Paraguay Poverty Rate
Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day SI.POV.DDAY
Paraguay's poverty rate was 2.29% in 2025, ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 9.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Paraguay's poverty rate stood at 2.29% in 2025, a rise of +0.19pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.29% by 2025. Paraguay ranked 23rd globally.
Paraguay's poverty rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past three decades, with a notable improvement in recent years. The country's all-time peak poverty rate of 19.60% in 2002 is a stark contrast to its current standing, with a rate of 2.29% as of 2025, ranking 23rd globally. This substantial decline is largely attributed to the government's efforts to reduce poverty and inequality. A notable comparison can be made with Georgia, where the poverty rate is similarly low at 1.92%, albeit with a relatively shorter history of poverty reduction. Conversely, countries with higher poverty rates, such as Bolivia, Plurinational State of, with a rate of 2.70%, present an opportunity for Paraguay to maintain its economic momentum. The downward trend observed in Paraguay's poverty rate is expected to continue, provided that the government sustains its commitment to economic development and poverty alleviation policies.
Data & projection
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.19% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.24% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.29% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.29% | +0.19pp | #23 |
| 2024 | 2.10% | −0.30pp | #5 |
| 2023 | 2.40% | −0.80pp | #36 |
| 2022 | 3.20% | +1.30pp | #47 |
| 2021 | 1.90% | −0.70pp | #47 |
| 2020 | 2.60% | +0.20pp | #53 |
| 2019 | 2.40% | −0.70pp | #52 |
| 2018 | 3.10% | +0.70pp | #58 |
| 2017 | 2.40% | −1.80pp | #53 |
| 2016 | 4.20% | +0.00pp | #60 |
| 2015 | 4.20% | −0.10pp | #56 |
| 2014 | 4.30% | +0.20pp | #56 |
| 2013 | 4.10% | −2.30pp | #54 |
| 2012 | 6.40% | −2.50pp | #61 |
| 2011 | 8.90% | −0.50pp | #62 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw poverty rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Paraguay's poverty rate was 2.29% in 2025. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 9.0% increase from the previous year.
Paraguay's poverty rate peaked at 19.60% in 2002.
The lowest poverty rate in Paraguay was 1.90% in 2021.
Paraguay ranks 23rd globally in poverty rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.DDAY. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's poverty rate is projected to reach 2.29% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The poverty rate of Paraguay in 2025 was 2.29%. This ranks 23rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_poverty-rate,
title = {Paraguay Poverty Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/poverty-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}