Paraguay Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Paraguay's urban population was 71.11% in 2025, ranked 86th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Paraguay's urban population stood at 71.11% in 2025, a rise of +1.25% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 71.11% by 2025. Paraguay ranked 86th globally.
Paraguay's urban population has experienced a significant increase over the past six decades, rising from 35.55% in 1960 to 71.11% in 2025. This represents a substantial growth, with the country's urban population surpassing the 70% threshold for the first time. Paraguay's urbanization rate is comparable to that of Angola, which ranked slightly higher at 71.45% in 2025. The rapid urbanization of Paraguay is a characteristic of many countries in the region, including Bolivia, which also experienced a similar trend, with 71.52% of its population residing in urban areas in 2025. The World Bank data suggests that Paraguay's urban population is expected to continue growing, with potential implications for the country's economic development and infrastructure planning. However, a significant slowdown in emigration from rural areas and a reduction in the country's relatively low birth rates could potentially alter the trajectory of this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 73.02% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 72.07% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 71.11% | - | - |
| 2025 | 71.11% | +1.25% | #86 |
| 2024 | 69.86% | +0.52% | #127 |
| 2023 | 69.35% | +0.71% | #125 |
| 2022 | 68.64% | +1.33% | #124 |
| 2021 | 67.31% | +1.19% | #120 |
| 2020 | 66.12% | +1.13% | #118 |
| 2019 | 64.98% | +1.06% | #113 |
| 2018 | 63.92% | +0.97% | #113 |
| 2017 | 62.95% | +0.87% | #110 |
| 2016 | 62.08% | +0.75% | #108 |
| 2015 | 61.33% | +0.62% | #107 |
| 2014 | 60.71% | +0.47% | #105 |
| 2013 | 60.24% | +0.32% | #104 |
| 2012 | 59.92% | +0.23% | #105 |
| 2011 | 59.69% | +0.18% | #106 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Paraguay's urban population was 71.11% in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year.
Paraguay's urban population peaked at 71.11% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Paraguay was 35.55% in 1960.
Paraguay ranks 86th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's urban population is projected to reach 71.11% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Paraguay in 2025 was 71.11%. This ranks 86th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_urban-population,
title = {Paraguay Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}