Paraguay: Statistical Overview
Capital: Asuncion
Population
Total Population:
6,703,799
Natural Increase:
1.3%
Density:
17 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
62.5%
Ethnic Origins:
The population of Paraguay is mainly composed of Mestizos (mixed Spanish and Amerindian). There are also some indigenous peoples.
Official Language:
Spanish, Guarani
Other Languages Spoken:
German, Plautdietsch, Guana
Business Language(s):
English
Religion:
Roman Catholic 89.6%, Protestant 6.2%, other Christian 1.1%, Other or unspecified 1.9%, None 1.1%.
Literacy Rate:
93.5%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In AsuncionExchange Rate on :
National Currency: Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)Country Overview
Area:
406,752 km²
Type of State:
Democratic Republic.
Type of Economy:
Lower-middle-income economy.
An economy heavily dependent on agriculture and revenue from exports.
An economy heavily dependent on agriculture and revenue from exports.
HDI*:
0.679/1
HDI (World Rank):
112/188
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an Indicator Which Synthesizes Several Data Such as Life Expectancy, Level of Education, Professional Careers, Access to Culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Paraguay, dial 002
To call Paraguay, dial +595
To call from Paraguay, dial 002
To call Paraguay, dial +595
Internet Suffix:
.py
Telephone Lines:
5.6 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
27.1 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
98.2% of the Population
Foreign Trade in Figures
| Foreign Trade Indicators | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of Goods (million USD) | 11,875 | 13,334 | 12,544 | 10,217 | 13,560 |
| Exports of Goods (million USD) | 8,680 | 9,045 | 7,652 | 8,529 | 10,547 |
| Imports of Services (million USD) | 1,175 | 1,244 | 1,212 | 866 | 878 |
| Exports of Services (million USD) | 938 | 990 | 967 | 655 | 998 |
Source: WTO – World Trade Organisation, Latest Available Data
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