Paraguay
- Capital:
- Asuncion
- Continent:
- South America
- Region(s):
- South America, Latin America
- Largest Cities:
- Asuncion, Ciudad del Este, Luque
- Abbreviation:
- PRY
7,095,279
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
7,095,279
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Paraguay's population is projected to be 9,106,776 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7,095,279 | 1.2% | 109 |
| 2025 | 7,013,078 | 1.21% | 108 |
| 2020 | 6,603,739 | 1.36% | 110 |
| 2019 | 6,515,058 | 1.36% | 109 |
| 2018 | 6,427,382 | 1.4% | 109 |
| 2017 | 6,338,660 | 1.43% | 109 |
| 2015 | 6,159,103 | 1.43% | 111 |
| 2010 | 5,737,971 | 1.04% | 109 |
| 2005 | 5,448,097 | 1.33% | 108 |
| 2000 | 5,100,868 | 2.18% | 110 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7,095,279 | 1.2% | 109 |
| 2032 | 7,554,223 | 1.03% | 109 |
| 2037 | 7,896,973 | 0.89% | 110 |
| 2042 | 8,208,322 | 0.78% | 109 |
| 2047 | 8,489,460 | 0.68% | 111 |
| 2052 | 8,733,842 | 0.57% | 108 |
| 2057 | 8,938,519 | 0.46% | 108 |
| 2062 | 9,095,806 | 0.35% | 108 |
| 2067 | 9,203,327 | 0.24% | 107 |
| 2072 | 9,264,882 | 0.13% | 105 |
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113.7K
452.9K
Asuncion has a metropolitan area population of 452,865, comprising 6.38%% of Paraguay's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asuncion | 452,865 | 6.38% |
| 2 | Ciudad del Este | 351,717 | 4.96% |
| 3 | Luque | 282,348 | 3.98% |
| 4 | Capiata | 258,248 | 3.64% |
| 5 | San Lorenzo | 229,856 | 3.24% |
| 6 | Limpio | 158,929 | 2.24% |
| 7 | Pedro Juan Caballero | 128,987 | 1.82% |
| 8 | Lambare | 128,674 | 1.81% |
| 9 | Nemby | 128,148 | 1.81% |
| 10 | Fernando de la Mora | 109,606 | 1.54% |
As of 2026, Paraguay has a total population of 7,095,279, ranking as the 109th most populous nation in the world.
Paraguay has a net population change of approximately 222 people per day, driven by 369 births, 113 deaths, and net emigration of 34 people.
Paraguay represents 0.09% of the total global population and 1.61% of South America's population.
Paraguay has a population density of 17.9 people per km² (approximately 46.3 per mi²), making it the 204th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 54.32% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Paraguay is Mestizo (Mixed Spanish and Indigenous) (95%) , followed by Other (5%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Paraguay, comprising 88.3% of the population.