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Paraguayan Scorecard

Country profile

Paraguay is a landlocked country in the heart of South America, characterized by its fertile plains, extensive waterways, and a rich mix of indigenous and colonial cultural influences. It has a population of 6.8 million, a population growth rate of 1.23%, and a median age of 26.34 years.

Its history includes the legacy of the Guarani people and a long period of Spanish colonial rule that has shaped its social and linguistic traditions.

Today, Paraguay is focused on agricultural development and cultural preservation, with traditions in music, dance, and communal festivals that remain central to national life.

Its capital city is Asunción.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Paraguay improved by 7.2% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Paraguay worsened by 5.2% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Paraguay improved by 17.1% from 2023 to 2024

Income Inequality in Paraguay worsened by 5.1% from 2021 to 2022

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Paraguay improved by 2.1% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Paraguay improved by 3.2% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Paraguay worsened by 1.3% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Paraguay improved by 3.3% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Paraguay improved by 7.4% from 2021 to 2022

Insufficient data to determine improvement.

Insufficient data to determine improvement.

Insufficient data to determine improvement.

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Paraguay improved by 2.8% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Paraguay worsened by 7.7% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Paraguay improved by 24.7% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Paraguay improved by 100.0% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Paraguay improved by 1.5% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Paraguay improved by 950.0% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Paraguay improved by 0.8% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Paraguay improved by 0.3% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Paraguay worsened by 4.4% from 2020 to 2021