considering the implementation of projects that boost employment and improve living conditions “very urgent.”

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