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HondurasvsPanama

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Honduras is higher

Honduras records 10,825,703, about 2.40× the other value.

Surface area

Honduras is higher

Honduras records 112,490 km², about 1.49× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Panama is higher

Panama records $86.52 billion, about 2.33× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇭🇳 Honduras10,825,703
🇵🇦 Panama4,515,577

Honduras’ population is 140% larger than that of Panama, a difference of 6,310,126.

Surface area

🇭🇳 Honduras112,490 km²
🇵🇦 Panama75,320 km²

Honduras’ surface area is 49% larger than that of Panama, a difference of 37,170 km².

Population density

🇭🇳 Honduras96.2 /km²
🇵🇦 Panama60 /km²

Honduras’ population density is 61% higher than that of Panama, a difference of 36.3 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇭🇳 Honduras$37.09 billion · 2024
🇵🇦 Panama$86.52 billion · 2024

Panama’s nominal GDP is 133% larger than that of Honduras, a difference of $49.43 billion.

GDP per capita

🇭🇳 Honduras$3,426 · 2024
🇵🇦 Panama$19,161 · 2024

Panama’s GDP per capita is 459% higher than that of Honduras, a difference of $15,735.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Tegucigalpa

Panama City

Population

10,825,703

4,515,577

Surface area

112,490 km²

75,320 km²

Population density

96.2 /km²

60 /km²

Nominal GDP

$37.09 billion · 2024

$86.52 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$3,426 · 2024

$19,161 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Central America

Central America

Currency

Honduran lempira · HNL · L

Panamanian balboa · PAB · B/.

Nationality

Honduran

Panamanian

Phone code

+504

+507

Internet domain

.hn

.pa

ISO codes

HN / HND

PA / PAN

Time zone

America/Tegucigalpa

America/Panama

Native name

Honduras

Panamá

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About Honduras

Honduras, a vibrant nation nestled in the heart of Central America, blends lush rainforests, dramatic mountain ranges, and pristine coastal beaches into a tapestry of natural and cultural wonders. Known for its warmth and resilience, Honduras offers travelers a unique blend of ancient traditions and modern adventures.

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About Panama

Panama is a transcontinental country connecting Central America with South America. It is renowned for the Panama Canal, a vital waterway that allows ships to travel between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, significantly reducing travel time and cost.

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Honduras & Panama: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Honduras?

The capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa.

What is the population of Honduras?

Honduras has a recorded population of approximately 10,825,703 people.

How big is Honduras?

Honduras covers an area of about 112,490 km².

What is the population density of Honduras?

Honduras has a population density of roughly 96.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Honduras?

Honduras has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $37.09 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Honduras?

Honduras has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,426.

What currency is used in Honduras?

Honduras uses the Honduran lempira (HNL), with the symbol L.

Where is Honduras located?

Honduras is located in Central America, Americas.

What are people from Honduras called?

People from Honduras are referred to as Honduran.

What is the phone calling code for Honduras?

The international dialing code for Honduras is +504.

What is the internet domain for Honduras?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Honduras is .hn.

What time zone is Honduras in?

Honduras uses the America/Tegucigalpa time zone.

What is Honduras known for?

Honduras, a vibrant nation nestled in the heart of Central America, blends lush rainforests, dramatic mountain ranges, and pristine coastal beaches into a tapestry of natural and cultural wonders. Known for its warmth and resilience, Honduras offers travelers a unique blend of ancient traditions and modern adventures.

What is the capital of Panama?

The capital of Panama is Panama City.

What is the population of Panama?

Panama has a recorded population of approximately 4,515,577 people.

How big is Panama?

Panama covers an area of about 75,320 km².

What is the population density of Panama?

Panama has a population density of roughly 60 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Panama?

Panama has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $86.52 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Panama?

Panama has a GDP per capita of approximately $19,161.

What currency is used in Panama?

Panama uses the Panamanian balboa (PAB), with the symbol B/..

Where is Panama located?

Panama is located in Central America, Americas.

What is the native name of Panama?

The native name of Panama is Panamá.

What are people from Panama called?

People from Panama are referred to as Panamanian.

What is the phone calling code for Panama?

The international dialing code for Panama is +507.

What is the internet domain for Panama?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Panama is .pa.

What time zone is Panama in?

Panama uses the America/Panama time zone.

What is Panama known for?

Panama is a transcontinental country connecting Central America with South America. It is renowned for the Panama Canal, a vital waterway that allows ships to travel between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, significantly reducing travel time and cost.