Paraguay Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Paraguay's population growth was 1.17% in 2025, ranked 100th globally. This represents a 5.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Paraguay's population growth stood at 1.17% in 2025, a decline of +0.07pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.17% by 2025. Paraguay ranked 100th globally.
Paraguay's population growth rate has experienced fluctuations over the past 65 years, with the highest recorded rate of 2.83% in 1986 and the lowest of 0.97% in 2008. The country's growth rate has gradually slowed down, currently standing at 1.17%, ranking it 100th globally. This is comparable to that of Malaysia, which also holds a growth rate of 1.18%. Since its peak in the mid-1980s, Paraguay's population growth rate has been steadily decreasing. The rate in 2025 is still higher than the trough in 2008, indicating a steady, albeit slow, recovery in population growth. A shift in Paraguay's fertility rate, currently averaging around 2.4 children per woman, could potentially alter this trajectory. A decline in the fertility rate would likely result in a further decrease in the population growth rate, whereas an increase could lead to a slight stabilization or even a rise in growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.12% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.15% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.17% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.17% | −0.07pp | #100 |
| 2024 | 1.23% | +0.00pp | #128 |
| 2023 | 1.23% | +0.10pp | #121 |
| 2022 | 1.13% | −0.08pp | #118 |
| 2021 | 1.21% | −0.14pp | #132 |
| 2020 | 1.35% | −0.00pp | #131 |
| 2019 | 1.35% | −0.04pp | #121 |
| 2018 | 1.39% | −0.03pp | #123 |
| 2017 | 1.42% | −0.03pp | #126 |
| 2016 | 1.45% | −0.01pp | #134 |
| 2015 | 1.46% | +0.01pp | #132 |
| 2014 | 1.45% | +0.01pp | #126 |
| 2013 | 1.44% | +0.03pp | #125 |
| 2012 | 1.41% | +0.08pp | #123 |
| 2011 | 1.33% | +0.16pp | #120 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Paraguay's population growth was 1.17% in 2025. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 5.4% decrease from the previous year.
Paraguay's population growth peaked at 2.83% in 1986.
The lowest population growth in Paraguay was 0.97% in 2008.
Paraguay ranks 100th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's population growth is projected to reach 1.17% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Paraguay in 2025 was 1.17%. This ranks 100th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_population-growth,
title = {Paraguay Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}