Panama Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate: 5.6% (2008 est.)
6.4% (2007 est.)

Year	Unemployment rate	Rank	Percent Change	Date of Information
2003	16.00 %	68		2002 est.
2004	13.80 %	74	-13.75 %	2003 est.
2005	12.60 %	113	-8.70 %	2004 est.
2006	9.80 %	99	-22.22 %	2005 est.
2007	8.80 %	102	-10.20 %	2006 est.
2008	6.40 %	82	-27.27 %	2007 est.
2009	5.60 %	68	-12.50 %	2008 est.

Definition: This entry contains the percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of September 17, 2009

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