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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
Undernourishment
5.2%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Paraguay2023 · 5.2%
02.585.157.7310.31960199320252001: 10.3%2002: 9.1%2003: 8.6%2004: 7.9%2005: 7.4%2006: 6%2007: 4.6%2008: 3.6%2009: 2.9%2010: 2.5%2011: 2.5%2012: 2.5%2013: 2.5%2014: 2.5%2015: 2.5%2016: 2.6%2017: 2.6%2018: 2.7%2019: 3.1%2020: 3.4%2021: 3.9%2022: 4.4%2023: 5.2%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Paraguay in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Asuncion
Country code
PRY

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