1 mission of New Zealand in Panama: Consulate of New Zealand in Panama City, Panama. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr Fernando Sucre, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
New Zealand offers captivating natural beauty and diverse cultural heritage, making it an appealing destination for some Panamanian visitors. With 400,000 Panamanians traveling abroad annually, there is potential interest in exploring New Zealand, despite fluctuations in overall foreign tourist numbers.
New Zealand is considered one of the safest countries in the world for tourists, ranking 4th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index. In comparison, Panama ranks 94th, indicating a higher level of safety in New Zealand. Crime statistics further illustrate this difference. The murder rate in Panama is significantly higher at 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to New Zealand's rate of 2.6. Additionally, organized crime indices show that Panama has higher scores across various categories, such as mafia groups (7.5 vs. 4.5) and human trafficking (8.0 vs. 3.5), indicating a greater prevalence of organized crime. Overall, tourists from Panama can expect a much safer environment in New Zealand.