Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Progreso
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 15 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Churches | 11 |
| Other accommodation | 6 |
| Shopping other | 6 |
| Car repair | 5 |
Progreso Facts
| Area | 44.8 km² |
| Population | 14,150 |
| Male Population | 7,210 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 6,940 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +77.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.6% |
| Median Age | 26.4 years (Male: 26.1, Female: 26.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $13,193 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Paso Canoas Internacional, Paso Canoa Abajo, Paso Canoa Arriba |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.44669, -82.83859 |
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Progreso Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,955 | 10,849 | 13,271 | 16,031 | 14,150 | 14,144 | 13,851 |
| Population Density | 177.8 / km² | 242.4 / km² | 296.6 / km² | 358.2 / km² | 316.2 / km² | 316.1 / km² | 309.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridProgreso Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 6.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progreso | +77.9% | +30.4% | +6.6% |
| Chiriquí Province | — | — | — |
| Panama | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Progreso Median Age
Median Age: 26.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progreso | 26.4 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
| Chiriquí Province | 27.9 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| Panama | 27.4 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Progreso Population Density
Population Density: 316 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progreso | 14,150 | 44.8 km² | 316 / km² |
| Chiriquí Province | 469,873 | 6,612 km² | 71.1 / km² |
| Panama | 3.8 million | 75,430.4 km² | 50.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Progreso Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Progreso
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Progreso
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Progreso Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $12,758 | $11,278 | $8,557 | $8,054 | $8,029 | $21,557 | $10,708 | $13,193 |
| Total GDP | $270.8M | $256.1M | $203M | $211.1M | $229.3M | $651.9M | $325.9M | $400.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Progreso CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progreso | 52,406 tn | 3.7 tn | 1,171.1 tons/km² |
| Chiriquí Province | 1,973,338 tn | 4.2 tn | 298.4 tons/km² |
| Panama | 14,498,748 tn | 3.78 tn | 192.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Progreso CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 52,406 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,171.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/19 | 12:24 PM | 4.4 | 5.8 km | 26,850 m | 1km SSE of Aserrio de Gariche, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/19 | 11:17 AM | 4.4 | 3.4 km | 35,000 m | 3km SE of Progreso, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/19 | 1:36 PM | 4.5 | 5.6 km | 37,120 m | 1km NW of La Esperanza, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 6/26/19 | 5:23 AM | 6.2 | 9.4 km | 33,800 m | 5km ESE of Aserrio de Gariche, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/19 | 5:12 PM | 4.6 | 8.4 km | 15,720 m | 5km NW of Finca Blanco Numero Uno, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/16 | 6:17 PM | 4.5 | 8.5 km | 20,430 m | 3km NE of Finca Corredor, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/16 | 9:20 PM | 5 | 12.9 km | 24,030 m | 11km WSW of Canoas, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/16 | 7:06 AM | 4.3 | 6.4 km | 23,980 m | 2km NNE of La Esperanza, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 11/2/15 | 10:36 AM | 4.4 | 10.5 km | 21,900 m | 4km NW of Divala, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 11/2/15 | 10:23 AM | 4.3 | 11.1 km | 19,040 m | 0km WSW of Finca Corredor, Panama | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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