Panamanians, they are not very optimistic about getting a job and being able to save

Panama City – The Panamanian Consumer Confidence Index (ICCP) in March 2023 scored 94 points, an increase of 8 points, compared to the January measurement of the same year, when it reached 86 points, indicating the maintenance of levels of mistrust. .

Domingo Barrios W., President of The Marketing Group, said that despite the lack of confidence, all the indicators that make up the index have increased again, mainly due to an improved perception of the future economic situation of the country and the home.

Among the variables that maintain levels of mistrust are expectations about the possibility of saving money by 78 points, which increased by 13 points compared to the January 2023 measurement. Likewise, the perception of unemployment represents an indicator of 84 points, one point. above the previous evaluation.

In the same way, 29% do not know if they will be able to get a job, 11% consider that they will not get it, 18% think that it is unlikely that they will get it, 18% state that it is quite likely that they will get it and 24% estimate that it is It is very likely that you will have a job.

The study, conducted by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry through the Marketing Group, indicates that consumers’ expectations for the economic situation of their homes gave a positive perception, for the second time in a row, with 106 points, an increase of 6 points when compared to last January.

On the other hand, the index of prospects for the general economic situation of the country for the next 12 months scored 107 points, which is equivalent to an increase of 13 points and is found in confidence levels, which gives a positive perception of the economy. . to the future.

The survey has been conducted since 2001 at the capital level, and its methodology takes into account four indicators, namely: family, country, unemployment and savings in the next 12 months.