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Paraguay Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

70.25% −0.02pp (0.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #27 Global Peak 72.39% (2019) Source World Bank

Paraguay Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Paraguay's labor force participation stood at 70.25% in 2025, a decline of +0.02pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 69.66% by 2026. Paraguay ranked 27th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 68.93% - -
2027* trend 69.29% - -
2026* trend 69.66% - -
2025 70.25% −0.02pp #27
2024 70.27% −0.48pp #28
2023 70.75% +0.17pp #28
2022 70.58% −1.34pp #28
2021 71.92% +1.80pp #25
2020 70.12% −2.27pp #23
2019 72.39% +0.52pp #26
2018 71.87% +0.83pp #26
2017 71.04% +1.07pp #27
2016 69.97% +2.04pp #31
2015 67.93% −0.03pp #41
2014 67.96% −1.91pp #42
2013 69.87% −1.41pp #35
2012 71.28% +3.36pp #29
2011 67.92% +0.18pp #37
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +14.5% GDP growth 4.8% C/A balance 3.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paraguay's labor force participation?

Paraguay's labor force participation was 70.25% in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Paraguay?

Paraguay's labor force participation peaked at 72.39% in 2019.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Paraguay?

The lowest labor force participation in Paraguay was 67.05% in 2006.

How does Paraguay rank in labor force participation?

Paraguay ranks 27th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for labor force participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected labor force participation of Paraguay in 2026?

Paraguay's labor force participation is projected to reach 69.66% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Paraguay in 2025?

The labor force participation of Paraguay in 2025 was 70.25%. This ranks 27th in the world.

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