BUSINESSJul 15 · 11:18 UTCTHE RIO TIMESFlorencia Belén Ruiz

Panama Is Short 180,000 Homes and Cannot Sell the 2,536 It Has Built

Panama faces a housing deficit of over 180,000 units but has 2,536 unsold homes. New home sales fell 34.4% in 2025 compared to 2024, and mortgage approvals at a property fair dropped more than 70%.

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