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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Paraguay

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population7.01M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$49.28B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$7.03K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth742024 · yearsInternet use81.6%2024 · % of populationForest area38.5%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
94.9%

% of people aged 15+·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Paraguay2024 · 94.9%
023.8947.7871.6695.551960199320251982: 78.5%1992: 90.3%2007: 94.6%2008: 93.3%2009: 93.8%2010: 93.9%2012: 94.2%2013: 95.1%2014: 95%2015: 95.6%2016: 94.7%2018: 94%2019: 93.2%2020: 94.5%2024: 94.9%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Paraguay in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Asuncion
Country code
PRY

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