List of tallest buildings in Panama City

Various reasons, including the annual transit of fourteen thousand ships through the country, the one hundred and fifty international banks that have their headquarters in the city[2] and that house corporate capital, have motivated the so-called real estate boom,[3] an effect that has resulted in the construction of high-rise buildings, of more than fifty floors.

[5] The city's zonification, which was regulated in 2004 by the Ministry of Housing and Land Management of Panama, defines the main districts or sectors of San Francisco, Punta Paitilla, Calle 50, Avenida Balboa, Costa del Este and Punta Pacífica as areas suitable for the construction of tall buildings.

With the new implemented section of law, the building heights is currently defined based on the population density of the land, which in certain areas may be a maximum of 1,500 residents per hectare.

[8] Beginning with the end of the 20th century, the new Panama City had undergone dramatic changes reflecting a long-term development strategy.

The city's growth began booming for 7 consecutive years since year 2000 as it has been considered by the advertising group of International Living as one of the five best places in the world for retirement,[9] which has led Panama, thanks to an increase in investment, to a 52 percent growth in the construction area from January to August 2008 compared to the same period in 2007.

[11] This lists ranks Panama City skyscrapers that stand at least 150 meters (492 feet) tall, based on standard height measurement.