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Paraguay: key facts and figures
Paraguay has 6.9 million people, 2 official languages, the Paraguayan Guarani and 13 public holidays a year. It ranks 22nd of 191 countries for real gdp growth.
6.9 millionpeople
PYGcurrency
Spanishofficial language
+595calling code
Rightdriving side
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Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
6.9 millionPopulation
- Annual change+1.24%
- Fertility rate2.4 per woman#80
- Aged 65 and over6.54%#107
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$7,027Output per person
- Total economy$49.3 billion#96
- Real growth+6.6%#22
- Inflation4%#62
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.756Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.599#90
- Life expectancy73.8 years#92
- Mean schooling8.9 years#113
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Paraguayan GuaraniCurrency
- ISO 4217 codePYG
- SymbolPYG
- CapitalAsunción
Languages
which languages hold official status
Spanish, GuaraniOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type A, Type B, Type C, Type NPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+595
- Time zoneAmerica/Asuncion
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
13Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Mar 1Heroes' Day
- Apr 2Maundy Thursday
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
81.6%Internet use
- E-government index0.725#80
- Global rank#80
- E-government groupHigh
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
LandlockedPhysical setting
- Highest pointCerro Peró
- ClimateParaguay has a warm subtropical to tropical climate, with stronger moisture availability in the east and greater heat and dryness across much of the Chaco.
Education
how the school system is structured
10.2 yearsAverage years of study
- Attendance ages 5 to 997.7%
- Attendance ages 10 to 1498.4%
- Attendance ages 15 to 1973.6%
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