Paraguay Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Paraguay's life expectancy was 72.1 in 2025, ranked 136th globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Paraguay's life expectancy stood at 72.1 in 2025, a decline of +1.7 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 72.1 by 2025. Paraguay ranked 136th globally.
Paraguay’s life expectancy has increased significantly from its all-time low of 60.20 years in 1960, reflecting broader improvements in public health, sanitation, and access to medical care over the past six decades. By 2023, life expectancy reached a peak of 73.84 years, demonstrating sustained progress despite periodic challenges. However, the latest estimate for 2025 shows a decline to 72.11 years, placing Paraguay 136th globally, below peer countries such as St. Lucia (72.31) and El Salvador (72.18), and slightly above India (72.00) and Guatemala (71.92). This recent reversal may reflect the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, health system constraints, or socioeconomic disparities that affect vulnerable populations. The setback interrupts a long-term upward trajectory that had added more than 13 years to average life expectancy since mid-20th century. Sustained recovery and future gains will depend on strengthening healthcare infrastructure, addressing malnutrition and infant mortality, and expanding access to services in rural areas. Without targeted interventions, the risk of stagnation or further decline remains, particularly in the face of emerging health threats and demographic shifts.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 72.1 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 72.1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 72.1 | −1.7 | #136 |
| 2023 | 73.8 | +1.5 | #115 |
| 2022 | 72.3 | +4.2 | #130 |
| 2021 | 68.1 | −4.6 | #151 |
| 2020 | 72.7 | −0.9 | #112 |
| 2019 | 73.7 | +0.0 | #114 |
| 2018 | 73.6 | +0.2 | #113 |
| 2017 | 73.5 | −0.0 | #113 |
| 2016 | 73.5 | +0.0 | #111 |
| 2015 | 73.5 | +0.0 | #111 |
| 2014 | 73.4 | +0.1 | #108 |
| 2013 | 73.3 | +0.2 | #109 |
| 2012 | 73.1 | +0.3 | #110 |
| 2011 | 72.8 | +0.2 | #110 |
| 2010 | 72.6 | +0.3 | #112 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Paraguay's life expectancy was 72.1 in 2025. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from the previous year.
Paraguay's life expectancy peaked at 73.8 in 2023.
The lowest life expectancy in Paraguay was 60.2 in 1960.
Paraguay ranks 136th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's life expectancy is projected to reach 72.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Paraguay in 2025 was 72.1. This ranks 136th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_life-expectancy,
title = {Paraguay Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}