Liveability score

Panama scores 75/100 for liveability, rank 5 of 50. It's a weighted average of seven dimensions, identical for every country; the breakdown is in the sidebar and the method is here.

What drives it

Strongest: Belonging (86). Weakest: Safety (62). A wide gap means the country will suit some movers very well and frustrate others.

Expat saturation

Foreign-born share of population: 8% — moderate. Established expat pockets, most locals still local.

How to use it

Treat the score as a shortlist tool and the dimensions as the decision tool. Sort the home board by the dimension that matters most to you.