| Area Total | 406,752 sq km |
| Climate | subtropical to temperate; substantial rainfall in the eastern portions, becoming semiarid in the far west |
| Natural Resources | hydropower, timber, iron ore, manganese, limestone |
| Imports | $11.35 billion (2017 est.) partners: China 31.3%, Brazil 23.4%, Argentina 12.9%, US 7.4% (2017) |
| Exports | $11.73 billion (2017 est.) partners: Brazil 31.9%, Argentina 15.9%, Chile 6.9%, Russia 5.9% (2017) |
| Government | presidential republic |
| Capital | Asuncion |
| Population | 7 million (July 2018 est.) |
| Ethnicity | mestizo (mixed Spanish and Amerindian) 95%, other 5% |
| Language | Spanish (official) and Guarani (official) 46.3%, only Guarani 34%, only Spanish 15.2%, other (includes Portuguese, German and other indigenous languages) 4.1%, no response 4% (2012 est.) |
News about Paraguay
- Paraguayan carrier announces new Uruguayan destination
on October 31, 2025Paraguayan company Paranair is launching a new route linking Asunción (Paraguay), Montevideo, and Rivera (Uruguay), starting on December 1. The flight originates in Asunción, makes a stopover in Montevideo, and terminates in Rivera, making it the company's fourth destination in the country.
- Paraguay takes precautionary steps as Brazilian gangsters are on the loose
on October 31, 2025Paraguayan President Santiago Peña on Thursday ordered the deployment of troops towards the Brazilian border amid fears that gangs targeted by local law enforcement might try to leave the country through those porous crossings. In a strong message via social media, Peña announced a decisive stance against transnational criminal organizations.
- Paraguay: President Peña signs into law controversial bill on NGOs
on October 24, 2025Paraguayan President Santiago Peña signed into law on Thursday the controversial bill creating a regulatory framework for Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), providing for their control, transparency, and accountability. The measure is also referred to as the "anti-NGO club law."
- Former Presidents Abdo and Uribe review Latin American issues
on October 21, 2025Like-minded former Presidents Mario Abdo Benítez of Paraguay (2013-2018) and Álvaro Uribe of Colombia (2002-2010) met Monday at the latter's home in the department of Antioquia to exchange views on the situation in their respective countries and in Latin America.
- IAPA finds deteriorating conditions for reporters in Paraguay and Venezuela
on October 20, 2025The Inter-American Press Association (IAPA), at the close of its 81st General Assembly, released a report highlighting "persistent serious challenges" to freedom of expression in Paraguay. It also noted that 80 digital news portals were blocked in Venezuela, including CNN, NTN24, and Infobae.
- Paraguayan e-commerce becomes a consolidated business
on October 15, 2025According to the Paraguayan Chamber of Electronic Commerce (Capace), the activity in the South American country is going through its best year with a projected growth of 75% compared to 2024, thanks to the digitalization of small businesses and increasing consumer confidence.
- Paraguay's economy has positive figures to show
on October 14, 2025According to a Central Bank report released on Monday in Asunción, Paraguay's monthly economic activity indicator (IMAEP) went up by 4.5% in August year-on-year, accumulating a growth of 5.6% through the end of August 2025, driven particularly by the Secondary Sector's 7.1% adjustment amid a strong performance in electricity (both generation and […]
- Asunción wins bid to host 2031 Pan American Games
on October 11, 2025Following a presentation and question session on Friday at the Panam Sports General Assembly in Santiago, Chile, Asunción was chosen by 28 votes to 24 over its rival, Rio-Niterói, Brazil, to host the 2031 Pan American Games, marking the first time Paraguay will organize this major continental Olympic competition.
- Fitch improves Paraguay's grading, but still short of investment status
on October 7, 2025Fitch Ratings upgraded Paraguay's risk outlook on Monday from "Stable" to "Positive," moving the country closer to achieving an investment-grade rating from the agency, although the overall grading remained at BB+.
- Mexico and Paraguay endorse Guyanese candidate for IICA top spot
on October 4, 2025Mexico and Paraguay have officially announced their support for Guyana's candidate, Agricultural Engineer Muhammad Ibrahim, for the position of Director-General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) for the 2026-2030 term.
