Paraguay Statistics

Population

7,013,078 people (2025)

Total GDP

$45.5B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$6,520 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.756 (99.)

About Paraguay

Paraguay has unique bilingual constitution with Spanish and Guaraní as official languages preserving indigenous heritage. The country has Itaipu Dam as world's second-largest hydroelectric power plant. Paraguayan culture emphasizes traditional music, mate tea, and indigenous traditions.

The nation has subtropical climate with Paraguay River dividing eastern and western regions. Paraguay has presidential republic with agricultural economy and hydroelectric exports. The country has cattle ranching, soybean production, and energy generation.

Asunción is historic capital with colonial architecture and river port. Paraguay has excellent traditional crafts including ñandutí lace and wood carving. The country has remarkable indigenous language preservation in modern society.

Traditional Paraguayan culture includes harp music, folk dancing, and indigenous ceremonies. The nation has Catholic majority with Guaraní spiritual practices integration. Paraguayan cuisine features mandioca, chipa bread, and traditional ingredients with indigenous roots.

The population is 7.4 million with strong indigenous heritage and bilingual education. Paraguay offers hydroelectric power, indigenous culture, and South American authenticity in landlocked heart.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$45.5B
$43.0B
$40.5B
$37.9B
$35.4B
$37.9B
$35.4B
$40.0B
$42.0B
$43.1B
$44.0B
$45.5B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
14.5%
0-14
13.9%
8.5%
15-24
8.1%
15.7%
25-44
15.4%
8.5%
45-64
8.8%
3.0%
65+
3.7%
Male
Female
%50.1 (3.515.388)
%49.9 (3.497.689)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 9.047.989 -0.23% 22.4
2090 9.209.817 -0.13% 22.8
2080 9.284.175 -0.02% 23
2070 9.245.165 +0.13% 22.9
2060 9.039.004 +0.34% 22.3
2050 8.640.464 +0.57% 21.4
2040 8.087.572 +0.77% 20
2030 7.407.618 +1.03% 18.3
2025 NOW 7.013.078 +1.21% 17.3
2020 6.603.739 +1.36% 16.3
2015 6.159.103 +1.47% 15.2
2010 5.737.971 +1.18% 14.2
2005 5.448.097 +1.11% 13.5
2000 5.100.868 +1.95% 12.6
1995 4.579.806 +2.42% 11.3
1990 4.035.747 +2.75% 10
1985 3.510.671 +2.86% 8.7
1980 3.053.235 +2.67% 7.5
1975 2.691.648 +2.51% 6.7
1970 2.388.028 +2.27% 5.9
1965 2.125.177 +2.51% 5.3
1960 1.883.514 +2.31% 4.7
1955 1.682.286 +2.27% 4.2
1950 1.504.344 - 3.7

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Alto Paraguay
15.882
Alto Paraná
785.066
Amambay
164.462
Asunción
521.559
Boquerón
62.784
Caaguazú
532.201
Caazapá
185.897
Canindeyú
214.352
Central
2.062.346
Concepción
244.071
Cordillera
289.736
Guairá
221.530
Itapúa
589.210
Misiones
120.751
Ñeembucú
89.604
Paraguarí
247.675
Presidente Hayes
123.200

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