Paraguay Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 108th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
7,120,246
The population of Paraguay is about 7,120,246 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 7.1 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.09% of the world's people.
Paraguay is ranked 108th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 1.17% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 8.6 million. That is 3.8 times its 1960 population of 1.9 million. Population density is 18 people per square kilometre. 70% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
7.1 million
Yearly change
+1.17%
World rank
108th
Share of world
0.09%
Density
18/km²
Land area
396,012 km²
Life expectancy
74.0 yrs
Births per woman
2.42
GDP per capita
$7,027
GDP
$49.3B
Population of Paraguay, 1960–2050
Paraguay population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,883,514 | — | 5 |
| 1970 | 2,388,028 | +2.27% | 6 |
| 1980 | 3,053,235 | +2.67% | 8 |
| 1990 | 4,035,747 | +2.75% | 10 |
| 2000 | 5,100,868 | +1.95% | 13 |
| 2010 | 5,737,971 | +1.18% | 14 |
| 2020 | 6,603,739 | +1.36% | 17 |
| 2024 | 6,929,153 | +1.24% | 17 |
| 2026proj. | 7,095,279 | +1.17% | 18 |
| 2030proj. | 7,407,618 | +1.03% | 19 |
| 2040proj. | 8,087,572 | +0.77% | 20 |
| 2050proj. | 8,640,464 | +0.57% | 22 |
Paraguay vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 25.1 times as many people as Paraguay. Bangladesh is 76.2 times more densely populated.
Paraguay population: questions and answers
What is the population of Paraguay in 2026?
About 7,095,279 (7.1 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Paraguay's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.17% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Paraguay?
About 18 people per km², with a land area of 396,012 km².
What will the population of Paraguay be in 2050?
About 8.6 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Paraguay?
Asunción.
What is the life expectancy in Paraguay?
74.0 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.