U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Updated to reflect information on areas of civil unrest. Exercise increased caution in Panama due to crime and potential for civil unrest.
Full advisory →Is Panama safe? 🇵🇦
Americas · Updated
As of July 2026, Panama scores 57/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Panama Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Panama destination assessed, Panama City scores highest (57/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Panama: exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Panama destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Panama safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 11.7 / 100k | 41 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2016 | 33.0% | 24 | UN SDG Global Database (2016) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 70/100 | 70 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 52/100 | 52 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 7.3 / 100k | 75 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Panama safety FAQ
Is Panama safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Panama Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Panama averages 57/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Panama?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Panama City currently scores highest at 57/100 (Moderate).
Where does this Panama safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.