Employment in Panama is concentrated among people aged 30 to 49, leaving young people behind.

In Panama, the labor market is experiencing an uneven economic recovery that disproportionately benefits adults while leaving younger generations behind. According to labor expert and business advisor René Quevedo, job creation has concentrated heavily among individuals aged 30 to 49.

This demographic disparity highlights structural challenges in how employment opportunities are distributed across age groups in the country, raising concerns about the integration of younger populations into the formal workforce despite overall signs of labor market improvement.