Paraguay

Republic of Paraguay

"A landlocked South American country known for its Guaraní heritage and yerba mate culture."

South America
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Asunción

-25.28°, -57.57°

Official Languages

Guaraní, Spanish

Population

6.84M

Total Area

406.75K km²

Population Density

16.83 people per km²

Currency

Paraguayan guaraní

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#105
6,844,146

Total Population+1.2%

2023
#92
73.8 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#103
63.1%

Urban Population

2023
#77
2.42

Fertility Rate

2023
#99
78.1%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#95
$43.0B

GDP+4.7%

2023
#102
$6.3K

GDP per Capita

2023
#112
3.8%

Inflation

2024
#110
6.1%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#145
44.4

Gini Index

2023

Frequently Asked Questions About Paraguay

What is the capital of Paraguay?

Paraguay's capital city is Asunción.

What is the population of Paraguay?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Paraguay is approximately 6.84M people. This makes it the 105th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Paraguay?

Paraguay spans a total area of approximately 406,752 square kilometers (157,047.76 square miles).

Which continent is Paraguay in?

Paraguay is located in Americas, specifically within the South America subregion.

What is the GDP of Paraguay?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Paraguay is approximately $42.96B USD. This ranks Paraguay as the 95th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.